What's On 29th - 30th May, 2026

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Schedule of events and times are subject to change.

Friday 29th

Markets
2:00 - 5:00 PM

Indoors at the Julia Creek Sports Centre next to the Kev Bannah Oval.

2:00 - 5:00 PM

All Adventure Run racers can collect their race pack from 12pm - 6pm from Dirt n Dust Central, 84 Burke Street. If you are unable to collect at this time, you can collect your pack at the Kev Bannah Oval at 6:30am Saturday morning. 

12:00 - 6:00 PM

Sign-in 3pm

Briefing 3.50pm

Race 4pm

3:00 - 5:00 PM
Dirt N Dust Central gates open
5:00 PM

Dirt N Dust Central, Julia Creek

5:00 PM
VIP Area Open
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Live music 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Josie

5:30 - 6:30 PM
Cowboy Introduction
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
National Anthem
6:30 PM
6:30 PM

First section Multicom Resources Open Bronc Rode 

Rydweld 2nd Division Bronc Ride

Novelty event

GDL Rural Station Buckjump

Second section Multicom Resources Open Bronc Ride

6:30 - 8:30 PM
Live music 8:30 - 10:00 PM

Bella Mackenzie

8:30 - 10:00 PM
Live music 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Zac Cross Band

10:30 PM - 1:00 AM

Saturday 30th

Adventure Run Race Pack Collection
6:30 - 7:30 AM

If unable to collect on Friday, race packs can be collected from the Kev Bannah Oval.

6:30 - 7:30 AM
Gates Open Julia Creek Turf Club
11:30 AM

Julia Creek Turf Club, Julia Creek

11:30 AM

First race at 1:15pm

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Dirt n Dust Central Gates Open
5:00 PM

Dirt N Dust Central, Julia Creek

5:00 PM
Live music 5:30 - 6:30PM

Billie Rose

5:30 - 6:30PM

Grand Entry

E & L Slack-Smith Kids Calf RIde 

First section Multicom Resources Open Bull Ride

First section Greyhound Australia 2nd Division Bull Ride 

Novelty Event

Second section Greyhound Australia 2nd Division Bull Ride

Second section Multicom Resources Open Bull Ride 

6:30 - 8:30 PM
Live music 8:30 - 10:00 PM

Homegrown Trio

8:30 - 10:00 PM
Live music 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Zac Cross Band

10:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Sunday 31st

Recovery breakfast at McIntyre Park
7:30 AM
7:30 AM

Please note that events may be subject to change at short notice and this program may not reflect on the day changes. Please check the timetable at each venue for any changes throughout the festival.