31 July 2026
1 August 2026
2 August 2026
Australia's biggest camel party combines camels and culture and camping in a three-day event in the tiny town of Tara in Queensland's Western Downs.
Featuring an intoxicating mix of professional camel races, non-stop multi-cultural entertainment and the gathering of 10,000 people, camped across thousands of campsites. Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races is staged every two years, just three and a half hours west of Brisbane and two hours west of Toowoomba.
Live concerts Friday and Saturday nights plus fireworks, camel races, Kids Zone with rides, roving performers, cultural cuisine, and colourful cultural stage shows.

Carpark
Car parking available

Pet Friendly - Enquire
Pet friendly

Cafe
Cafe serving on site

Coach Parking
Coach parking available
Facilities
Bar
Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Family Friendly
Kiosk
Parents Room
Pet Friendly - Enquire
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races
Tara Chinchilla Road,
Tara,
Western Downs Area
Queensland
4421
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