Date: 14/05/2026
Get ready for a high-energy, family-friendly rodeo event that celebrates Tasmanian country spirit and thrills! The 2026 George Town Rodeo brings together talented riders and competitors from across Tasmania (and beyond) for a full professional rodeo program featuring classic events like:
Bull Riding
Saddle Bronc & Bareback Riding
Steer Wrestling
Team Roping & Breakaway Roping
Barrel Racing
There are also 2nd Division and Junior competitions that give up-and-coming riders their chance to shine, plus local community events such as steer rides and barrel races that are always a highlight for spectators.
Whether you’re a rodeo fan or looking for a fun day out, expect heart-pounding action, great community atmosphere, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. The event runs in the late afternoon and evening — perfect for bringing the whole family and enjoying an authentic Tasmanian rodeo experience.
The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights, from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, the Fire Event on New Year’s Day. This year will be the 35th Woodford Folk Festival and the 28th held at Woodfordia. It is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia.
The Woodford festival experience is deep, rich and colourful. It is based on a vision of inclusive and creative community, culture and tradition passed through generations, expressed through story and ceremony. The site, a former barren dairy farm, has been lovingly regenerated with over 120,000 subtropical rain forest trees, orchids, ferns and sedges, planted to create a habitat for butterflies and wildlife.
Woodfordia is transformed into a village that hosts over 25,000 daily patrons, performers, stallholders, volunteers and organisers. As many as 2,680 volunteers across 162 departments are at the heart of the organisation and contribute to the setup and day-to-day running of the festival. During the event, the festival is actually the 67th largest town in Australia.
Each year construction begins in early December and continues up until Christmas Day. Over 450 contractors and volunteers build the village. Many come from around the world to be part of the festival build and then stay for a week after to pull the event down.
WE HAVE BEEN LONGING TO ANNOUNCE THIS NEWS SINCE WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER – WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL IS BACK!
Change has been more of a constant these past couple of years and that will continue into the future. The return of the festival this year will see some venues retired, some taking a year off, others returning in full glory along with some new kids on the block.
The programme will continue to have the diversity, excellence and depth that Woodford patrons have revelled in over the years.
Tickets will be capped this year to make sure we get the comfort level just right.
We will be launching tickets in June – make sure you are signed up to our mailing list stay up to date.
Date: 7th - 19th of September 2026
The Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show is the world's largest show of its kind, celebrating the incredible floral diversity of Western Australia's Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve (home to over 2,000 species) with displays of up to 700 local wildflowers, educational activities, guided walks, and a Spring Festival each September. Held annually for about two weeks at the Ravensthorpe Town Hall, it showcases unique species collected by trained volunteers, offering visitors a chance to learn about the region's botanical treasures.