Bowen River Rodeo & Campdraft

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Bowen River Rodeo, Campdraft & Bush Sports will be held Thursday 4th June to Sunday 7th June 2026

Bowen River Rodeo, Campdraft and Bush Sports is an annual Collinsville event that has been running since 1886. It is held in June each year on what used to be the Queens Birthday weekend. The Campdraft begins on Friday morning and runs until Sunday afternoon with the Rodeo running Saturday & Sunday. Bowen River Bush Sports, for the kids, is held both Saturday and Sunday. Each year at Bowen River t

here is hot food available from Friday morning to Sunday evening, as well as two licensed bars and entertainment in the evenings. One bar operates near the rodeo and Campdraft action during the day only and the other bar operates in the evening where the live entertainment plays. There is a variety of vendors, selling food and drinks, coffee, clothing, leather gear, horse supplies and more.

Attention Campdraft CompetitorsNominations through Campdraft One
13/05/2026

Attention Campdraft Competitors

Nominations through Campdraft One

✴️✴️ Noms will now open Thursday 14th May @ 9am ✴️✴️Please share!Thanks!
12/05/2026

✴️✴️ Noms will now open Thursday 14th May @ 9am ✴️✴️

Please share!

Thanks!

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️A huge thank you to Pit Pony Tavern for proudly sponsoring the Open Bull Ride at the Bowen Ri...
11/05/2026

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️

A huge thank you to Pit Pony Tavern for proudly sponsoring the Open Bull Ride at the Bowen River Rodeo 2026! 🤠🔥

Located in Collinsville, Pit Pony Tavern is well known for providing comfortable accommodation, quality service, fantastic dining and a welcoming atmosphere. With relaxed indoor and outdoor bar areas, a separate dining space, friendly staff and quality food, it’s a great place to stop in and unwind. They also offer a fully stocked bottleshop, along with gaming facilities including gaming machines, TAB, Keno and TV sports.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of businesses like Pit Pony Tavern who help make our rodeo possible and continue to support regional communities and local events.

Be sure to support the businesses that support our rodeo – and thank you again to Pit Pony Tavern for backing the action-packed Open Bull Ride! 👏🐂

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️A huge thank you to Western Truck Group for proudly sponsoring the Novice Barrel Race at the ...
11/05/2026

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️

A huge thank you to Western Truck Group for proudly sponsoring the Novice Barrel Race at the Bowen River Rodeo 2026! 🏇💨

The support of businesses like Western Truck Group plays a huge role in making our rodeo possible, helping us showcase exciting events and create an unforgettable weekend for competitors and spectators alike.

We are incredibly grateful for their support of the rodeo and our local rural community. Be sure to support the businesses that support our events! 🙌

Thank you, Western Truck Group, for helping bring the action to the arena for our Novice Barrel Race competitors! 🐎

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️A huge thank you to Home Hill Stockfeeds for coming on board as proud sponsors of the Team Ro...
11/05/2026

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️

A huge thank you to Home Hill Stockfeeds for coming on board as proud sponsors of the Team Roping, Junior Breakaway and Junior Team Roping at the Bowen River Rodeo 2026! 👏🐂

Home Hill Stockfeeds plays a vital role in supporting the Northern Australian cattle industry, providing custom mixed urea and phosphorous supplements tailored to meet the needs of beef producers. From high-content urea and phosphorous loose licks, to calf and weaner feeds, and molasses concentrates, they offer quality feeding solutions designed to support cattle performance across all stages.

We are incredibly grateful for the support of local businesses like Home Hill Stockfeeds who help make our rodeo possible and continue to back our rural communities. Be sure to support the businesses that support our events! 🙌

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️A huge thank you to Dale Last for proudly sponsoring the 2nd Division Ba****ck at the Bowen R...
10/05/2026

⭐️ 2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️

A huge thank you to Dale Last for proudly sponsoring the 2nd Division Ba****ck at the Bowen River Rodeo 2026! 👏

Growing up amongst the cane fields of Bundaberg with strong family ties to the sugar and cattle industries, Dale understands firsthand the challenges faced by our rural and regional communities. Prior to entering politics, Dale served 25 years as a police officer across rural and remote Queensland, including as Officer in Charge of the Townsville Police Station.

As a former Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Townsville, and a strong advocate for regional communities, Dale continues to understand and support the issues important to those living and working in the Burdekin and beyond.

We sincerely appreciate your support of the Bowen River Rodeo and helping us bring another fantastic event to life. Be sure to join us in thanking Dale Last for backing the 2nd Division Ba****ck! 🙌🐎

⭐️2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️A huge thank you to Mobbs Marr Legal for coming on board as the proud sponsor of the 2nd Divis...
10/05/2026

⭐️2026 Sponsor Highlight⭐️

A huge thank you to Mobbs Marr Legal for coming on board as the proud sponsor of the 2nd Division Saddle Bronc at the Bowen River Rodeo 2026! 🎉🐎

At Mobbs Marr Legal, their mission is built around delivering quality legal services at a reasonable price while creating lasting relationships with their clients and supporting them as they grow. Specialising in property conveyancing, family law, wills and estates, they pride themselves on taking on the difficult and meaningful cases — helping clients navigate life’s important moments with confidence and care.

We’re incredibly grateful for their support in helping bring another unforgettable rodeo to life. Be sure to show your support for the businesses that support our community and events! 👏

⭐ 2026 SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT ⭐A huge thank you to Liberty Rural and Abbot Point Operations for coming on board once again as...
10/05/2026

⭐ 2026 SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT ⭐

A huge thank you to Liberty Rural and Abbot Point Operations for coming on board once again as the Naming Rights of the Friday Night Xtreme Broncs and Xtreme Rope on the River at Bowen River Rodeo 2026! 🤠🐂

We are incredibly grateful for Liberty Rural’s and Abbot Point Operations continued support and commitment to our event and community. Their backing plays a huge role in helping us bring another action-packed rodeo to life.

About Liberty Rural ⛽️ :

Part of Liberty Oil Australia, Liberty Rural is a proudly Australian business dedicated to delivering reliable fuel and lubricant solutions to regional and rural communities. With deep local roots, a strong national footprint, and a focus on exceptional service and community connection, Liberty continues to support the industries and people that keep regional Australia moving.

Distributing over 1 billion litres of fuel annually, Liberty is one of Australia’s largest wholesalers, with reliable supply security backed by strong partnerships to ensure quality fuel reaches communities across the country.

Contact Scott Prossor: 0488 222 070

About Abbot Point Operations:

Abbot Point Operations (APO) has been contracted by North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT) to manage the operations at the port of Abbot Point – Australia’s most northerly coal terminal – 25 kilometres north of Bowen, between Townsville to the north and Mackay to the south.

With the systems, people and infrastructure to handle Abbot Point’s nameplate capacity of 50 million tonnes of coal annually, APO helps deliver Queensland coal to the world.

Thank you, Liberty Rural and Abbot Point Operations, for your ongoing support and for once again standing beside the Bowen River Rodeo as our Naming Rights Sponsor for the Xtreme Events. We’re proud to have you part of the rodeo family for another year! 🐎🔥

Bush sports competitors this one’s for you! If you require any extra info, please message the page!
08/05/2026

Bush sports competitors this one’s for you!
If you require any extra info, please message the page!

Campdraft Noms open 📅 14th May @ 9am through Campdraft One 🐴 🐮
08/05/2026

Campdraft Noms open 📅 14th May @ 9am through Campdraft One 🐴 🐮

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41 Mt Wyatt Road(Bowen River Rodeo And Campdraft Grounds)
Collinsville, QLD
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