Thursday 17 August
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Stay up to date with program announcements and what’s happening during the festival.
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Stay up to date with program announcements and what’s happening during the festival.
Download the Blackall Tambo app from the App Store or Google Play.
TIME: 6pm | VENUE: BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR
Join us at the Blackall Woolscour as we kick off the 2023 Better in Blackall Festival.
TIMES: 3:30pm | VENUE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND BLACKALL
Take the opportunity to explore the artistic landscape of our town in the comfort of a guided drive-by Sculpture Tour. Option to include wine/drink and nibbles at The Lodge on Hawthorn at end of tour.
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.
TIMES: 8am, 9am, 10am | VENUE: BLACKALL SALEYARDS
Get up close and personal with the story of our local beef industry in a guided tour of this world-class facility where local graziers and stock agents come together to trade.
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!
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.
TIMES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday | VENUE: BLACKALL SKATE PARK
Welcome Fastplant Skateboarding to Blackall. Hosting workshops for ages 4 and over.
Meet special guests Trade Mutt and Outback Futures personnel.
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.
TIMES: Friday 4pm - 10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET
Sideshow alley and a variety of rides. Great value passes available for unlimited rides.
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: 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.
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.
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.
TIMES: 3:30pm | VENUE: VARIOUS LOCATIONS AROUND BLACKALL
Take the opportunity to explore the artistic landscape of our town in the comfort of a guided drive-by Sculpture Tour. Option to include wine/drink and nibbles at The Lodge on Hawthorn at end of tour.
TIMES: Open daily from 10am | See Woolscour website
Visit the Blackall Woolscour and enjoy a tour of this historical site.
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.
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.
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: 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!
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.
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!
TIMES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday | VENUE: BLACKALL SKATE PARK
Welcome Fastplant Skateboarding to Blackall. Hosting workshops for ages 4 and over.
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.
TIMES: Friday 4pm - 10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET
Sideshow alley and a variety of rides. Great value passes available for unlimited rides.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TIMES: Open daily from 10am | See Woolscour website
Visit the Blackall Woolscour and enjoy a tour of this historical site.
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.
TIME: 9am | VENUE: SHEEP STREET
Get your teams together and take on the legendary Jackie Howe challenge.
Sit back and enjoy legendary bush poetry with Susie and Mel from Hidden Gem.
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!
TIMES: Friday, Saturday and Sunday | VENUE: BLACKALL SKATE PARK
Welcome Fastplant Skateboarding to Blackall. Hosting workshops for ages 4 and over.
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.
TIMES: Open daily from 10am | See Woolscour website
Visit the Blackall Woolscour and enjoy a tour of this historical site.
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.
