What’s On

The Western Downs is renowned for iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the region – from Opera, music festival Big Skies at Jimbour House to Camel Races in Tara.

What’s On Brochure

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 …

Chinchilla Melon Festival

Chinchilla Heeney St, Chinchilla, Queensland, Australia

Known 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 …

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 …

Dalby Delicious & DeLIGHTful Festival

Keep some time in your calendar for August, 2025 (Date to be confirmed). Embrace and celebrate multiculturalism and inclusivity with live performances, activity filled program and a multitude of flavours from around the globe on offer. Experience the wonderment as the …

Miles Back to the Bush Festival

Miles Historical Village Museum 141 Murilla St, Miles, QLD, Australia

Get back to the bush at a festival that celebrates all that we love about living in the bush, delivered with a fun vintage twist and all at the most incredible venue - in and behind the Miles Historical Village! The …

Major Tourism Events

Australian Polocrosse Nationals – Chinchilla

Australian Polocrosse Nationals – Chinchilla

The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.

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Dalby Delicious & DeLIGHTful Festival

Dalby Delicious & DeLIGHTful 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

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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Big Skies Festival

Big Skies 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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Dalby Stockhorse Sale

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

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

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

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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Volunteering Opportunities

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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REGULAR EVENTS

MARKETS

Every Saturday: 8am – 11:30am, St Luke’s Markets Miles, Dawson Street, Miles

First Sunday of the Month, 9am – 2pm Markets at the Museum, Tara Museum, Tara 

Second Sunday of the Month: 8am – 1pm Dalby Markets at Anderson Park, Dalby

Second Saturday of the Month – Lions Park Jandowae

Last Sunday of the Month – 9:00am, Dandabah, Bunya Mountains

Third Sunday of the Month – Chinchilla Showgrounds, 2 Zeller Street, Chinchilla

EVERY WEDNESDAY

9:30am – 10:30am Saleyards Tours every Wednesday from 3 April – 23 October 2025

5pm – 7.30pm Sunset Tour book at https://www.mhv.org.au/ every Wednesday from June – September 2025

JANUARY 2024

20 Jan: Mini Motorbike Gymkhana Australia Day 20/20 Cricket – The Gums Sports Club

26 Jan: Australia Day Colour Fun Run -Tara Lagoon Parklands

26 Jan: Australia Day Pig Races -Club Hotel Chinchilla

27 Jan: Miles Showground Markets – Miles Showgrounds

FEBRUARY 2024

3 Feb: Dalby Races – Beach & Barriers Diehards Race Day

TBA: Wandoan Arts Council Creative Arts Escape

10 Feb: Miles Races

24 Feb- 3 Mar Annual Bell Art Exhibition 2024

MARCH 2024

2 – 22 Mar: Words Out West: Western Downs Readers & Writers Fest

2 Mar: Newmarket Race Day – Dalby

2-3 Mar: Bell Campdraft
8 Mar: Dalby Swap Meet – Dalby Showgrounds
9 Mar: Wandoan Races
9 Mar: Tara Show
2-3 Mar: Bell Show

23 Mar: Jandowae Show

APRIL 2024

5-6 Apr: Wandoan Show

6-7 April: Miles Memorial Trail Ride

TBA: Westmar Campdraft
12-13Apr: Dalby Show
20 Apr : Dalby Picnic Races
Easter Weekend: Flinton Races

27-28 Apr: Condamine Encouragement Campdraft

MAY 2024

23 May: Miles Show
24-25 May: Chinchilla Show
5-7: Opera at Jimbour, Jimbour House
4 May: Jandowae Races

JUNE 2024

7-9 June Jandowae Timbertown Festival

29-30 June: Bell Working Cattle Dog Trial

23-23 June: Motorbike Gymkhana & Enduro, The Gums

JULY 2024

13 July: NAIDOC Golf Day, Chinchilla Golf Club
TBA: Chinchilla Trail Ride, Chinchilla

AUGUST 2024

TBA: Miles From Anywhere Auto Show & Shine, Miles
TBA: Dalby Showjumping Championship, Dalby Showgrounds
17-18 Aug: Bell Bunya Trail Bike Ride

2-4 Aug: Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races
Back in 2025 : Dalby Delicious & DeLIGHTful Festival