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Richmond Annual Fishing Classic
Date	Sat 17th Mar 2012 to Sun 18th Mar 2012
Location	Lake Fred Tritton Richmond
The Richmond Annual Fishing Classic event attracts a lot of people from all over Queensland for the weekend because it is a great weekend for families and people of all ages. Come along and try your luck at catching the elusive Barramundi.

Eromanga Campdraft, Rodeo and Gymkhana
Date	Fri 6th Apr 2012 to Sun 8th Apr 2012
Location	Deakin Street Eromanga
Bring your swags along to the annual Eromanga Rodeo and Gymkhana for what promises to be a fun-filled weekend. The action starts on Friday, with campdrafting. Campdrafting continues on Saturday, followed by the rodeo in the afternoon.

Channel Country Challenge
Date	Fri 13th Apr 2012 to Sun 15th Apr 2012
Location	Racecourse Road Thargomindah
The Channel Country Challenge is the largest annual event for the town of Thargomindah. Friday kicks off with campdrafting followed by two hand cutting events.

Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival
Date	Fri 20th Apr 2012 to Sun 22nd Apr 2012
Location	Burke Street Julia Creek
The Julia Creek Dirt and Dust Festival offers visitors three jam-packed days of fun and entertainment.

Tambo Stock Show
Date	Sat 21st Apr 2012
Location	Tambo Racecourse Complex Tambo
Annual Tambo Stock Show is an exciting event which attracts people of all ages. Come and see the sheep, cattle and wool exhibits.

Angel Flight Outback Trailblazer
Date	Sun 22nd Apr 2012 to Sat 28th Apr 2012
Location	Oak Street Barcaldine
This action packed four-wheel drive outback adventure that runs for seven days and nights, the 'Twelve River Run' will include ANZAC in the Outback in Charleville, a huge Italian Festival at Riversands Winery Saint George, Ghost and Queens at Eulo Mudbaths, a Bushmans Carnival at Adavale, a 52nd Jazz Festival...

Tree of Knowledge Festival
Date	Fri 4th May 2012 to Mon 7th May 2012
Location	Oak Street Barcaldine
The Barcaldine Tree of Knowledge Festival showcases, shares and celebrates with visitors and community the essence of Barcaldine’s past and present, strong community spirit and outback character.

Richmond Outback Fossil Festival
Date	Fri 4th May 2012 to Mon 7th May 2012
Location	50 Goldring Street Richmond
Looking for a fun-filled outback experience? Look no further than the BHP Billiton Cannington Richmond Outback Fossil Festival! The weekend promises fun for everyone: Visit a natural spring oasis; take a heritage tour; admire the skills of the cowboys at the rodeo.

Harry Redford Cattle Drive
Date	Sat 5th May 2012 to Sat 26th May 2012
Location	35 Gordon Street Aramac
The Harry Redford Cattle Drive, the ultimate, authentic, true blue Aussie Outback experience. Over 19 days, some of Australia's most experienced drovers will drive 600 head of cattle by horseback through the rugged Redford trail.

Music in the Mulga
Date	Thu 10th May 2012 to Mon 14th May 2012
Location	Wandilla Station Eulo
Music In The Mulga is a country and country rock music festival held over five days in Queensland's Outback - "We're taking the Country back to the bush".

Central Warrego Race Club Charleville Newmarket Race Meeting
Date	Sat 19th May 2012
Location	Partridge Street Charleville
Central Warrego Race Club's Newmarket Race Meeting is held in conjunction with the local Show Weekend each May.

Blackall Heartland Festival
Date	Fri 25th May 2012 to Sun 3rd Jun 2012
Location	Shamrock Street Blackall
The Blackall Heartland Festival is western Queensland’s premier arts and cultural festival, offering 10 days of entertainment at the home of the Black Stump.

Cunnamulla and District Show
Date	Sat 26th May 2012
Location	Broad Street Cunnamulla
The annual Cunnamulla and District Show is a great opportunity for visitors to meet and celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the Paroo Shire.

Tambo Cup Race Meeting
Date	Sat 2nd Jun 2012
Location	Alpha-Tambo Road Tambo
The annual Tambo Cup Race Meeting attracts visitors and locals from all walks of life to witness first class racing and social activities including a luncheon plus Fashions on the...

Porcupine Gorge Challenge
Date	Sat 16th Jun 2012
Location	Kennedy Development Road Hughenden
The first Porcupine Gorge Challenge was held in 2001 in conjunction with the Centenary of Federation celebrations. This event was not only to challenge serious competitors but to give the opportunity for locals and adjoining communities to enjoy such a wonderful natural attraction, whilst walking the gorge with friends.

Longreach Races
Date	Sat 16th Jun 2012
Location	Gull Street Longreach
Get away from the grind of the week and come along to the Longreach Races for some relaxation.

One Eighth Of A Mile Drag Racing
Date	Sat 16th Jun 2012
Location	Landsborough Highway Winton
One Eighth Of A Mile Drag Racing comes to Winton. Are you ready to go racing? Do you feel the need for speed? Winton Motorsport Association promises an action filled day, full of burn out’s, loud V8’s, fast bikes and hot cars.

Mount Walker Fun Run
Date	Sun 17th Jun 2012
Location	Mount Walker Hughenden
The Mount Walker Fun Run is an event for young and old.

Rockhana Gem and Mineral Festival
Date	Fri 6th Jul 2012 to Sun 8th Jul 2012
Location	McIlwraith Street Cloncurry
The Rockhana Gem and Mineral Festival, held annually in July, is a unique and the only event of this kind held in the North West, showcasing local fossicking sites and gemstones that can be found in the Cloncurry Shire.

Cloncurry Stockmans Challenge and The Cloncurry Campdraft
Date	Thu 12th Jul 2012 to Sun 15th Jul 2012
Location	King Street Cloncurry
The Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and The Cloncurry Campdraft is a prestigious event that is recognised Australia wide. Competitors travel from all states of Australia to take part in a range of horseback competitions over the course of the three day event.

Opal Expo Festival
Date	Fri 13th Jul 2012 to Sat 14th Jul 2012
Location	Elderslie Street Winton
Opal is Australia's national gemstone. The Queensland Boulder Opal Association holds it's annual Opal Expo Festival for two days where the miners from all opal fields come to Winton to trade with national and international buyers and the public.

Yowah Opal Festival
Date	Fri 20th Jul 2012 to Sun 22nd Jul 2012
Location	Harlequin Drive Yowah
It is a gem of a place this little four block town in Outback Queensland, and they celebrate their uniqueness with an annual festival - The Yowah Opal Festival. Yowah's opal celebration occurs on the third weekend of the month of July each year.

Winton Camel Races - Western Queensland Camel Festival
Date	Sat 21st Jul 2012
Location	Vindex Street Winton
The Winton Camel Races is part of the Western Queensland Camel Festival and is held on the last Saturday of July each year. 15 jam packed hours of fun, laughs and entertainment.

Corfield Races
Date	Fri 3rd Aug 2012 to Sun 5th Aug 2012
Location	Kennedy Developmental Road Corfield
The annual Corfield Races is held at Corfield Racetrack.

Curry Merry Muster Festival
Date	Fri 3rd Aug 2012 to Sun 5th Aug 2012
Location	King Street Cloncurry
The Curry Merry Muster Festival is Cloncurry's Rodeo and is nationally known for heart racing, adrenalin pumping, dusty spectacular man versus beast action.

Dinosaur Discovery Week
Date	Sun 5th Aug 2012 to Sat 11th Aug 2012
Location	Secret Location Winton
When was the last time you dug for a dinosaur? Few can casually answer “oh, just the other day!” Well, here's your chance to do just that. The Dinosaur Discovery Weeks...

Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo
Date	Fri 10th Aug 2012 to Sun 12th Aug 2012
Location	George Street Mount Isa
The Xstrata Mount Isa Rotary Rodeo is the largest rodeo in the southern hemisphere, where the romance of the Australian Outback meets the grit of a mining town.

Drovers Camp Festival
Date	Fri 24th Aug 2012 to Sun 26th Aug 2012
Location	Lot 15 Barkly Highway Camooweal
The Drovers Camp Festival is a unique outback flavoured festival. Come to yarn with the old drovers and hear their amazing stories. Enjoy listening to good Australian country music all week end! Catch the action at the bronco branding competition.

Windorah International Yabby Races
Date	Wed 29th Aug 2012
Location	Albert Street Windorah
The Windorah International Yabby Races is held on the Wednesday leading up to the Birdsville Races and is a must see for all.

Birdsville Races
Date	Fri 31st Aug 2012 to Sat 1st Sep 2012
Location	Birdsville Developmental Road Birdsville
Be part of the non-stop party at Australia's most famous Outback race meeting, the Birdsville Races on the first weekend in September.

Bedourie Outback Ute and Travellers Muster
Date	Fri 7th Sep 2012 to Sat 8th Sep 2012
Location	Kepler Street Bedourie
Held in conjunction with the Bedourie Races, the Bedourie Outback Ute and Traveller's Muster is a great event for all to attend. Come and show your ute or travelling vehicle off to be in the running to win great prize money and trophies.

R.M. Williams Longreach Muster
Date	Sat 8th Sep 2012 to Sun 9th Sep 2012
Location	Landsborough Highway Longreach
Saddle up for a weekend of fast paced entertainment as the country's biggest cattle companies showcase their skills in the R.M.

Hungerford Horse and Motorbike Gymkhana
Date	Fri 28th Sep 2012 to Sat 29th Sep 2012
Location	Ross Wallace Show Grounds Hungerford
The Hungerford Sports Association Incorporated will be holding a full programme of events for children and adults. It kicks off Friday night at the Royal Mail Hotel where they serve a camp oven meal and provide local entertainment of music by Rough around the Edges, a local band.

Outback Oktoberfest
Date	Fri 5th Oct 2012 to Sun 7th Oct 2012
Location	10-12 Dickson Street Jundah
Welcome to the 'Outback Oktoberfest'.

October Moon Festival
Date	Sat 20th Oct 2012
Location	Lake Fred Tritton Richmond
The October Moon Festival is a day of music.. fun ..more music.. races ..more fun and finally an evening beside the beautiful Lake Fred Tritton of music music music.

Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic
Date	Fri 26th Oct 2012 to Sun 28th Oct 2012
Location	Moondarra Drive Mount Isa
The most prestigious and exciting freshwater fishing event in North West Queensland is back once again with three days of non-stop fishing action! Located at picturesque Lake Moondarra, 15 kilometres north of Mount Isa the Lake Moondarra Fishing Classic has developed over the years to now have the bragging rights...

Cunnamulla Fella Festival
Date	Fri 9th Nov 2012 to Sun 11th Nov 2012
Location	Louise Street Cunnamulla
The Cunnamulla Fella Festival is a celebration of the region's proud pastoral heritage. Including horses and bull riding, a demonstration of bushman skills, live country music and a carnival atmosphere that provides all the ingredients for a great outback event.