About The Shearers Shindig 2025 | Entry Tickets
Roll up your swags, pack your bags, rally your mates, and slip on your boots for an epic time at the Shearers Shindig
Join us for a Family Friendly weekend full of Action-Packed Entertainment, Colour Run Fun, Quick Shear Heats, Thrilling Pig Races, Exciting Market Stalls and Delicious Food!
The Shearers Shindig is a vibrant 2 – day event on May 23rd and 24th, located at the Thargomindah Sports Oval, SW QLD.
Get set for a thrilling line-up of activities and entertainment on Friday the 23rd!
Dive into an exciting reptile show with TV Star Julie Baker the Snake Boss, be amazed by Eljay’s 3 in 1 bike comedy act and witness Dayna’s impressive skills in her show, Cowgirls with Wings Horse Trick Riding. Expand your knowledge on Bees at the apiarist info chat with our very own Mayor John Ferguson, explore market stalls and food vendors offering diverse range of products and treats. Participate in our Colour run fun and prepare for an evening of music and more exciting entertainment!
Saturday the 24th prepare your selves for the highlight of the weekend - The Quick Shears Competition!
Explore the world of shearing at the Shearers Smoko/Info Chat and gain insights into the equipment and techniques used.
Cheer on the thrilling pig races and witness the adrenaline- pumping quick shear heats. This exciting competition not only showcases the wool industry that has put us on the map, but also celebrates the incredible talent of our local, national and international shearers. Sheep shearing is an iconic trade in rural Australia, with a shearers skill measured by the number of sheep they can shear in a day.
Join us at the Shearers Shindig – Quick Shears competition to witness the legendary tradition in action.
That’s not all – enjoy more fantastic entertainment with Julie Baker and Dayna Bradshaw!
So, what are you waiting for?!
Your Epic Outback Adventure starts HERE!!
For more information you can contact the Thargomindah Visitor Information Centre on (07) 4621 8095 or tourism@bulloo.qld.gov.au.
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