TIME: 9am | VENUE: SHEEP STREET

Get your teams together and take on the legendary Jackie Howe challenge.

SUNDAY MORNING

Live music on the banks of the Barcoo River.

Sit back and enjoy legendary bush poetry with Susie and Mel from Hidden Gem.

TIME: Races Start 4pm sharp | VENUE: Sheep Street

Proudly supported by the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, the Festival’s signature event is must-do fun for participants and spectators. We’ve ramped up the fun with this year’s event adding additional features to the track - get ready for some fast and furious family fun.

Check out our Outback kids dance group.

TIME: 12pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET, WHITE TENT

Long Lamb Lunch with special guest Matt Golinski.

TIME: 11am and 2:30pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET - STREET PARTY

Come have a flutter on the fastest chickens in the West!

TIME: 11am | VENUE: SHEEP STREET - BBQ COOK-OFF TENT

Join the Shank Brothers and Barcoo Butchery for a masterclass.

TIME: 9am - 3pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET, TENT NEAR SKATE PARK

Kids activities, supported by RAFS.

TIME: All Day from 9am | VENUE: SHEEP STREET

Market stalls and food vendors.

TIME: 9am | VENUE: BLACKALL SKATE PARK

Join Geed UP from Eat Street Northshore, for a fun workshop for kids to learn some breakdancing skills.

TIME: 9am Low & Slow, 1:30pm Hot & Fast | VENUE: SHEEP STREET

The Shank Brothers return to Blackall for the famous Blackall BBQ Cook-off. Step up to the challenge: Low & Slow, or Fast & Hot. Great prizes and 70th Anniversary Weber Auction!

TIME: ALL DAY | VENUE: SHEEP STREET

Throughout the day Sheep Street will be jumping throughout the day, then get ready to boogie on the Barcoo with entertainment on the main stage into the night.

TIME: 9am-4pm | VENUE: Sheep Street

Enjoy taking a trip back in time with a pop-up historical display from the Blackall Historical Society.

TIME: 7:30am | VENUE: MEMORIAL HALL

Join bush poetry legends Susie & Mel, and the Trade Mutt Guys for a delicious breakfast and lighthearted entertainment.

TIME: 6pm | VENUE: BLACKALL CULTURAL CENTRE

Join us for the opening night of the annual Blackall Art and Photography Exhibition.

TIME: From 4:30pm - 11:30pm | VENUE: MEMORIAL PARK

Kick off the weekend with friends and family at Park Eats - food and fun at Memorial Park on Friday evening.

In conjunction with the Art & Photography Exhibition, just outside you can sit back, relax, and enjoy an evening under the stars.

Meet special guests Trade Mutt and Outback Futures personnel.

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.

TIMES: Sparkling wine 9am & 11am, Gin 1pm & 3pm, Rum 5pm & 7pm | VENUE: MEMORIAL HALL

Test your tastebuds with special guests ‘The Western Spirit’ Distillery from Roma for food and wine pairing sessions.

TIME: From 6am | VENUE: RAM PARK

Immerse yourself in history with: demonstrations & displays PLUS Working Goat Competition & Damper Competition and more with local legend Stewie.

TIME: 6pm | VENUE: BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR

Join us at the Blackall Woolscour as we kick off the 2023 Better in Blackall Festival.