Major Events

JANUARY – AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS

APRIL – JULIA CREEK DIRT N DUST FESTIVAL & ARTESIAN EXPRESS RACES

MAY – JULIA CREEK CAMPDRAFT

JUNE – MCKINLAY RACES

JUNE – SAXBY ROUND-UP (RODEO, CAMPDRAFT & GYMKHANA)

JULY – JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB RACES

AUGUST – SEDAN DIP SPORTS & REC WEEKEND (RACES, RODEO, CAMPDRAFT & GYMKHANA)

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER – TOWN VS COUNTRY RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH + NETBALL MATCHES

SEPTEMBER – JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB RACES

NOVEMBER – JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB RACES

Details are subject to change. Please check our website www.atthecreek.com.au for all the up-to-date information

JULIA CREEK DIRT N DUST FESTIVAL The largest event of the year is the multi-award winning Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival which offers three days of triathlon, horse races, professional bull ride, Australia’s best butt competition, live concerts and novelty events. The event attracts 3,000 people. dirtndust.com

JULIA CREEK CAMPDRAFT Every May, horsemen from far and wide gather at the Julia Creek Campdraft to put their skills to the test in a riveting display of horsemanship. Catering, bar and entertainment. McKINLAY RACES Experience the true colour of country racing at the McKinlay Races. Big prize money, Fashions on the Field, free camping, hot showers, entertainment, lucky gate prize, bar and cateringfacilities. SAXBY ROUND-UP Approximately 200kms north of Julia Creek at Martin’s Waterhole, the Saxby Round-Up is an iconic bush event featuring campdrafting, rodeo, gymkhana and novelty events. Entertainment, bar, food and free camping. No power. SEDAN DIP From bush races to campdrafting to rodeo to gymkhana, Sedan Dip is a weekend in August that has it all. 100kms north of Julia Creek on the sealed Burke and Wills road, Sedan Dip offers food and bar facilities, free camping and entertainment. sedandip.com.au

JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB RACES Julia Creek Turf Club has four race meetings a year including the Artesian Express which is run in conjunction with the Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival. The Julia Creek Turf Club is located at McIntyre Park approximately 1km south of the Julia Creek town centre on the KynunaRoad. TOWN VS COUNTRY RUGBY LEAGUE MATCH The Town VS County Rugby League Match is an annual rugby league showdown held in Julia Creek. The fiercely fought battle attracts large crowds and has even featured celebrity run-on appearances from big names such as Petero Civoniceva. Bar, catering and entertainment.