Events
2025 Event Calendar
Birdsville Campdraft, Rodeo and
Bronco Branding, Motorbike
and Horse Gymkhana
27 - 29 June 2025
Experience all the action of the Bronco Branding, Campdraft Competition, Horse and Motorbike Gymkhanas with Rodeos and live music.
Bring the whole family to the Bronco Branding Yards in Birdsville to watch skilled bushmen and women demonstrate their craft. Get involved in the horsemanship skills on Saturday with barrel, flag and herding races, or simply kick back ringside and enjoy the dusty action. Horsepower is then replaced by dirt bikes and quads on Sunday.
Enjoy delicious food and drinks and take advantage of free camping to make the most of your weekend.
Bedourie Bronco Branding & Bike Gymkhana
TBC
Join us for a weekend packed with competition, featuring Australia's traditional method of cattle branding in the outback on Saturday, and a thrilling bike gymkhana on Sunday.
Please check back for updates.
Bedourie Big Weekend
10 - 12 July 2025
Bedourie Bull & Bronc Pit
TBC. Friday 11 July 2025
Experience the excitement of an outback rodeo event, where locals showcase their amazing skills and compete for jackpot prizes. Support these brave and dedicated young riders as they put on a show of local talent for you to enjoy! Live music and bar.
Bedourie Camel and Pig Races
Saturday 12 July 2025
Join us for an adrenaline-fueled day of Camel and Pig Racing with live music, Bedourie Camp Oven Damper Baking Comp, Closest to the Pin Golf and novelty events at the Bedourie Showgrounds. Enjoy a coldie from the licensed bar with tasty food on offer. Take advantage of free camping in the designated areas. Entry is free for children (under 18 years - must be accompanied by an adult).
Don't miss out on the excitement!
Bedourie Artesian Spa Day
Sunday 13 July 2025
Revitalize your body in the crystal-clear, warm waters of Bedourie's Artesian Spa. Soak in the 38 to 40-degree 22-person therapeutic spa, a cherished spot for locals and visitors seeking the ultimate relaxing experience. The Aquatic Centre is open daily, from 7 am to 7 pm in the winter. Passes are available from the Bedourie Outback Visitor Centre, (8:30 am - 4:30 pm weekdays, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm weekends), where you can collect an access card for a relaxing experience.
Learn more at thediamantina.com.au
Betoota Rodeo
TBC. 29 August 2025
Rosin up your rope and dust off your chaps for the Betoota Rodeo.Enjoy heart-pounding rodeo events, the thundering hooves of the region's finest horses, and live entertainment. Dance the night away on Friday after the rodeo.
Presented by the Betoota Race Club
Simpson Desert Racing Carnival
30 August 2025 - 13 September 2025
Experience the ultimate outback racing adventure with the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival, featuring the Betoota, Birdsville, and Bedourie Races!
Held over three consecutive weekends, enjoy the thrill of the races with live entertainment, race fashion, licensed bars and great country hospitality.
Camping facilities are available in Betoota, Birdsville, and Bedourie.
Betoota Races
Last weekend in August - 30 August 2025
Experience the transformation of the ghost town of Betoota as it comes alive with a vibrant mix of locals and holidaymakers celebrating the region's signature event – The Annual Betoota Races, which marks the beginning of the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival.
Test your luck at backing a winner in one of the six thrilling races. Don't miss out on the Fashions on the Field competition, explore the stalls, and you might even win a lucky gate prize! More info
Birdsville Races
1st Weekend in September - 5 September 2025
Known as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, the Birdsville Races draw crowds of 6,000 racegoers to Birdsville each year for two days of top-quality outback racing and entertainment. Taking place on the first Friday and Saturday of September as part of the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival, the 13-race program features horses from across Australia competing for the prestigious TAB Birdsville Cup.
In addition to the thrilling races, the event offers a range of entertainment including Fashions on the Field, Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe, live performances at the Birdsville Hotel, a Fun Run, the RFDS Gala Party, numerous food vendors, a giant auction, and much more.
With its rich history and unique atmosphere, the Birdsville Races attract visitors from around the world, making it a beloved Australian racing tradition. More info
Bedourie Races
2nd Weekend in September - 13 September 2025
Get ready to dazzle in pink at Bedourie's highly anticipated Races!
All in the name of Breast Cancer patient support, the Bedourie Races marks the grand finale of the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival.
Join hundreds as they flock trackside by day in their finest pink silks to back a winner crossing the pink finishing posts. Kick on with live music and a fun-flowing bar once the races are finished.
Bedourie Campdraft Rodeo & Gymkhana
TBC - September 2025
Nestled on a sand dune and encircled by Eyre Creek, Bedourie offers a prime vantage point to witness the country's finest horse and bull riders in action. With a population of 120, the township's name, meaning 'dust storm' in the local indigenous language, sets the scene for the exhilarating displays of precision, agility, and teamwork.
Join the hundreds of spectators who gather to appreciate the locals' incredible talents as they showcase their skills for your enjoyment!
Visit www.thediamantina.com.au for all the latest tourism and event information.