2025 Festival Program
Live Music
TIME: From 6pm
VENUE: Short Street
We’re lighting up the BTRC Main Stage! Get ready to dance the night away.
Ghost Tours
TIMES: 7:30pm | 9pm
VENUE: Starting at Short St | Finishing at The Lodge on Hawthorn
SOLD OUT
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!
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!
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!
Kids Activities, Workshops & Stage Shows
TIMES: Friday & Saturday (See event page)
VENUE: Short St
Friendship bracelets, face painting and a LIVE musical adventure show!
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.
Street Parade
TIME: 4pm
VENUE: Starting at Coronation Dr | Finishing at the Pioneer Boar
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!
Triathlon for a Cause
TIME: Registrations 3pm | Start from 4pm
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.
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!
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!
Gin Blending Workshop
TIME: 2pm
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!
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.
Matt Golinski Masterclass
TIME: 10am
VENUE: Living Arts Centre
SOLD OUT
Celebrity chef Matt Golinski is set to serve up a sensational experience making the most of local ingredients at this masterclass.
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.
Ram Park Pioneer Exhibition
TIME: From 8am
VENUE: Ram Park
Immerse yourself in history with demonstrations, displays, reenactments, competitions & more!
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.
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.
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!
Sculpture Trail & Town History Tour
TIMES: Thursday 3pm & 4:30pm | Friday 3pm
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.
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!