Southern Downs National Events
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Important Australian or Globally Famous events that occur around Southern Downs Queensland and you are invited.
As one of the most diverse regions in Queensland, the Southern Downs offers an array of exciting and unforgettable annual events throughout the year. With something to cater for everyone's interests, from culture, music and sports to food, wine and agriculture shows, let's discover some of the nationally or globally recognised events that people might observe in and around the region of Southern Downs.
Warwick Rodeo
The Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft, the oldest and most celebrated rodeo in Australia, is held annually in October, and is a must-attend event for all rodeo fans. Thousands of visitors gather in Warwick to see cowboys and cowgirls compete for prize money exceeding $207,000 and to witness the courage and skill of these athletes who battle the toughest beasts. The Warwick Rodeo even offers a range of activities and entertainment for the whole family, from the Kids Zone, fashion parades, concerts, and street parades.
Jumpers and Jazz in July
The Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival is a unique event that occurs in Warwick every July, showcasing warm winter fashion, music, art, and crafts. The signature feature of the festival is the transformation of the city's trees, with local artists decorating them in various spectacular forms. The event aims to promote creativity and encourage sustainability and appreciation for the natural environment. The festival also offers heaps of street performances, jazz concerts, and yarn bombing workshops. You cannot resist falling for the charm of unique events like this.
Apple and Grape Harvest Festival
The Apple and Grape Harvest Festival is Australia's home of parades, food, and entertainment, held in Stanthorpe every two years. The festival celebrates the region's apple and grape harvest and runs over ten days in February, with a range of family-friendly events, including street parades, food courts, wine tours, and the famous Apple and Grape Ball, held on the final Saturday night. This is not just an event for local wine enthusiasts, but a real celebration of everything the Southern Downs has to offer.
Woolshed Classic
The Woolshed Classic is one of the most popular annual events in the Southern Downs, held in October in Pratten. The annual classic sheep shearing competition attracts spectators from across the country, bringing together the region's best shearers to showcase their skills and expertise. The Woolshed Classic promises fun, entertainment, and a chance to showcase Queensland agricultural lifestyle with competitions such as sheepdog trials, whip-cracking, and the hugely popular throwing of the bale.
Farmfest
Farmfest, held in June in Kingsthorpe, is Southern Queensland's largest agricultural show in Stanthorpe, bringing together an impressive range of exhibits for livestock, machinery, equipment, and more. The event draws farmers, producers, and other industry professionals from across Queensland and interstate, making it one of the largest events of its kind in Australia. The Farmfest exhibition center offers a wide range of products and services suited for farmers and other agriculture enthusiasts.
the Southern Downs region of Queensland boasts a range of unique festivals and unforgettable annual events that cater for everyone's interests. From the Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft to Jumpers and Jazz in July, the Apple and Grape Harvest Festival, Woolshed Classic, and Farmfest - these nationally and globally recognised events are part of what makes Southern Downs one of the most exciting regions to visit in Queensland, where you can experience and appreciate regional agriculture, cultural diversity and history.
