Cunnamulla Fella Roundup – 2025 – FAQ

Roundup and Barrel Racing FAQ

When is the Roundup?
The Outback Barrel Racing event is on Friday 12th September with Exhibition runs from 1pm and competitions from 3pm
The Cunnamulla Fella Roundup (Pro Rodeo) is Saturday 13th September from 10am

What is the Roundup?
The Roundup is a weekend of great Outback Fun, including the Barrel Racing, Pro Rodeo, which includes, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Rope and Tie, Team Roping, Breakaway and Barrel Racing.

How much does it cost?
Children and Concessions are $10 in advance or $15 on the day. Adults are $20 in advance or $25 on the day. Families $50 and $65

What about Barrel Racing?
The Barrel Racing on Friday is a free event, starting from 1pm for Exhibitions and 3pm for competitions. It is expected to run until around 7pm then live music until around 9pm

What does it include?
Your ticket is entry into the full Saturday event, including the after party.

Can we camp?
This is a swag-friendly event, spectators are welcome to roll out their swag in the carpark area overnight. Toilets and showers are available. Competitors have access to free camping onsite throughout the duration of the event. Unfortunately there isn’t space for spectator vans on site but there are some great caravan parks in town.

What is on site?
Rodeo Grounds, Licensed Bar, Food Vans, Markets, Merch, Showers, Toilets

Can we bring dogs / pets?
NO. For the safety of our competitors and stock, spectators are NOT ALLOWED to bring dogs onsite to this event. We appreciate your understanding.

Can we BYO?
No This is a fully licensed venue (NO BYO) and food will be available for purchase onsite. The bar will be open from 1pm both days.

Is there food available?
Yes, there are food vendors on site including, Coffee, Burgers, Kebabs, Asian and more

What entertainment is there?
Apart from two days of rodeo action, we have live music both nights, a DJ on Saturday night, Mechanical Bull and a local whip cracking display Saturday Evening

Cunnamulla FAQ

What accommodation is in town?
We have caravan parks, cabins, hotels, motels and more. Please see our Accommodation Webpage for options

What else is there to do in Cunnamulla?
We have the “Cunnamulla All Aboard” 3d light and sound spectacular running every afternoon, the new Cunnamulla Hot Springs will be open during your stay to soak away all your cares and rejuvenate after a busy weekend. There are also plenty of historic and nature walks and trails and lots of photo opportunities. Add to this a day trip out to Eulo, Wyandra or Yowah to experience, mud baths, historic pubs, an outback beach or fossick for a famous Yowah Opal Nut. Check out our “Things to do” webpage.

Are the Hot Springs Open?
Yes they are! For all information on prices, hours and to make a booking (which will be highly recommended over the festival weekend, please see their webpage at cunnamullahotsprings.com!

Is there anything else happening around the region?
On Sunday 14th we have the Cunnamulla Community Markets in Centenary Park. On the same day in Eulo, there is the Eulo Lizard Races, once an annual event that attracted thousands of people and now restarted in 2025 and set to be another great event in the regional calendar.

How do I get to Cunnamulla?
Drive, Fly, Bus or train! Cunnamulla is about 8.5 hours drive from Brisbane, 6.5 hours from Dubbo or 7.5 hours from Toowoomba.
Rex has flights twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays from Brisbane, Qld Rail run the Westlander Train to Cunnamulla twice a week and Murrays Coaches runs a bus twice a week, both from Brisbane.

What facilities are there in town?
The town has all facilities you would expect in a country town, shops, pubs, cafes, food outlets, mechanics, hardware, doctors, a hospital, fuel, chemist, newsagents, post office, clothes stores and even a couple of beauty and nail salons!