Event date - from 23 July 2026
Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!
Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.
The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.
Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more!
Date: 10/4/26 - 12/4/26
The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.
Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.
Event date: Friday 10 July - Sunday 12 July 2026
An annual event, the Festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and is Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with an extensive program of exhibitions, markets, music, and workshops, there’s plenty to explore.
More information available HERE.