May Day Celebrations is the biggest weekend of the year for the outback town of Barcaldine, the birthplace of the Australian Labor Party. The weekend kicks off with the sportsman's dinner at the historic Shire Hall on the Friday night.
The Tree of Knowledge Cup Race meeting is held on the Saturday afternoon at the Barcaldine Racecourse, followed by the Speed Shears Competition at Crawchie Pot including a bar and barbecue.
On Sunday join in the rev-fest with a one eighth of a mile drag racing competition which is open to various classifications of cars. Join in and watch the Rugby League match and the heat of the Goat Races on Sunday afternoon.
Monday will include markets in the main street of Barcaldine, followed by a parade. The procession culminates in a sports day at the showgrounds for the whole family which will include the finals of the goat races.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4651 1220
Web:
www.barcaldine.qld.gov.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Date:
From
03 May 08
To
05 May 08
Frequency: Annual
Venue: JD Bennett Memorial Sporting Ground
Pine Street
Barcaldine Showgrounds
Barcaldine
Queensland, Australia
4725
Venue: Barcaldine Shire Council Hall
71 Ash Street
Barcaldine
Queensland, Australia
4725
Venue: Barcaldine Racecourse
Capricorn Highway
Barcaldine
Queensland, Australia
4725
Venue: Barcaldine Aerodrome
Myall Street
Barcaldine
Queensland, Australia
4725
Venue: Barcaldine Showgrounds
Pine Street
Barcaldine
Queensland, Australia
4725
Venue: Crawchie Pot
Pine Street
Northern Barcaldine Showgrounds
Barcaldine
Queensland, Australia
4725
ENTRY COSTS
Free Entry: Yes
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome as this is a great day out for the whole family.
Disabled: There is access for persons with a disability.
