Annual events and upcoming dates. Recurring events show provisional next dates — always confirm with organisers.
Huge New Year campdraft/rodeo (roughly 29 Dec–1 Jan) with thousands of cattle runs and competitors statewide. Jeans-and-buckles dress code optional but common. Camp early.
New Year period annually
Annual celebration of Warialda as “place of wild honey” with markets, beeswax crafts, food stalls, entertainment and kids’ activities. Confirm the year’s date via Visit Gwydir / festival Facebook.
Annual — confirm date each year
Annual Gwydir River fishing competition based at Gravesend (third weekend in March per Visit Gwydir). Check Gravesend Fishing Club channels for weigh-in details and camping rules.
Typically third weekend in March — confirm annually
Historical farm machinery display from homewares to harvesters — paradise for machinery buffs visiting Croppa Creek.
Confirm annually
Visit Gwydir describes a four-day cutting event in April with substantial prize money — listed as one of Australia’s larger cutting meets. Confirm dates annually.
Typically April — verify annually
Three-day agricultural show typically on the second weekend in May — one of the North West’s stronger country shows. Pavilion exhibits, animals, sideshows and volunteer energy.
Typically second weekend in May
Two-day vintage tractor pull on the Coolatai common with restored machines, displays and market stalls. Visit Gwydir lists the event in May; it typically turns the common into a temporary caravan city. Confirm dates each year via the Coolatai Vintage Tractor Pull Facebook page.
Typically May each year — verify annually
Annual June gathering at the Myall Creek Massacre Memorial for remembrance and reconciliation. Attend respectfully; details via Bingara VIC and memorial organisers.
Around 10 June annually — confirm
Community fireworks and bonfire night on the June long weekend at Croppa Creek — food, music and a night under the stars. Confirm timing with local organisers each year.
Typically June long weekend — confirm annually
Two-day bush polo carnival at North Star drawing teams from regional NSW and southern Queensland. Picnic atmosphere with graded play — confirm the August dates annually via local organisers.
Typically August — confirm annually
Annual campdraft at Gravesend Recreation Ground in August. Competitors travel regionally — confirm nominations and camping with Gravesend Rodeo & Campdraft Association.
Typically August — confirm annually
August showjumping with substantial prize money, multiple rings and Queensland interschool qualifier classes. Pair with polo carnival energy at the Sporting Club.
Typically August
Weekend campdraft celebrating rural sport and country hospitality. Visit Gwydir lists the event in August/September. Confirm exact dates and nomination details via the Coolatai Campdraft Facebook page and Campdraft Central listings.
Typically Aug/Sept — verify annually
September off-road race attracting competitors from across Australia. Motorsport weekend — expect dust, noise and packed town services; book beds early.
Typically September
Biennial April long lunch fundraising for Gravesend Public School — local produce, entertainment, raffles. Check Facebook for the next edition year.
Biennial in April