2023 Festival Program
Billy Cart Races
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.
Matt Golinski’s Long Lamb Lunch on ‘Sheep Street’
TIME: 12pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET, WHITE TENT
Long Lamb Lunch with special guest Matt Golinski.
Ben’s Chicken Races
TIME: 11am and 2:30pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET - STREET PARTY
Come have a flutter on the fastest chickens in the West!
Shank Bros & Barcoo Butchery Paddock to Plate Masterclass
TIME: 11am | VENUE: SHEEP STREET - BBQ COOK-OFF TENT
Join the Shank Brothers and Barcoo Butchery for a masterclass.
Paint ‘n’ Sip with Lindy Hardie
TIME: Saturday & Sunday 10am - 12pm | VENUE: BUSHMANS GALLERY
Join local artists Lindy Hardie for our Festival Paint n Sip. Unleash you inner artists and have some fun with your new festival friends.
PROGRAM UPDATE: Sunday session now available while tickets last!
RAFS Mother’s Area
TIME: 9am - 3pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET, TENT NEAR SKATE PARK
Kids activities, supported by RAFS.
Better in Blackall Festival Markets
TIME: All Day from 9am | VENUE: SHEEP STREET
Market stalls and food vendors.
Breakdancing Workshops
TIME: 9am | VENUE: BLACKALL SKATE PARK
Join Geed UP from Eat Street Northshore, for a fun workshop for kids to learn some breakdancing skills.
Blackall’s Famous BBQ Cook-Off
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!
STREET PARTY
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.
Historical Displays
TIME: 9am-4pm | VENUE: Sheep Street
Enjoy taking a trip back in time with a pop-up historical display from the Blackall Historical Society.
Poet’s Breakfast with Mel and Susie from ‘Hidden Gem’ & Dan and Ed - The Trade Mutt Guys
TIME: 7:30am | VENUE: MEMORIAL HALL
Join bush poetry legends Susie & Mel, and the Trade Mutt Guys for a delicious breakfast and lighthearted entertainment.
SuperSteph - Superhero Magic show
TIMES & VENUES: Friday from 5:30pm-8pm at Park Eats | Saturday 10:30am Live show, 2:30pm Live Show, 10am - 6pm Roving Characters at Sheep Street
Meet SuperSteph and her playful puppets and learn some magic tricks to impress your friends!
Fastplant Skateboarding Workshops with T and Mik
TIMES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday | VENUE: BLACKALL SKATE PARK
Welcome Fastplant Skateboarding to Blackall. Hosting workshops for ages 4 and over.
Fashion Styling Masterclasses with Brooke Falvey
TIMES: Fri 3:30pm, Sat 10am and 2:15pm | VENUE: Memorial Hall
Join award winning stylist Brooke Falvey as she shares the skills she’s honed over years in the fashion industry as a fashion blogger, model, editor and stylist to help you feel confident in your personal style.
Barcoo River Rides & Side Show Alley
TIMES: Friday 4pm - 10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET
Sideshow alley and a variety of rides. Great value passes available for unlimited rides.
Hair & Make-up Styling Masterclasses
TIMES: Sat 10am | VENUE: Memorial Hall
Local hair and make-up artists Lauren and Britney are set to share their expertise to help boost your style game for everyday or that special occasion.
Fine Food & Beverage Pairing 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.
Photography Workshops with Chantel Renae
TIMES: Fri, Sat & Sun 8am and 1:30pm | VENUE: Various
Join rural photography coach Chantel Renae for one of her workshops aimed beginners to more advanced. Chantel specialises in guiding rural photographers at all stages of their photography journey.
Dog Walk on Sunrise with Hinzy
TIMES: 7am Fri and Sat | VENUE: BARCOO RIVER WALKING TRACK
Bring your pooch (or we can provide one!) and enjoy a morning walk with your Festival friends.
Historical Woolscour Tour
TIMES: Open daily from 10am | See Woolscour website
Visit the Blackall Woolscour and enjoy a tour of this historical site.
Milynda Rogers Wire Workshops
TIMES: 9am (sheep), 2pm (roly poly) | VENUE: Men’s Shed (Thur & Sun), Banks Park (Fri, Sun), Sheep Street (Sat)
Our local Central West Queensland artist Scrapmetal Shiela Milynda Rogers will be hosting two workshops on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (8 workshops total).
Get in quick, these sell out fast.