River Lights Festival

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/