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: 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: 11am and 2:30pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET - STREET PARTY
Come have a flutter on the fastest chickens in the West!
TIME: 9am - 3pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET, TENT NEAR SKATE PARK
Kids activities, supported by RAFS.
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: 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 4pm - 10pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm | VENUE: SHEEP STREET
Sideshow alley and a variety of rides. Great value passes available for unlimited rides.
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.
TIME: 6pm | VENUE: BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR
Join us at the Blackall Woolscour as we kick off the 2023 Better in Blackall Festival.
TIMES: Open daily from 10am | See Woolscour website
Visit the Blackall Woolscour and enjoy a tour of this historical site.
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.
