non-stop adrenaline fueled drama on dirt!

Notorious for Australia’s toughest conditions, the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival also attracts the country’s toughest bull riders. Catch the non-stop dangerous drama on dirt as the insanely brave cowboys risk it all. There are no time outs, no towels to through in, nothing but try and hold on for 8 bone-shaking, desperate seconds!

Combine the action of the arena with great music and seating sloping down to the arena fence so you feel the anticipation, but with the typical laid-back attitude of outback towns – you have an event not to be missed. Riders from all over Australia will converge at Dirt n Dust Central to try their best to take home over legendary prize money.

  • Novelty event in the arena
  • Rodeo Announcement & Cowboy Introductions
  • Milticom Bronc Ride
  • Milticom Bull Ride
  • Junior Calf Rides (7 to 12 year olds)
  • Milticom Open Bull Ride Final Round

$20,000 in Prizes!

  • 7-12 yrs calf ride $300 prize pool + Trophy buckle
  • T’s Plant Hire 2nd Division Bullride. $1200 prize pool+ Trophy buckle
  • Multicom Bronc ride with a prize pool of $10000 + Trophy buckle
  • Multicom Open Bullride with a prize pool of $10000+ Trophy buckle

When's The Rodeo On?

Click below to view details of the 2024 festival.

Friday 19th

Dirt N Dust Central gates open
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Calf Ride (7-12 Years)
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Cowboy Introduction
6:45 PM
6:45 PM
National Anthem
6:55 PM
6:55 PM
Bronc Ride Commences
7:00 PM
7:00 PM

Saturday 20th

Dirt N Dust Central gates open
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
VIP Area Open
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
Rodeo Announcement
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Cowboy Introduction
6:45 PM
6:45 PM
National Anthem
6:55 PM
6:55 PM
Bull Ride Commences
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
5 Minute Break
8:00 PM
8:00 PM
Introduce 2nd Division Bull Riders
7:35 PM
7:35 PM
2nd Division Bull Rider Commences
8:10 PM
8:10 PM
Commencement Final Round Of Bullride
8:15 PM
8:15 PM