Until the COMPETE DETAILED FESTIVAL PROGRAM is available for download (June/July 07) please check out the OFFICIAL ABBREVIATED PROGRAM for 2007 events below: Or click here for a PDF dowloadable versions of our Brochure and Abbreviated Program/Poster that are printer friendly. PRE FESTIVAL EVENTS Saturday 22nd September BHP Billiton Waltzing Matilda Photographic Competition and Exhibition Winton Rodeo - Winton Diamantina Rodeo Association Sunday 23rd September Pelican Waterhole Golf Masters - Winton Golf Club Sunday night cabaret - Winton Golf Club Combined church services Monday 24th September Tours and tourist walk around Winton Queensland State Pony Club Championships Winton Players Production Tuesday 25th September Guided Tours to Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackway and Carisbrooke Queensland State Pony Club Championships Winton Players Production MAIN FESTIVAL EVENTS Wednesday 26th September Welcoming Ceremony 19th Biennial Outback Festival - entertainment - various artists $3000 Outback Iron Man event (over 5 days) $3000 Outback Iron Woman event (over 5 days) $1500 Masters of the Outback event (over 5 days) True Blue Aussie Sports event ‘Raw Metal’ Dance workshops - performances ‘Celebration of Rhythm’ percussion workshops Children’s wobble board painting Peter J. Hill Art Exhibition and Opening - Wine, cheese and music Bush Poetry Awards and Concert Thursday 27th September Bush Poets Breakfast - Kick start your day with a good laugh! $3000 Outback Iron Man/Woman events $1500 Masters of the Outback Bushman’s Egg Throwing - Outback Sports Senior citizens morning tea and concert ‘Raw Metal’ Dance workshops - performances ‘Celebration of Rhythm’ workshops - performances Opening ceremony Winton’s Diamantina Heritage Truck and Machinery Museum Winton’s Musical Fence – Concert celebrating rhythm and dance Friday 28th September Bush Poets Breakfast featuring Ray Essery, Bob Magor, John Major Truckies Reunion Heritage Trucks, machinery, events and music Outback Iron Kid event - Whip Cracking Workshops Outback Aussie Kids Fest - Music, song, dance and cuddly characters ‘Celebration of Rhythm’ performance on main stage $3000 Outback Iron Man/Iron Woman events $1500 Masters of the Outback Royale Crustacean Racing Club ‘World Crayfish Derby’ $5000 Quilton Australian Dunny Derby Friday Night Fever Concert featuring Luella and the Blue Heeler Band and the Wolverines Saturday 29th September Bush Poets Breakfast featuring Ray Essery, Bob Magor, John Major Truckies reunion heritage trucks and machinery $3000 Outback Iron Man/Iron Woman events $1500 Masters of the Outback Outback Iron Kid event $3000 Truck and Ute Spectacular $2000 Outback Whip Cracking Championships Redcliffe City Dancers - Roving Entertainers - Music Multicultural Celebrations ‘Outback Diversity’ Outback Aussie Kids Fest - Music, song, dance and cuddly characters North Gregory Turf Club race meeting ‘Ball Bearing Drovers’ Reunion, Cabaret Dinner and Charity Auction Entertainment by Aussies Walk the Line, a tribute to Johnny Cash starring the Aussie Highwaymen Sunday 30th September Mardi-Gras in Matilda’s Mall Afghan bazaar - art, craft and food markets - roving entertainers - bands on main stage Final - Outback Iron Man/Iron Woman/Iron Kid Final - Masters of the Outback Multicultural celebrations ‘Outback Diversity’ Truck Pull - men’s and ladies’ teams Guinness World Record attempt by Australia’s strongest man Derek Boyer Final - $2000 Outback Whip Cracking Championships Golden Casket Grand Parade Spectacular Announcement - Bronze Swagman Award for bush verse Sunday night cabaret featuring the energy packed party band Captain Wow! NRL Final on the big screen Grand Finale Fireworks displays At the time of publication all events are correct, but are liable to alteration without notice. OR: Contact Robyn Stephens, the Festival Secretary/Co-ordinator for specific details. Email: outbackfestival@bigpond.com Phone: 0429 806 140 or (07) 4657 1558 Outback Festival Inc. P.O. Box 24, Winton, Qld. 4735 Australia