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.
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, 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 …
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, AustraliaGet 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
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
Read MoreDalby Delicious & DeLIGHTful Festival
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
Read MoreMiles 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.
Read MoreBig Skies Festival
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
Read MoreDalby Stockhorse Sale
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
Read MoreWords Out West
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
Read MoreTara 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.
Read MoreChinchilla Melon Festival
The Western Downs is renowned for its iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the Western Downs Region.
Read MoreVolunteering 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 …
Read MoreREGULAR 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