RV Friendlies & Events
Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026
The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.
Volunteer Opportunities
Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.
Festival Location
The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.
Getting There
Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.
Festival Camping
Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people).
Festival Glamping
For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.
GEORGE TOWN RODEO
Saturday 19th March 2022
Held at the George Town Sports Complex, Marguerite Street, George Town
Gates open at 1.30pm with the Rodeo action starting at 3pm
Full Rodeo Program and Live band Leonard & Tome till late.
Admission prices:
Adult $25.00
Family (2-3 children) $50.00
Concession $10.00
13-17 Years $10.00
Under 12 $FREE
Camping available for a fee of $5.00 per person, all going towards a local sporting group.
Cash only, Food facilities available, NO BYO, NO GLASS, NO DOGS
Looking for a fun-filled family weekend out? Look no further than the Quilpie and District Show.
Friday night will see all the thrills and spills of the rodeo action as the toughest cowboys battle to stay on the eight seconds and take home the prize.
Saturday morning the Show is in full swing with plenty to do for the whole family including stalls of all kinds, an all-day bar and canteen, a show pavilion, and great entertainment.
For an outback experience with true country hospitality, make the Quilpie and District Show your big weekend out!
