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Local Gas Fields Free Tour

Festival Sponsor Origin Energy, as Upstream Operator for Australia Pacific LNG, invites you to join a free educational bus tour, exploring one of their local gas production facilities.  Come along to find out more about the industry and the important contribution natural gas makes to the Western Downs.   Tours on Friday 2nd August.  Tour 1: Registration…

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Aussie Wildfire Show

A sizzling showcase of Fire Whips, Angel Grinder Guitarists, Neon Cowgirls, Live Violin, LED Horses, Death Defying Acrobatics and an exploding Finale that will leave you in Awe!

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Tara Cemetery Walk

Tara Cemetery Gates

Learn more about Tara’s past with our FREE guided Tara Cemetery Walk. Taking place from 2.30pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the festivities begin, come for a half-hour walk through the characters that Tara has been blessed with and who have made Tara what you see today. Locals and visitors alike are welcome to join…

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Cultural Food Stalls

We’ve selected a range of cultural food stalls to bring tastes from across the globe to Tara.  They will be open for dinner from 5pm Friday and then all through the festival. Find Brazilian BBQ, Greek Yiros, Japanese, Wood-fired Pizza, Hungarian Langos, Smoked Meat and south-east Asian delights, just to name a few. 

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Golf at The Gums Day

The Gums Golf Club

Play on one of Queensland’s challenging sand green courses at The Gums Sports Club.   Join us for 9 holes for a fun social day at this country golf club, located 25kms west of Tara. Time: Tee off 12pm, finishing up by 3pm. Cost: $10 per player. Bar is open with free sausage sizzle on exit…

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Main Street Markets

Join us in Tara’s Main Street for a morning of shopping at our pop-up markets before the festival gets started. 

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Camel Rides

‘Richo’ and his camels will be at the festival grounds Saturday and Sunday for those keen to ride a camel!  Camel rides:  $15 

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