Live Entertainment
BIRDSVILLE RACES PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Hourly from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Movie Screening “Diamantina Spirit”
Wirrarri Theatrette
Hourly from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Movie Screening “Diamantina Spirit”
Wirrarri Theatrette
8:30AM
REGISTRATIONS OPEN – RFDS FUN RUN
Adjacent entrance to the Birdsville Tourist Park.
9:30AM
RFDS FUN RUN COMMENCES
Adjacent entrance to the Birdsville Tourist Park. Further details including route and registration details available here.
Hourly from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Movie Screening “Diamantina Spirit”
Wirrarri Theatrette
From 2:00PM
MUSIC AT THE BIRDSVILLE HOTEL
Music by Cameron Cusac and John O’Dea.
4:00PM
MEMPHIS MOOVERS DUO
Live music in the food court.
6:30PM
TWILIGHT OUTDOOR CINEMA – THE BACK OF BEYOND
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of The Back of Beyond and The Last Mail from Birdsville on the big screen. Bring a deck chair or a picnic rug and enjoy free entertainment.
Hourly from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Movie Screening “Diamantina Spirit”
Wirrarri Theatrette
11.30AM
MEMPHIS MOOVERS DUO IN THE FOOD COURT
Live music in the food court.
FROM 12:00noon
KANGAROO BUS LINES SHUTTLE COMMENCES
Shuttle operates between Birdsville Caravan Park & River on the hour every hour until 9pm.
Fare $2 (Part proceeds to the RFDS)
1:00PM – 2:30PM
OPEN DAY BAKE SALE & SAUSAGE SIZZLE – BIRDSVILLE STATE SCHOOL
Birdsville State School.
1:00PM
BUSH CRICKET – BIRDSVILLE VS BEDOURIE
Local communities go head to head in the ‘channel country ashes’ on the Birdsville Oval.
From 2:00PM
LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BIRDSVILLE HOTEL
2pm John O’Dea, 3pm The Crack Up Sisters Back, Crack and Sack Challenge. 5pm Bush Dance Music. 6pm onwards live music from Tammy Moxon, Cameron Cusack and the Smashing Bumpkins.
6:30PM – 11:00PM
RFDS BIRDSVILLE RACES COCKTAIL PARTY
Birdsville Community Hall. Tickets essential.
7:00PM
FRED BROPHY’S BOXING TROUPE – SHOW #1
Opposite the Birdsville Hotel
9:00PM
FRED BROPHY’S BOXING TROUPE – SHOW # 2 (SUBJECT TO DEMAND)
Opposite the Birdsville Hotel
Hourly from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Movie Screening “Diamantina Spirit”
Wirrarri Centre Theatrette
9:30AM
CALCUTTA (FRIDAY RACE DAY)
Ticket sales commence at 9.30am in front of the Birdsville Hotel with draw & auction to follow at 10.45am
10:30AM
GATES OPEN
Birdsville Race Course
10:30AM
KANGAROO BUS LINES SHUTTLE COMMENCES
Shuttle operates between Birdsville Tourist Park & race course until 6pm. Fare $2 (Part proceeds to the RFDS)
12:00PM
OBE PAVILION (Trackside Hospitality) OPENS
Open until 4.30pm
12:00PM
NOVELTY FASHIONS ON THE FIELD NOMINATIONS OPEN
Registrations open
1:22PM
RACE 1 OF THE 6 RACE PROGRAM
3:00PM
FLEA CIRCUS FOR THE KIDS
The Crackup Sisters present a beautifully crafted melding of The Old World Flea Circus with colourful characters and interactive play suitable for all ages. At the Kids Zone on course (behind Fashions on the Field).
5:00PM
MEMPHIS MOOVERS DUO IN THE FOOD COURT
Live music in the food court
5:30PM
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BIRDSVILLE HOTEL
The Crack Up Sisters Comedy Show followed by live music from Tammy Moxon, Cameron Cusack and the Smashing Bumpkins.
6:00PM
BUS SHUTTLE CONTINUES
Shuttle operates between Birdsville Tourist Park & Campground until 12pm every 30 minutes. Fare $2 – no change (Part proceeds to the RFDS)
7:30PM
FRED BROPHY’S BOXING TROUPE – 1ST SHOW
7:30PM
VARIETY NIGHT AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
Experience a hypnosis show followed by live entertainment courtesy of the Memphis Moovers Duo. Doors open 7.30pm. FREE entry. Bar available.
9:30PM
FRED BROPHY’S BOXING TROUPE – 2ND SHOW SUBJECT TO DEMAND
Hourly from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Movie Screening “Diamantina Spirit”
Wirrarri Centre Theatrette
9:30AM
CALCUTTA (BIRDSVILLE CUP)
Ticket sales commence at 9.30am in front of the Birdsville Hotel with draw & auction to follow at 10.45am
10:30AM
GATES OPEN
Birdsville Race Course
10:30AM
KANGAROO BUS LINES SHUTTLE COMMENCES
Shuttle operates between Birdsville Tourist Park & race course until 6pm. Fare $2 (Part proceeds to the RFDS)
11:00AM
FASHIONS ON THE FIELD NOMINATIONS OPEN
Nominations open
12:00PM
OBE PAVILION (Trackside Hospitality) OPENS
Open until 4.30pm. SOLD OUT event.
12:53PM
RACE 1 OF THE 7 RACE PROGRAM
1:15PM
FASHIONS ON THE FIELD NOMINATIONS CLOSE
Nominations close with heats to follow immediately
2:10PM
FASHIONS ON THE FIELD FINALS
3:00PM
FLEA CIRCUS FOR THE KIDS
The Crackup Sisters present a beautifully crafted melding of The Old World Flea Circus with colourful characters and interactive play suitable for all ages. At the Kids Zone on course (behind Fashions on the Field).
3:54PM
TAB BIRDSVILLE CUP (FEATURE RACE)
5:30PM
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BIRDSVILLE HOTEL
The Crack Up Sisters Comedy Show followed by live music from Tammy Moxon, Cameron Cusack and the Smashing Bumpkins.
6:00PM
BUS SHUTTLE CONTINUES
Shuttle operates between Birdsville Tourist Park & riverside campground until 10pm every 30 minutes. Fare $2 – no change (Part proceeds to the RFDS)
6:30PM
CHARITY AUCTION
In front of Fred Brophy’s Boxing Tent. Proceeds to RFDS, Birdsville Clinic and Birdsville State School.
7:30PM
FRED BROPHY’S BOXING TROUPE – 1ST SHOW
7:30PM
VARIETY NIGHT AT THE COMMUNITY HALL
Experience a hypnosis show followed by live entertainment courtesy of the Memphis Moovers Duo. Doors open 7.30pm. FREE entry. Bar available.
9:30PM
FRED BROPHY’S BOXING TROUPE – 2ND SHOW SUBJECT TO DEMAND
7AM-10AM
BLOW BEFORE YOU GO
Adjacent Birdsville Roadhouse, opposite the Tourist Park. A free service by Queensland Police to check your blood alcohol level before you leave Birdsville. Remember to walk up, not drive!
Hourly from 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Movie Screening “Diamantina Spirit”
Wirrarri Theatrette
2:00PM
AFTERNOON CHILL SESSION AT THE BIRDSVILLE HOTEL
Afternoon chill session snacks, arm-wrestling, hand-ball and music. Front bar from 2pm with Tammy Moxon and John O’Dea.