2025 Festival Program
Eco Dyeing Workshop
TIMES: Thursday 2pm | Friday 10am
VENUE: Living Arts Centre
Discover the art of eco dyeing at our hands-on workshop during the outback festival!
Sculpture Trail Tours
TIMES: 3pm & 4:30pm | VENUE: Pick up at Blackall Cultural Centre
Take the opportunity to explore the artistic landscape of our town in the comfort of a guided drive-by Sculpture Tour. Finish off with drinks and nibbles at The Lodge on Hawthorn at end of tour.
Illusionist Josh Norbido
TIME: All Festival!
VENUE: See Event Page
Get ready to be spellbound! Known for his electrifying blend of sleight-of-hand, sharp comedy, and audience interaction, Josh Norbido is set to be an unmissable festival act!
Dog Walk on Sunrise with Bee
TIMES: 6am Friday & Saturday
VENUE: Barcoo Riverside Walking Track
Bring your pooch (or we can provide one!) and enjoy a morning walk with your furry friends.
Sunrise Pilates at the Roly Poly
TIMES: 6:30am Friday & Saturday
VENUE: The Roly Roly Sculpture
Enjoy a relaxing Pilates flow class at the iconic ‘Roly Poly’ while taking in the sunrise over Blackall.
Ram Park Pioneer Exhibition
TIME: From 8am
VENUE: Ram Park
Immerse yourself in history with demonstrations, displays, reenactments, competitions & more!
Gin Blending Workshop
TIME: 10am
VENUE: Food & Beverage Pavilion
Western Queensland Spirit is bring their award winning gin to Blackall for a Gin Blending Masterclass! Join us for an immersive experience where you'll learn the art of crafting your own unique gin blend. Perfect for gin enthusiasts and beginners alike!
Bubbles & Brushes with Bushmans Gallery
TIME: Friday 10am | Saturday 10am & 2pm
VENUE: Bushmans Gallery
Join local artists from the Bushmans Gallery for Bubbles & brushes! Unleash you inner artists and have some fun with your new festival friends.
Matt Golinski Masterclass
TIME: 10am
VENUE: Living Arts Centre
Celebrity chef Matt Golinski is set to serve up a sensational experience making the most of local ingredients at this masterclass.
Line Dancing Lessons
TIMES: Friday 1pm | Saturday 11:30am
VENUE: Memorial Hall
Dust off those boots and get ready to scoot! We’re line dancing this year, cowboy.
Markets & Stalls
TIME: Friday from 4pm | Saturday from 9am
VENUE: Short Street
Jewellery, fashion, gifts, homewares, food, treats and even something for our furry friends! The markets & stalls are the perfect place to indulge in some retail therapy and ensure you take part of the outback home with you!
Bright Bites Boulevard
TIME: Friday & Saturday
VENUE: Short St
Whether you're after a hearty meal, a sweet treat, or just something to sip as you wander, the Bright Bites Boulevard offers a taste of just the thing you’re looking for!
Triathlon for a Cause
TIME: Juniors 4pm | Opens 5pm
VENUE: Commencing at Blackall Aquatic Centre
Calling all teams, individuals and juniors!
All money raised goes to Blackall Hospital to assist with the purchase of a chemotherapy chair.
Street Parade
TIME: 4pm
VENUE: Starting at Ram Park | Finishing at Short St
We’re having a Street Parade! It’s time to get creative, colourful and a little bit nostalgic because the Pioneers of the Past Street Parade is rolling into town!
Fastplant Skateboarding Workshops with T and Mik
TIMES: Friday & Saturday (see event page)
VENUE: Blackall Skate Park
They’re back! Fastplant Skateboarding is hosting workshops for ages 4 and over.
Kids Activities, Workshops & Stage Shows
TIMES: Friday & Saturday (See event page)
VENUE: Short St
Friendship bracelets, face painting and a LIVE musical adventure show!
Barcoo River Rides & Side Show Alley
TIMES: Friday 4pm - 10pm | Saturday 10am - 10pm
VENUE: Short Street
Sideshow alley and a variety of rides. Great value passes available for unlimited fun!
Crime & Cocktails
TIME: 5:30pm
VENUE: Food & Beverage Pavilion, Short St
Join us LIVE and IN PERSON for the interview that will have you on the edge of your seat! But also, grab yourself a cocktail of course!
Ghost Tours
TIMES: 7:30pm | 9pm
VENUE: Starting at Short St | Finishing at The Lodge on Hawthorn
Explore historic sites and hear stories of long-gone residents who may not have entirely left as you walk the darked streets and buildings of Blackall!
Family Fun & Live Music
TIME: ALL DAY
VENUE: Short Street
Get ready for rides, games, face painting, kids interactive musical shows and heaps more - fun for the whole family!