Is the event pet-friendly?
Unfortunately, it is not a dog-friendly event. With our dogs, goats and horses on the loose in the arena, there’s too much risk of things going wrong. Unfortunately, we have had to enforce a blanket rule following some incidents in the past with dogs running out into the arena and barking at the livestock during the show. f guests do bring dogs, we request they are left at vehicles in the shade with access to water.
We do welcome guide dogs.
What’s the show schedule?
Below is our standard schedule. You’ll find the start time on the specific event (not all events start at the same time). Please note Tamworth and Bundaberg are different.
- Gates open
- 30 min later: Live music by Laura Frank (duration 30 min)
- Followed by Outback Show (duration 1h)
- Followed by Live music by Chris Matthews and Mel Fraser (duration 30 min)
- Followed by Live music by Tom Curtain supported by Laura, Chris and Mel (duration 1h)
- Show concludes
- Event closes 30 min after the show concludes.
Note: you will receive an email prior to the event confirming the schedule.
Do you accept Companion / Carers cards?
Yes, we accept Companion/ Carer’s Cards free of charge. There is an option to select the Companion Card in the booking cart. Guests will be required to show the Companion Card at time of entry. We accept a maximum of two Companions per guest unless permission is granted prior.
Are food and drinks available?
Generally, yes. We will send an email out in the days prior to the event confirming the food and drinks and whether EFTPOS is accepted. Every venue is different and have their own opportunities and constraints. Sometimes things change last minute and we have to make alternative plans.
Do you cater for specific dietary needs?
As many of the groups we work with are volunteers/ fundraisers, we cannot guarantee they can cater for specific needs. As such, we are happy for guests to bring a picnic but do request you support those fundraising for local organisations. Unless advised otherwise, strictly no alcohol or glass is permitted.
How can we recommend a venue for the future?
Click this link and follow the prompts. Provide as much information as possible about the venue (i.e. are there hire fees, toilets, access to power, lights etc). Most things we can bring in but it helps us in assessing the venues when planning the tours.
How can we get involved with promoting shows locally?
We love this, it makes our lives a lot easier as often we don’t get to the venue until the day of the event. Simply click this link and select your town. You will receive a digital poster that can be shared on local social media pages, emailed to local businesses to pop up in their shop windows or printed and distributed to local businesses/ notice boards.
Word of mouth remains one of the best ways people learn about us, jump on the phone and let your family and friends know!
Also please feel free to recommend any local newspapers, newsletters and radio stations we could reach out to.
Do we need to bring a chair?
Yes, most venues do not have seating. We encourage guests to sit as close as possible to the Outback Show arena which often means sitting on existing arenas.
Is your Show Venue Wheelchair Accessible?
Although efforts are made to ensure our events are accessible, every venue is different and, in many cases, we don’t see the venue until the day of the event. We encourage guests to reach out to the specific venues to enquire about your specific needs. If you are having trouble getting through to the venue, please reach out and we will see what we can find out.
Can we bring alcohol?
If there is a licensed bar, then no alcohol is permitted. If there is no bar, we will let guests know prior to the event whether they can BYO.
Is camping available?
Every venue is different and, in many cases, we don’t see the venue until the day of the event. We encourage guests to reach out to the specific venue to enquire about availability of camping. If you are having trouble getting through to the venue, please reach out and we will see what we can find out.
Do we need to get a Child ticket given they are free?
Do we need to get a Child ticket given they are free?
Yes, this helps us with knowing the anticipated numbers for space allocation and catering purposes. Some venues also have guest limits imposed.
Can we get tickets at the door?
Generally, there are tickets available at the door if we haven’t sold out, however they are $10 more while the Family Ticket is $36 more. We are happy to assist you with purchasing your tickets over the phone if you cannot use a computer. Send us an email at [email protected] and we will give you a call when we are in front of a laptop.