Set against the sweeping coastline of Western Australia’s Coral Coast, the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival transforms Geraldton into a vibrant hub of storytelling, creativity and culture each October. Visitors can experience inspiring author talks, engaging panel discussions and interactive workshops while exploring Geraldton’s cafés, foreshore precinct and historic streets. With spring sunshine, ocean views and a welcoming regional atmosphere, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a cultural getaway. Pair a weekend of books and ideas with coastal walks, fresh Mid West seafood and day trips to nearby natural attractions — making Big Sky not just a literary event, but a memorable regional escape under WA’s wide open skies.
Date: 19/09/2026
The Show has many different activities that happen throughout the year, along with our annual Show in September. This community event is a great day to catch up with locals and visitors to our town, and enjoy the great entertainment provided throughout the day. There are displays of local art, photography, cooking, history, and so much more. The town oval becomes an arena for our horses and dog trials on Show Day. There are many other attractions on Show Day; our Shearing Competition is a well attended and viewed event, the food and market stalls throughout the day. Live entertainment and the poultry sections are also well supported on this day.
We are also the town's RV Park operators. Our Park and it's facilities is an ongoing and growing attraction from our dedicated Committee for our Community and tourism in town. We have power and water sites available for $20, and unpowered sites for $10 a night, with toilet amenities and showers ($2 for 4 minutes).
Event date - 4 April 2026
Come along to the Dungog Rodeo and watch the talented riders test their skills. The rodeo is made up of a wide range of horse and cow events: bareback riding, followed by calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and as a grand finale bull riding.
It is explosive action, danger, extraordinary skill, and refined talent – and the cowboys and cowgirls who ride are some of the most rugged individualists in athletics, pursuing glory in the dust and mud.
Hot dogs, pluto pups and Aussie steak sandwiches, there is something for the whole family, test your skills on the mechanical bull, Side Shows with rides, hats, clothing, coffee, and ice cream, and watch the fearless cow dogs show their skill at high jumping.
Laugh with the crowd at the action by the clowns and pickup riders in the ring entertaining between the events with a big screen for action replays and a live band. It is a true bush spectacle not to be missed!
Camping is free at the Showground, should you wish to stay on the Saturday night after the rodeo.
No bookings are required.