In Croydon, history doesn’t sit quietly behind glass. It greets you on the street, catches your eye in unexpected corners, and quietly reminds you that this small outback town once played a very big role in Queensland’s story.
In 2026, Croydon celebrates 140 years since gold changed everything, and the Heritage Festival invites you to be part of that story — not just to observe it, but to experience it.
For one special week from 20 to 26 June, the town comes together to celebrate what makes Croydon so deeply loved: its stories, its creativity, and its strong sense of community.
Event date: 14 August - 16 August 2026
North Queensland Elite Rodeo is an action-packed weekend event featuring thrilling rodeo performances across Friday night and Saturday, day and night.
The full program showcases the very best in professional rodeo competition, putting the very best rodeo athletes against the best rodeo stock in the country.
Combining world-class competition, live entertainment, and a stunning bush setting, North Queensland Elite Rodeo celebrates community, culture, and country spirit - where the best come to ride and the crowd comes alive.
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).