Dates: 02/10/2026 - 04/10/2026
Opal Evolution is an immersive outback arts and culture festival held in Andamooka, the home of the world's rarest opal. Across three nights the desert landscape comes alive with large-scale light projections, live music, giant puppets, and community parades. By day, visitors can join creative workshops, explore opal mining heritage, and connect with artists, locals, and the unique spirit of this opal-rich town. Blending art, story, and stars under vast desert skies, Opal Evolution offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of Outback South Australia.
Date: 8-9/9/26
The Barcaldine Westech Field Day committee invites you to join us on 8-9 September 2026 to continue our tradition of providing an action packed two full days of covering the interest of all ages.
Since its inception in 1983 Westech has earned a solid reputation amongst exhibitors and visitors alike as one of the best of its type. Known by our return visitors and exhibitors as the friendly field days, its reputation for providing an extensive array of equipment, product and information specific to the grazing industry and remote area living is unquestioned by the increasing number of exhibitors and visitors to the event.
The exhibitors enjoy good exposure to a receptive audience and visitors are treated to a smorgasbord of relevant and useful technology and products.
The event is held every three years which contributes significantly to its success, allowing for advances in rural technology and to maintain on-going interest and participation from exhibitors and its growing audience.
We look forward to renewing old friendships and welcoming new exhibitors and visitors to this great part of Central Western Queensland and to experience our friendly relaxed country atmosphere at the Westech Field Days once again.
The Dam Fine Rally (DFR) is a CMCA approved Members only event and runs from 3rd to 7th July 2026.
The DFR is a self contained rally. Sorry, showers are not provided. The site provides a small permanent toilet block and a modern dump point. There are potable water taps throughout the camping area. The DFR is an un-
The DFR is a five day event, however participants can stay another six days for those who want to attend the Townsville 500 Supercar Race from 10th to 12th July at Reid Park. Alternatively, you may wish to explore the many tourist and cultural attractions of Townsville and surrounds. Or just a stop over on your way to the fantastic Christmas Rally at Mareeba from the 23rd to the 26th of July.
Check out the gallery to give you an indication of the activities and entertainment we offer you.
A Disc Bowles Competition is in the wind. Watch this space.
Live entertainment every night and activities during the day.
The Open Day is on Saturday the 5th of July. Food stalls, coffee and ice cream traders will be on site. Check out the gallery and read about our history.
This year we celebrate 22 Years of Dam Fine Rally.
