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The Western Downs is renowned for iconic major events which truly capture the essence of the region – from Melon skiing in Chinchilla to Camel Races in Tara. Experience Western Downs Events like no other….
Saleyard Tours
Dalby Saleyards 72 Yumborra Rd, Dalby, QLD, AustraliaThe annual Saleyard Tours will run weekly from 9:30-10:30 every Wednesday from 3 April - 29 October, 2025. Tour Booking numbers will be capped at maximum of 20 persons. Cost - $10.00 per personChildren under 5 years free Treat yourself to …
Miles Historical Village Museum Sunset Tour
Be captivated by the incredible detail and stories of the Miles historical village museum.
Trail Bike Ride, Glenmorgan
Glenmorgan Glenmorgan, QLD, AustraliaOpen, Novice and PeeWee Tracks
Jandowae Markets
High Street, Jandowae High Street, Jandowae, QLD, AustraliaMarkets in Jandowae held by the Lions Club operating every 4th Sunday of the month from 8am to 12 noon
Bunya Mountains Markets
Dandabah, Bunya Mountains Bunya Ave, Bunya Mountains, QLD, AustraliaThe markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally produced fresh produce, arts and crafts.
Markets at the Museum, Tara Museum
Tara Museum 3 Milne Street, Tara, QLD, AustraliaLive entertainment, Games for the kids and a great variety of stalls. Handmade, arts and crafts, food trucks, plants, fresh produce and farm animals.
St Luke’s Markets, Miles
Dawson Street, Miles, QLD, Australia Dawson Street, Miles, QLD, AustraliaMarkets at St Luke’s Miles. Come along to Dawson Street, Miles for furniture, clothing, plants, home grown fruit and veggies and homemade products.
Warra Markets
Richard Best Memorial Park, Warra 8/2 Warrego Hwy, Warra, QLD, AustraliaDalby Country Markets
Anderson Park, Dalby 2 Sydney Street, Dalby, QLD, AustraliaA variety of over 60 Market stalls held on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Chinchilla Markets
Chinchilla Showgrounds, Chinchilla 2 Zeller Street, Chinchilla, QLD, Australia
Miles Back to the Bush Festival
It's time to celebrate life in the bush… with a vintage twist.
The little country town of Miles welcomes festival visitors for the 4 day event, extending a BIG country welcome.
Dalby Stockhorse Sale
This premier equine sale event held the first weekend in December each year is an excellent opportunity to watch the renowned Australian Stock Horse at work before going under the hammer. Bred for endurance, agility and their good temperament, watch as …
Words Out West
Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest takes a novel approach to storytelling, with a host of events for all ages and interests. Join us at Books & Bubbles: where you'll sip on champagne, mingle with presenters, and hear …
Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races
Tara Showgrounds Showgrounds Road, Tara, Queensland, AustraliaIt is on again at Tara, come and capture the atmosphere of the camel races and the diverse multicultural stage shows. Throw your swag in or bring your caravan or tent to stay under the stars next door in the campground. …
Chinchilla Melon Festival
Chinchilla Heeney St, Chinchilla, Queensland, AustraliaKnown as the ‘Melon Capital’ of Australia, every two years the thriving Chinchilla community welcome in excess of 20,000 visitors for the unique, fun-filled and crazy experience of the Chinchilla Melon Festival. Chinchilla Melon Festival is one of the best festival …
Major Tourism Events
Dalby Stockhorse Sale
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
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Words Out West
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
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Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
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Chinchilla Melon Festival
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
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Miles Back to the Bush Festival
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
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Volunteering Opportunities
The Western Downs Region hosts large and small-scale events across the region which wouldn’t happen without volunteers. Volunteers help bring events to life! Our Major Event Volunteers (affectionately referred to as Vollies) are a group of dedicated individuals who are selected …
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