Date: 10/4/26 - 12/4/26
The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.
Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.
Event date: 25 and 26 April 2026
The Lockington and District Living Heritage Complex Annual Vintage Rally features a large display of working vintage tractors, stationary engines, steam engines, trucks, motorcycles, cars and farm machinery.
As well as the various displays as part of the event the heritage complex will be open for everyone to explore.
Cost is $10 per adult.
Pets permitted - confirm on booking.
Event date: Friday 18 September - Sunday 20 September 2026
An Agricultural show that fosters agricultural pursuits in the community.
The show strives to showcase agricultural achievement and foster young farmers and judges in the region.
The show holds events for sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, Young Judges and Farmers, horticulture, photography, art, needlework, preserves, and cooking.
This is a family-friendly show that nurtures the community.