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Channel Country Challenge
Thargomindah, South West

05 - 07 April 2013

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Phone:

07 4655 3103

Alternate:

0408 255 326

Email:

norley.station@bigpond.com

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Description

The Channel Country Challenge is the largest annual event for the town of Thargomindah.

Friday kicks off with campdrafting followed by two hand cutting events and the kids ""chook challenge"" that night. There is a bar and canteen each day and night from Friday to Sunday. Saturday starts with the Stockman's Challenge events and more campdrafting. There is a Stallion sire service fee auction for the royal flying doctors service Saturday evening followed by night rodeo. DJ and bar Saturday night have the grounds at full capacity with locals and visitors coming from far and wide to dance the night away. Sunday has more campdrafting and the finals for each Stockman's Challenge and campdraft finishing up with presentations and Sunday dinner for anyone staying.

Property Details

Facilities

Alcohol
Bar
Car park
Entertainment
Disabled toilet

Other Information

Children:
Children are welcome.

Disabled:
There is disabled access to the toilets only.

Inclusions:
For competition nominations please contact Katie Brown on (07) 4655 3103.

Frequency: Annual

Event Dates

05 - 07 April 2013

Entry Costs

Entry	Cost	Valid From	Inclusions
All Tickets	$15.00	05 - 07 Apr 13	Weekend pass.
All Tickets	$10.00	06 Apr 13	Saturday night rodeo.

Venues

Thargomindah Rodeo Grounds

Address:
Racecourse Road
Thargomindah
Queensland Australia 4492

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Racecourse Road
Thargomindah
Queensland Australia 4492

Contact Details

Phone:

07 4655 3103

Alt:

0408 255 326

Email:

norley.station@bigpond.com

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