Pre-Festival Archives - Tara Festival of Culture & Camel Races

Markets at the Museum

Browse a variety of market stalls featuring local crafts, plants, curiosities, delicious food and live entertainment. Bring the whole family along for a fun day out. Free entry. Thursday 30 July, 9:00am – 2:00pm Tara Museum, 3 Milne Street, Tara For further information contact Bob 0406 471 724.

Aussie BBQ

Join the Tara Polocrosse Club at the Campdraft Arena on Thursday night from 6pm – 10pm for a Bar and BBQ.

Origin of Gas Free Tour

Join a bus tour to explore a local gas production facility.  It’s a fascinating and rare opportunity to get an insight into the gas industry on the Western Downs and in particular the Tara region. These tours are presented by festival sponsor Origin Energy as Upstream Operator for Australia Pacific LNG. Friday 31st July 2026…

Tara Cemetery Walk

Learn more about Tara’s past with our FREE guided Tara Cemetery Walk. Taking place from 2.30pm 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 for…

Golf at The Gums Day

Play on one of Queensland’s challenging sand green courses at The Gums Sports Club. Join us for 9 hole ambrose for a fun social day at this country golf club, located 28kms west of Tara. Time: Nominations 12pm, tee off 12:30pm Cost: $10 per player. Bar is open with pies and sausage rolls available for…

Barefoot Bowls Afternoon

Enjoy a game of bowls at 1:30pm on Thursday. From the festival campgrounds, it’s just a stroll across the lagoon, 500m to reach the Tara Bowls Club. No bowls or bowling experience needed. Bar will be open. Bowls club will be open for meals 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Bookings essential, please call 0488 089 011. Names…