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.
You are invited to our Annual Opals, Gems and More Festival. Held annually on the third weekend of July, the Yowah Opal Festival celebrates the world-renowned "Yowah Nut" with stunning gem displays, local markets, and authentic outback hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just chasing a good time, come fossick for your own treasures and enjoy live music under the stars.
Friday 17th, Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th July 2026
Open 3 days from 7am - 4pm (Bar open evenings Fri, Sat & Sun)
YOMCSI Community Hall, Yowah QLD 4490
Dates: 19/06/2026-22/06/2026
Get ready to illuminate your winter at the inaugural Light Up the West on Tasmania’s rugged West Coast.
This unique event combines the magic of light, history, and the adventurous spirit of our people on the West in the depths of a Tassie Winter.
Join us for a free audio-visual light show in Strahan and immerse yourself in unforgettable experiences hosted by locals. Think food, live music, bustling markets, invigorating winter solstice plunges, and more across the region.