Outback River Lights Festival

Nestled deep in the heart of the Australian Outback, Cunnamulla comes alive each year with the mesmerizing spectacle of the Outback River Lights Festival. This unique celebration blends the rugged beauty of the Outback with the magic of lights, creating an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. Join us as we explore the enchanting world of the Outback River Lights Festival and discover why this event has become a highlight on Cunnamulla’s cultural calendar.

EVENT LEAD-UP – 1 MONTH PRIOR

Light Up Your Garden Competition – St George Freightlines
Festival Arts & Sculpture Competition – Snap Send Solve

FRIDAY 11TH APRIL
Long Table Dinner Under the Stars @ 7pm- All About Online Training (TICKETED EVENT)

SATURDAY 12TH APRIL
Lantern Making in the Arts Hub from 9am- Toowoomba Truck Spares
Bush Tucker Masterclass in the Supper Room @ 10.30am-  Toowoomba Truck Spares (TICKETED EVENT)
Circus Workshops in Centenary Park @ 11am- J & L Industries
Camp Oven Cooking in The Yarning Tent @ 11am- Schmidt Contracting
Bush Tucker Cooking Demo in the Yarning Tent @ 1pm- Toowoomba Truck Spares
Roving Circus Performance in Centenary Park @ 1.30pm- J & L Industries
Camp Oven Cooking in The Yarning Tent @ 2.00pm- Schmidt Contracting
Emu Egg Painting arts workshop in the Arts Hub @ 2.30pm- RESQ + (TICKETED EVENT)
Afternoon Vixens of Fall Country Rock Music in the Park @ 3pm- All About Aquatics
Fire Twirling Workshops in Centenary Park @ 3pm- J & L Industries
Welcome to Country Main Stage @ 5pm- Paroo Shire Council
Yidiki Live Performance @ 5.15pm- Fourier Technologies
Kooma Culture Knowledge Sharing in the Yarning Tent @ 5.45pm- Fourier Technologies
Lantern Light Display at the Arts Hub @ 5.45pm- Toowoomba Truck Spares
Live Music from Bluesy Cruisy Main Stage @ 6.15pm- All About Aquatics
Fire Show Performance at Main Stage @ 7pm- J & L Industries

ALTERNATIVE SATURDAY AFTERNOON PLANS
Head off to Noorama Races
Gates open Noon – 1st Race at 1pm
Return bus transfers are available for $50 per person through Rick and Vons Booked Hire Service. Book Direct on 0456 687 337
Stay to the last race or stay all night and party on past midnight

SUNDAY 13th APRIL
Lantern Making in the Arts Hub from 9am- Toowoomba Truck Spares
Bush Poets Breakfast at The Yarning Tent @ 9am- Taylor Safety Equipment
Camp Oven Cooking Demo with Poetry in The Yarning Tent @ 9am- Schmidt Contracting
Fire Twirling Workshops in Centenary Park @ 10am- J & L Industries
Community Markets from 10am to 4pm- Trazlbat
Kooma Culture Knowledge Sharing in the Yarning Tent @ 11am- Fourier Technologies
Boomerang Painting arts workshop in The Yarning Tent @ 11am- RESQ +
Lunch Camp Oven Cooking Demo in The Yarning Tent @ 12.30pm- Schmidt Contracting
Live Music from Bluesy Cruisy Main Stage @ 12.30pm- Charlotte Plains
Circus Workshops in Centenary Park @ 1pm- J & L Industries
Bush Tucker Cooking Demo in the Yarning Tent @ 1.30pm- Toowoomba Truck Spares
Lee Griffin Afternoon Music in the Park @ 2.30pm- Charlotte Plains
Last Chance -Camp Oven Cooking in The Yarning Tent @ 3pm- Schmidt Contracting
Fire Twirling Workshops in Centenary Park @ 4.30pm- J & L Industries
Bush Tucker Cooking Demo in the Yarning Tent @ 4.30pm- Toowoomba Truck Spares
Vixens of Fall Country Rock Music in the Park @ 4.30pm- Charlotte Plains
Kids Fire Show Performance at Main Stage @ 6.15pm- J & L Industries
Riverlights Lantern Parade. Meet at the Arts Hub @ 6.30pm- Toowoomba Truck Spares
Fireworks Finale @ 7pm – Paroo Shire Council

Message from the Minister for Environment and Tourism and the Minister for Science and Innovation, the Honourable Andrew Powell MP

Lean more by visiting: https://cunnamullatourism.com.au/outback-river-lights-festival/