A swagful of outback events at the Outback Festival

Nominate NOW! Over $5,000 in prize monies and trophies to be won.
Fun and mayhem racing the humble outhouse - limited to 20 teams of 5.

5 days of grueling events with outback flavour - age 16 years to adult - limited numbers accepted - Nominate NOW!

5 days of various events for the 35yrs and over - 4 members per team 2 female and 2 male - limited numbers accepted.
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Tough kids, tough events, and loads of fun - age groups 10-12 yrs and 13-15 yrs (boys and girls compete together) - limited numbers accepted.
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10 events at 10 different 'watering holes'.

The record stands at 54.31 meters by two eggsperts - Its an eggciting, eggsample of eggspertise.

Adults and Children’s section - Individual instruction for beginners to experienced crackers with Noel Cutler dual Australian whip cracking champion.

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Bring your junk and join the band – percussion workshops and performance pieces over five days. Supported by Arts Queensland and the Regional Arts Development Fund. - www.graemeleak.com for further information.

There's always something happening just for the kids - Meggsie Cart Races - Teddie Bear Picnic, Circus Challenge - Percussion, Whipcracking and Music Workshops.

Go up while your Outback. To book for a bird's eye view contact Outback Ballooning - Phone: 1800 809 790 or email: outbackfestival@bigpond.com
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Thursday 22nd September. Bow-tie and bling will be the dress code for dining under the outback sky for a night of stars, music and fine dining at the 'Legends of Sport' charity fundraiser dinner featuring the best of Aussie sport guest speakers including Chris 'Buddha' Handy as MC, Nikki Hudson, Scott Prince, Jimmy Maher and Tom Lawton. Music entertainment by cabaret band 'Attori' - Included in the price of your ticket comes nibbles and drinks on arrival including beer, wine and champagne, 3 course dinner, complimentary wine on tables, entertainment, lucky door prize, live auctions and silent auction items. Full bar facilities available.

Bookings are Essential - No tickets will be sold on the night - Tickets $100 per single or $900 for a table of ten when booking. Booking forms can be downloaded by clicking this link and email to outbackfestival@bigpond.com

Early Bird Special – Book and Pay by 9th September and go in the draw to win a holiday for (2) for (5) nights at the Harbour Side Resort Gold Coast. Tickets will be issued upon payment.

Nominated charity 'Outback Response to Grantham's Recovery'

An exciting new event is set to make its debut at this year's Outback Festival. Cyclists are invited from all around Queensland and beyond to challenge the metric (100klm) or imperial (160 klm) cycle ride. Century cycling events are about participation and although not a race, cyclists take great pride in completing the distance they set out to tackle.

Packages include:

Ride entry
Exclusive Race shirt
Outback Festival merchandise pack
2 x night's accommodation in our modern Tent City + breakfast (23rd & 24th September)
Entry into 'Outback Friday' featuring the Australian Dunny Derby, World Crayfish Derby, Outback Iron Man and Iron Woman events, Children's events, food stalls and Concert featuring headline act Adam Harvey 7 times Golden Guitar Country Music artist
Automatic entry into all random prize draws
$200 per person
Early Bird Special - Enter by 31st August 2011 and pay just $185 for the above package
ALL entries close by 12th September 2011
Ride entry only $80 - Includes ride entry, Race Shirt, Merchandise pack, and entry into all random prize draws

Supporters Package:

$140 per person and includes:
Exclusive Race Shirt
Outback Festival merchandise pack
2 x night's accommodation in our modern Tent City + breakfast (23rd & 24th September)
Entry into 'Outback Friday' featuring the Australian Dunny Derby, World Crayfish Derby, Outback Iron Man and Iron Woman events, Children's events, food stalls, and Concert featuring headline act Adam Harvey 7 times Golden Guitar Country Music artist

To download our NOMINATION form please click here.