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: All Day from 9am | VENUE: SHEEP STREET
Market stalls and food vendors.
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: 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!
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.
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: 6pm | VENUE: BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR
Join us at the Blackall Woolscour as we kick off the 2023 Better in Blackall Festival.
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.
