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Hughenden Festival of Outback Skies is a 3-day festival embracing the essence of the outback, showcasing live music, art, workshops and events against the backdrop of our impressive big skies.
03 – 05 May 2024
FRIDAY
Saddlebronc
Bareback Bronc Ride
Roping
Steer Wrestling
Barrel Race
Bull ride
Live Music
with Duncan Toombs, Amber Lawrence, Hotter Then a Hoochie Coochie
+ MORE
SATURDAY
Yoga by the Lake
Art workshops
Dance workshops
BBQ competition
Art Trail
Dinner under the Stars
Champagne Breakfast at Mt Walker
Meteor Shower
Drumming circles
Live music
with Hayley Jenson, Johnny Cash Tribute Show
+ MORE
SUNDAY
Yoga by the Lake
Champagne Breakfast at Mt Walker
Art Workshops
Dance workshops
Drumming Circle
BBQ demonstrations
Raft Race
Twilight Markets
Lantern Parade
Opera in the Outback
Live music
by Hayley Jenson, Dan Thompson, Opera Queensland
+ MORE
Festival Site Map
The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD.
The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more.
The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition.
At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.
Outback skies are like no other. Colours as diverse as a paint palette, each day presents a new tapestry in the sky to be admired.
Hughenden
The Festival of Outback Skies is held in Hughenden, located half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa on the Flinders Highway, North West Queensland.
Wide-open spaces and memorable experiences await in the outback town of “Hughie” and you’ll find plenty of things to down in the region during your visit.
