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Better in
Blackall
     Festival
                             19-22 AUG
                             2021
                             PROGRAM

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    Thankyou                                                  to our sponsors
                                                                 & supporters

                                                                      JHP & SONS
                                                                          PTY LTD

                                                                                             Central Queensland

                                                                                                     Ros Kavanagh
                                                                                                       4652 8620
                                                                                           insurancelongreach@elders.com.au

    The Better in Blackall Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events
                    Queensland and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.
    The Better in Blackall Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through the Year of Outback
                                            Tourism Events Program.

         Share your #betterinblackall moments
Better in Blackall Festival 2021
Welcome!
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                                   “BETTER IN BLACKALL” is now, beyond any doubt, and
                                  has become a well-used phrase around a large slice of
                                  Queensland.

                                 Everything about this festival is homegrown and as usual very
                               proudly presented to you as a celebration of who we are, where
                            we are. You will be, I am sure left in no doubt as to why we are. This
                        festival was conceived and nurtured to be what it is today under the
banner of the Heartland Festival, a celebration of our people, arts and culture. The Better in
Blackall Festival is now the continued version of that same concept.

The Blackall Tambo region is steeped in the unique Australian bush heritage and is literally
home to the very first two towns in western Queensland (both towns are over 150 years old) to
start that culture that has helped define this Nation of ours what it is today.

For example, it is only here in the Blackall-Tambo Region, that we can boast we are the
birthplace of the Australasian Circus industry, thanks to the Perry Brothers and the wonderful
hard work and vision of one young Blackall girl. Mary Ellen Atkins, a previous resident of
Blackall, ran away to join the Perry Bros Circus and went on to spawn so many other famous
Australian circus troupes.

Our base product is, and will always be, amongst the world’s best broadacre pastoral produce,
wool, beef, meat sheep, goats, horses and our greatest asset is beyond doubt, our people.

The friendly, honest, caring, resilient and proud community of the Blackall Tambo region, in
true country hospitality, are very keen to welcome you to the 2021 BETTER IN BLACKALL
festival so you can be a part of what we are all about.

Please, relax and help us celebrate, thanks to the never-ending hard work of the wonderfully
engaged Better in Blackall Festival committee.

                                                   Cr Andrew Martin
                                                   Mayor
                                                   Blackall-Tambo Regional Council
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    Message from the Premier & Minister

    Welcome to Blackall and to the Better in Blackall Festival, as
    we continue to celebrate the Year of Outback Tourism.

    This four-day festival brings to life the imagery created by the
    #betterinblackall Instagram movement, which promotes and
    celebrates the heritage of Blackall, while adding value to the
    Matilda Way. There are plenty of arts and cultural experiences
    and local produce to enjoy.

    Queensland’s Outback is one of Australia’s most beautiful
    regions, and the Year of Outback Tourism continues to
    showcase its many experiences, opportunities to explore, and
    amazing flora and fauna. It is also a great opportunity to meet
    many wonderful Queenslanders along the way!                          The Hon Annastacia
                                                                           Palaszczuk MP
    At this time, we are all mindful of the economic challenges         Premier of Queensland
    of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Queensland
    Government continues to work with Queenslanders throughout
    the State so we can unite and recover for Queensland jobs.

    We have strengthened our support for the tourism industry
    because it is important to Blackall, to Outback Queensland
    and to the Queensland economy. Tourism is a major industry
    for Queensland, and a strong contributor for Outback
    Queensland’s regional economy. That is why the Queensland
    Government is delighted to work with Better in Blackall
    Incorporated. Together, we are supporting Queenslanders and
    creating jobs for Queenslanders.

    More than 50 events and experiences have been supported by
    the Queensland Government’s Year of Outback Tourism Events
    Program, and these emphasise the outstanding choice offered
    by Outback Queensland, for Queenslanders and for visitors to
    our great State.                                                        The Hon Stirling
                                                                              Hinchliffe MP
    We hope you enjoy the Better in Blackall Festival, along with          Minister for Tourism
                                                                       Industry Development and
    everything else Blackall has to offer.
                                                                         Innovation and Minister
                                                                                for Sport
    Share your photos, post your stories, tell your friends, and
    make plans to head back to Queensland’s Outback.
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Welcome to the 2021 Better in Blackall Festival.
Get ready for a fantastic four days and to experience the best of Blackall

 Get social with us: follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with what’s happening.

 Book your tickets: while most of our program features free entry, some events are paid/
ticketed with limited capacity. Make sure you check online before the Festival!
 Get glamping: make the most of the Festival atmosphere and ease of access with your very
own comfy tent city accommodation.
 Bring some cash: our ticketing is online and most of our vendors offer cashless
transactions, however we recommend you bring some spare dollars along.
 Stay COVID safe: please stay home if you’re sick, maintain good hygiene and follow the latest
COVID requirements as outlined by the Queensland Government.

                        Our priority is to keep
                        all of our community      Tickets GET IN QUICK!
                        and visitors safe.                BOOK YOUR
                        This Festival is being            TICKETS FOR
                        conducted with                    OUR PAID
                        regard to the Industry            EVENTS!
                        Framework for
                        COVID Safe Events in
                        Queensland.
                                                          Need help with booking your tickets
The Check In Qld app is mandatory for various             online? Visit or talk to our Blackall
activities and venues acrsoss Queensland.                 Visitor Information Centre in the
QR codes will be displayed at the entry to                library on Shamrock Street.
activites and venues where you need to check-in.

OQTA is a proud partner of the
Better in Blackall Festival 2021.
For more about Outback
Queensland Events and
experiences please visit our
website:

outbackqueensland.com.au
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Festival
Map
                                                                     SHAMROCK STREET
                                                                                                 SHAMROCK STREET
                                                                                                      CLOSED
                                                                                                   4:30PM FRI TO
                                                                                                   MIDNIGHT SAT

                                                                                               Ram
                                                                                               Park

                                                                                               Banks
    TOWN CENTRE
                                                     Market Stalls

                                                                                               Park

                                             Tent
    RAM PARK                                 City

                                               BBQ
                                               comps
                                                                           Billy Cart Tracks

    BANKS PARK
                                              Memorial                                          Triathlon
                                              Hall                                              Finish

    MEMORIAL PARK

                                                                      Main
    PICNIC AREA                                                       Stage

    OLD BLACKALL
    HOSPITAL                                                                                                       SALEYARDS 2KM

    BIG B SIGN
                                                                      Town Centre
                        GARDEN STREET

    MEMORIAL HALL

    CULTURAL CENTRE                     Cultural Memorial
                                        Centre Park

    SHORT ST BUILDING

    AQUATIC CENTRE

    SALEYARDS

    MESSENGER
    INSTALLATION

                                                                                               Aquatic
                                                                                               Centre
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  What’s on                                                   GET IN QUICK!

                                                       Tickets
                                                              BOOK YOUR
                                                              TICKETS FOR
                                                              OUR PAID
                                                              EVENTS!

  WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST 2021

   WHAT’S ON              TIME             WHERE            COST           DETAILS

   Messengers             Throughout       Various                         Public artwork
   installation           festival         locations                       installation

   Whip Cracking          7:00PM           Banks Park       Free entry     Food available
   in the Park with
                          Gates open                                       BYO Drinks
   Nathan ‘Whippy’
                          6:30PM
   Griggs

  THURSDAY 19 AUGUST 2021

   WHAT’S ON              TIME         WHERE                COST           DETAILS

   Beef & Bangers         8:30AM       Blackall Saleyards   $20 adults     1 hour guided tour &
   Blackall Saleyards     9:30AM                            $10 8-16       Barcoo Banger tasting.
   Experience             10:30AM                           U8 free        Book tickets online.

   Sculpture Trail Tour   3:30PM       Blackall - various   $10            1 hour bus tour. Book
                                       locations                           tickets online.

   The Big ‘B’ Sign       4:30PM       Landsborough         Free entry     Large scale art
   Grand Opening                       Highway                             installation unveiling.

   Memories &             6:00PM       Old Blackall         $75            Four course dinner,
   Moments                             Hospital             Book tickets   fashion parade, light
                                                            online         display & 1RAR band.

Make the most of your time at
the Festival - stay in tent city!                           tentcityhire.com.au/betterinblackall
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    friday 20 AUGUST 2021                                             What’s on
    WHAT’S ON              TIME      WHERE               COST         DETAILS

    Stewie’s Outback       From      Ram Park            Free Entry   Demonstrations,
    Experience             6:00AM                                     competitions and
                                                                      displays.

    Sculpture Trail Bus    3:30PM    Various locations   $10          Book tickets online.
    Tour                             in Blackall                      Pick-up points in town.

    Culture on Eat         From      Memorial Park       Free Entry   Food and entertainment.
    Street                 3:00PM

    Bluey & Bingo Live     4:30PM    Memorial Hall       $20          Book tickets online.

    Bluey & Bingo          6:00PM    Memorial Park       Free Entry   1 token per family -
    Meet & Greet                                         with token   register online.

    Art Exhibition         6:00PM    Cultural Centre     Free Entry   Bar operating at event.
    Opening

    saturday 21 AUGUST 2021

    WHAT’S ON              TIME      WHERE               COST         DETAILS

    Blackall Barracudas    6:15AM    Aquatic Centre      $10-$30      Various events. Online
    Duathlon / Triathlon             start                            registration. Prizes!

    Sandcastle Building    All day   Banks Park          Free Entry   Displays and live
    Workshop               9:00AM                                     demonstrations.

    Street Party           All day   Town Centre         Free Entry   Some ticketed events,
                                                                      see event list below.

    Market & Food          9:00AM    Town Centre         Free Entry   Local creations and
    Stalls                                                            treats to eat.

    BBQ on a Plate         9:00AM    Town Centre         $80 per      Team competition with
    Cook-off                                             team         great prizes.

    Transport Through      9:00AM    Short Street        Free Entry   Blackall Historical
    the Ages                         Building                         Society displays.

    Shank Brothers         10:00AM   Town Centre         Free Entry   BBQ Low & Slow, Fast &
    Masterclass                                                       Hot demonstration.
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saturday 21 AUGUST 2021                                              What’s on
 WHAT’S ON               TIME       WHERE              COST          DETAILS

 Bluey & Bingo Live      10:30AM    Banks Park         $20           Book tickets online.
                         3:00PM

 Bluey & Bingo           11:30AM    Banks Park         Free Entry    1 token per family -
 Meet & Greet            4:00PM                        with token    register online.

 Food and                11:00AM    Memorial Hall      $50 per       High-end beverage &
 Beverage Pairing        2:00PM                        person, per   food tasting masterclass.
 Masterclasses           4:00PM                        session       Includes take home
                         7:00PM                                      memento. 18+ event.

 Ben’s Chicken           11:30AM    Town Centre        Free Entry    Have a flutter on your
 Races                                                               favourite chook!

 The BIG Steak           12:00PM    Town Centre        $80 per       Team competition with
 Cook-off                                              team          great prizes.

 Street Spit Roast       12:00PM    Town Centre        $15 adult     Limited places. Book
 Luncheon                                              $5 children   tickets online.

 Bush Beatz Youth        12:30PM    Town Centre        Free Entry    Great entertainment
 Dance                                                               from our local talent.

 Better in Blackall      12:45PM,   Town Centre        Free Entry    Join in with Blackall’s
 Song                    6:30PM                                      very own song.

 Blue Light Billy Cart   1:00PM     Town Centre        Free Entry    Tear up the main street
 Races                                                               track and win prizes.

 Celebrity Billy Cart    5:00M      Town Centre        Free Entry    Who will be our celebrity
 Race                                                                racers this year?

 Live Music              6:30PM     Town Centre        Free Entry    Main stage. Until late.

SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021

 WHAT’S ON               TIME       WHERE              COST          DETAILS

 Brekky on the           7:30AM     Riverside picnic   From $6       Relax on the banks of the
 Barcoo                             area                             Barcoo with brekky.

 Mad Mudder              9:00AM     Riverside picnic   $5 per        Free t-shirt, plus prizes
                                    area               competitor    up for grabs!
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We are with you
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              along the way
Barcoo Living                 Come and be a part of our warm and
                              close knit community
Multi Purpose                 • Flexible care and support
Service                       • Home Care co-located on site
                              • Aged care that is accessible and affordable

    To book a personal tour
    call 07 4657 6777
    2A Coronation Drive, Blackall
    careagedcare.com.au
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Messengers installation                            LOCATIONS: BANKS PARK,
                                                   MEMORIAL PARK & TOWN CENTRE
THROUGHOUT FESTIVAL

Landing as Messengers of Blackall/Tambo,           This project is an original commission by Brisbane
this public installation is part of the regional   Festival, supported by the Giving Program by Tim
Messengers of Brisbane tour that will see          Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax.
giant Gouldian finches in party hats, created      The Queensland Government, through Arts
by internationally renowned visual artist          Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland, is
Florentijn Hofman, bring hope, joy and art to      proud to support Brisbane Festival, which features
communities across Queensland.                     on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar.

                                                   whip cracking in the park
                                                   with nathan ‘whippy’ griggs
                                                   7:00PM | WEDNESDAY

                                                   LOCATION: BANKS PARK
                                                   COST: FREE ENTRY

                                                   Get set for a cracking good time with
                                                   Australia’s Number 1 Whip Cracking
                                                   Entertainer and 5 times Guinness World
                                                   Record Holder, Nathan ‘Whippy’ Griggs.

                                                   Food Available, BYO Drinks
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 Sculpture Trail TourS                          BEEF & bangers TOUR:
 3:30PM | THURSDAY                              Blackall Saleyard
 3:30PM | FRIDAY                                experience
                                                8:30AM, 9:30AM, 10:30AM | THURSDAY
 LOCATION: BLACKALL
 COST: $10
                                                LOCATION: BLACKALL
 Blackall is a thriving cultural and artistic   COST: $15 - 30
 beacon in Outback Queensland with many
 artists calling the local area home.           Get up close and personal with the story of
                                                our local beef industry in a guided tour of
 Take the opportunity to explore the artistic   this world-class facility where local graziers
 landscape of our town in the comfort of a      and stock agents come together to trade.
 guided drive-by Sculpture Tour.                Watch live as auctioneers demonstrate
                                                their fast-paced skills. Sample the very
 Friday’s tour wraps up at the Big B Grand      best handcrafted, gourmet ‘Barcoo Banger’
 Opening.                                       sausages.

                                                BIG B SIGN: GRAND OPENING
                                                4:30PM | THURSDAY

                                                LOCATION: LANDSBOROUGH HWY
                                                COST: FREE ENTRY

                                                The B Big Sign is a new community art
                                                installation following on from ‘The People’s
                                                Sign’ which was launched at the 2019 Better
                                                in Blackall Festival. The Big B Sign is another
                                                unique and bold visual representation of
                                                what it means to live in the Blackall region.
                                                Come along and celebrate what it’s like to live
                                                like a local in Blackall!
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                                                                                     1RAR BAND

  Festival
  official
  opening
memories & moments:
old blackall hospital
farewell
6:00PM | THURSDAY

LOCATION: HOSPITAL ROAD, BLACKALL                 Donna Maree Robinson: RISE 2019, William
                                                  Jolly Bridge Projection, Brisbane River Festival
COST: $75

Come and say Goodbye to the Old Blackall
Hospital.

Hosted by the Blackall Hospital Auxiliary, this
is a commemorative community event for the
final chapter of the Old Blackall Hospital.

This will be an evening affair to officially
open the Better in Blackall Festival with
a projection light show from acclaimed
Queensland projection artist Donna Maree
Robinson.

The evening includes fine food, historic
hospital artefacts on display, a fashion
parade with homegrown designers ‘Red
Ridge the Label’ and ‘Jericho Road Clothing’
and live entertainment from 1RAR Band into
the night.
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 stewie’s Outback
 Experience
 FROM 6:00AM | FRIDAY

 LOCATION: RAM PARK                              Displays and demonstrations:
 COST: FREE ENTRY
                                                 6:00am – Early birds damper entrants
 Immerse yourself in a day of authentic, old-    9:00am – Blacksmith demonstration
 fashioned Outback hospitality with Stewie.      9.30am – Wheelwright demonstration
 Relive the past with live demonstrations        9.45am – Whip & greenhide ropes making
 of wagon wheelwrighting, greenhide rope         10.00am – Working dog exhibition
 making, working dogs, sheep shearing, and
 life on the farm – bringing heritage to life!   10.30am – Damper cooking workshop
 Watch and sample the hotly contested True-      10.45am – Sheep shearing demonstration
 Blue Damper Cooking Comp and enjoy live
                                                 11.00am – Whip cracking competition
 entertainment and food vendors on site.
                                                 Midday – Judging damper competition

     Central Queensland

          Ros Kavanagh
            4652 8620
insurancelongreach@elders.com.au
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Bluey & Bingo live                         Bluey & Bingo meet & greet
interactive experience
4:30PM | FRIDAY                            6:00PM | FRIDAY
LOCATION: MEMORIAL HALL                    LOCATION: MEMORIAL PARK

10:30AM & 3:00PM | SATURDAY                11:30AM & 4:00PM | SATURDAY
LOCATION: BANKS PARK                       LOCATION: BANKS PARK

COST: $20, under 18mths free               COST: FREE ENTRY WITH 1 TOKEN PER FAMILY
Tickets online only                        Register for your token online

Wackadoo! See Australia’s favourite Blue   Get a Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet Token for
Heeler Pups on stage and play Magic        FREE (limited number) and come and meet
Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy     everyone’s favourite heelers in person for
& More!                                    smiles, photos and plenty of flossing of
                                           course!

                                           Tickets are limited so get in quick!
                                           A special thanks to the Blackall
                                           Neighbourhood Centre for making this
                                           possible.

                                             scan to search
                                             events &
                                             register for
                                             your ticket or
                                             token
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 culture on eat street
 FROM 3:00PM | FRIDAY

 LOCATION: MEMORIAL PARK                            Art & Photography
 COST: FREE ENTRY                                   Competition exhibition
 Eat Street meets the Outback!                      FROM 6:00PM | FRIDAY

 From the scents of aromatic food to the
                                                    LOCATION: CULTURAL CENTRE
 sounds of music, the Memorial Park’s will be
                                                    COST: FREE ENTRY
 abuzz. A great event for friends and family to
 gather under the stars.                            The Blackall Cultural Association presents
                                                    the opening night of their Annual Art &
 Fill the belly, be amazed by ‘Sand in your Eyes’   Photography Exhibition. The exhibition and
 fire breathings sand display, and the Shank        competition has been running for over 20
 Bros Taster Teasers, browse the nearby Art         years and has built up a solid reputation as
 and Photography Exhibition, and dance the          the place for artists to display, compete and
 night away with live performances from Cap         sell their artwork, showcasing work from
 Coast singing sensation Chenai Boucher,            local and regional artists.
 1RAR Band, and Brisbane Eat Street Stars
 Geed Up.
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blackall barracudas
triathlon/duathlon
6:15AM | SATURDAY

LOCATION: AQUATIC CENTRE
COST: $10 - $30

For those looking to get the heart pumping,
be a part of Blackall’s Ultimate Triathlon.
With events to cover all bases, from fun
runs, to individuals and team events, there is
something for all fitness levels.

                                                 selfies at the roly poly
                                                 LOCATION: LANDSBOROUGH HWY

                                                 Why not detour past Blackall’s most
                                                 photographed sculpture – the Roly Poly!
                                                 The creativity of artist Richard Moffat, the
                                                 giant wire ball reflects the tumbleweed of
                                                 the Outback. It’s the perfect spot for a photo
                                                 opportunity with a straight horizon line and
                                                 the most stunning sunrises and sunsets
                                                 creating the perfect backdrop.

                                                 Be sure to tag your selfies with
                                                 #betterinblackall
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     4LG is your
     radio station!
     With a coverage area twice the
     size of Victoria, 4LG supports
     many local events in the way of
     sponsorship and interviews.

                                 Give the station a call on 4658 3333 if
                                 you would like to promote your event
                                 or business on either 4LG or West FM.
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                         Street Party
                                 ALL DAY | SATURDAY 21.8.21

A party to celebrate our heritage, our community, our diversity, and our creativity. Non-stop fun
                   all day and late into evening right in the heart of our town.

                                                  YOUTH Activities
                                                  ALL DAY FROM 9:00AM | SATURDAY

                                                  LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE

                                                  Saturday will be filled with lots of great
                                                  entertainment and activities for kids
                                                  throughout the day: from Bluey & Bingo, to
                                                  sand castle creations, to billy cart races!

                                                  Market Stalls
                                                  ALL DAY FROM 9:00AM | SATURDAY

                                                  LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE

                                                  Jewellery, fashion, gifts, homewares, food,
                                                  treats and even something for our furry
                                                  friends! The Market and Food Stalls are
                                                  the perfect place to indulge in some retail
                                                  therapy and ensure you take part of the
                                                  Outback home with you. #shoplocal

STREET ACTS & PERFORMERS
ALL DAY | SATURDAY

LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE

There will be busking performers lining
the streets throughout the day with dance
performances and music to suit every taste.
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     sand in your eyes
     ALL DAY FROM 9:00AM | SATURDAY

     LOCATION: BANKS PARK
     C0ST: FREE ENTRY

     Create the impossible and wonderful with
     Sand in Your Eyes master sculptor Dennis
     Massoud.

     This year’s signature artist is Dennis Massoud
     the world class sand sculptor ‘Sand in Your
     Eyes’ who will not only be creating his own
     masterpiece throughout the day, but also
     holding workshops to help you hone your own
     skills.
     SANDCASTLE BUILDING WORKSHOP: 9:00AM

     transport through the
     years historical display
     FROM 9:00AM | SATURDAY

     LOCATION: SHORT STREET BUILDING
     C0ST: FREE ENTRY

     Enjoy taking a trip back in time with a pop-up
     historical display from the Blackall Historical
     Society.

     ben’s famous chicken races
     FROM 11:30AM | SATURDAY

     LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE
     C0ST: FREE ENTRY

     The fastest chickens in Queensland are
     coming to town!

     Come and see what all the fuss is about
     when Tambo’s Ben’s Famous Chicken Races
     tear up the main street. You can even ‘buy’
     your favourite if you’re feeling lucky, with all
     proceeds going to the Royal Flying Doctors
     Service.
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                                        BBQ ON A PLATE COOKOFF
                                        COMP STARTS 9:00AM | SATURDAY

                                        LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE
                                        C0ST: $80 PER TEAM

                                        Teams must cook one hero protein using
                                        beef, lamb or goat (supply own) along with
                                        two accompanying sides. Everything must
                                        be cooked using a BBQ powered by either
                                        wood or charcoal. No gas BBQs can be used.
                                        Judges will visit each pit yard and hear from
                                        the team about their dish.

                                        THE BIG STEAK COOKOFF
                                        COMP STARTS 12:00PM | SATURDAY

                                        LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE
                                        C0ST: $80 PER TEAM

                                        Teams will draw two steaks from a ballot
     WIN A SMOKER & OTHER               and will have two hours to prepare, cook and
     GREAT PRIZES!                      serve. Your final steak will be judged ‘blind’
                                        and given to the judging desk on a paper
     Competition entry includes         plate with no sauces or accompaniments.
     registration, exclusive BBQ
     Masterclass with Shank Brothers,
     and BBQ pack.

                                        Shank Brothers BBQ
                                        Low & Slow, Fast & Hot
                                        Masterclass
                                        10:00AM | SATURDAY

                                        LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE
                                        C0ST: FREE ENTRY

                                        Learn from the absolute best when
                                        Brisbane’s award winning BBQ champions,
                                        Shank Brothers BBQ, host the Smoking
                                        Masterclass that dreams are made of!
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   Food and Beverage Pairing Masterclasses with
   A&K Purveryors
   SATURDAY
   SESSION 1 - 11:00AM Introduction to Premium Beer & Food Pairing Masterclass
   SESSION 2 - 2:00PM Introduction to Premium Whisky & Food Pairing Masterclass
   SESSION 3 - 4:00PM Introduction to Premium Gin & Food Pairing Masterclass
   SESSION 4 - 7:00PM Introduction to Premium Wine & Food Pairing Masterclass

   LOCATION: MEMORIAL HALL                     One of Brisbane’s highly regarded ‘Booze
   C0ST: $50 PER PERSON PER SESSION            Specialists’ in the industry, Adam Elliott from
   Over 18 years old only                      A&K Purveyors is in town to give festival
                                               goers a rare experience. Enjoy high-end
                                               speciality beer, wine and gin from all over
                                               the world in intimate tasting sessions, paired
                                               with the best foods to enhance flavours and
                                               compliment the beverage. Your taste buds
                                               will be thanking you!

                                               Street spitroast luncheon
                                               FROM 12:00PM | SATURDAY

                                               LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE
                                               COST:ADULTS $15, CHILDREN $5

                                               Treat your taste buds with a delicious spit
                                               roast luncheon. Limited places!

                                               These luncheons always sell out, so get in
                                               quick!

                                                             Locally led.
                                                             Locally understood.
The National Recovery and
Resilience Agency provides                                   Locally implemented.
 national leadership and
  coordination of natural
  disasters and hazards.                                    www.recovery.gov.au
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                                                Red Ridge Bush Beatz Youth
                                                Dance Program
                                                12:30PM | SATURDAY

                                                LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE
                                                COST: FREE ENTRY

                                                There’s a dance program in the West that
                                                keeps our kids dancing, and it’s called Bush
                                                Beatz - check it out!

 better in blackall song
 12:45PM & 6:30PM | SATURDAY

 LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE

 Come along and have a listen to our very own
 Better in Blackall song!

                                                Blackall Bluelight Billy
                                                Cart Races
                                                1:00PM | SATURDAY

                                                LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE

                                                Get your backside trackside for the crowd
                                                favourite - Blue Light Billy Cart Races.
                                                Nominate or cheer on your favourite as they
                                                race down Blackall’s main drag!

 celebrity Bluelight Billy
 Cart Races
 5:00PM | SATURDAY

 LOCATION: TOWN CENTRE

 Who will be the mystery celebrities to race
 down the track?
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GEED UP

           CHENAI BOUCHER

          live music
          6:30PM UNTIL LATE | FRIDAY
          LOCATION: CULTURE ON EAT STREET
                    MEMORIAL PARK

          ALL DAY | SATURDAY
          LOCATION: MAIN STAGE, TOWN CENTRE

          COST: FREE ENTRY

          Live music on Friday & Saturday throughout the
          day and night across the Festival locations.

          Friday and Saturday night comes alive until
          late with Chenai Boucher kicking off the party,
          followed by the 1RAR Band and Eat Streets’ Geed
          Up Music tearing the house down!
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 brekky on the barcoo                              mad mudder
 7:30AM | SUNDAY                                   9:00AM | SUNDAY

 LOCATION: BARCOO RIVER PICNIC AREA                LOCATION: BARCOO RIVER PICNIC AREA
 COST: FROM $6                                     COST: $5 PER COMPETITOR

 A BBQ Breakfast on the Banks of the Barcoo.       An obstacle course filled with mud, fun and
                                                   water! A family-friendly event to celebrate
 Come and relax, catch up with all your new        the wrap-up of the 2021 Better in Blackall
 and old friends of Blackall and get set for the   Festival! Prepare to get dirty and be
 Mad Mudder.                                       challenged!

                                                      Prizes up for grabs!
                                                      Register online. All registrations
                                                      receive a FREE t-shirt.
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                              also on
Stay another day and check out more of the great experiences Blackall has to offer.

                                           woolscour tours
                                           DAILY TOURS

                                           LOCATION: BLACKALL WOOLSCOUR
                                           COST: ENTRY FEE - CHECK WEBSITE

                                           Discover the Blackall Woolscour, the last
                                           remaining steam operated wool washing
                                           plant in Australia. A living museum with a
                                           direct link to Australia’s pioneering era. Enjoy
                                           a tour and watch the machinery at work.

                                           www.blackallwoolscour.com.au

                                           ram park historical tours
                                           DAILY TOURS

                                           LOCATION: RAM PARK
                                           COST: FREE ENTRY

                                           Under the watchful eye of the big ram, Ram
                                           Park is a collection of old buildings filled
                                           with displays and stories that bring Blackall’s
                                           colourful history to life, preserving it for
                                           future generations.

         Need some ideas or help in booking ahead?
         Call in to our Visitor Information Centre
         located in the centre of town inside the library.
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     www.blackalltambotourism.com.au
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