Annual Events

Boulia is home to some great annual events including the iconic Boulia Camel Races. Be sure to plan your trip around one of these fun filled calendar dates or view our events listing for details on more local events.

Australia Day Awards

On Australia Day each year, the Boulia Shire Council hosts an Australia Day Awards ceremony, a time when well deserving citizens in our community are recognised for their efforts and achievements. The categories awarded are:

Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Organiser/Organisation of the Year
Community Event of the Year
Senior Sportsperson of the Year
Junior Sportsperson of the Year

Nominations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards have now closed. Be sure to join us at the Boulia Shire Hall on Sunday 26th January 2025 for the Awards Ceremony. More details to come closer to the date.

Boulia Camel Races

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The famous Boulia Camel Races is held annually every third weekend in July. This event draws crowds in their thousands to watch camels race around the track to win that elusive Boulia Camel Cup. With live entertainment, fireworks, markets and more, this is a great weekend for all the family. For more information including entry fees, visit the Boulia Camel Races website.

Want to see more camel racing? Why not consider doing the Outback Camel Festival Trail Self-drive loop.

The 2025 Boulia Camel Races will be held 18th - 20th July.

** Please note Monday 21st July 2025 has been appointed as a public holiday for the Shire of Boulia by the Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing **

Boulia QCWA Spring Fair

Thanks to the efforts and coordination of the hard working members of the Queensland Country Womens Association Boulia branch, the annual Spring Fair gives the local Boulia community a chance to showcase their talents with displays and competitions in a vast array of categories such as cooking, horticulture, arts and craft and photography.

Visit the QCWA Boulia Branch Facebook page for more information.

Easter Races

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Held annually over the Easter weekend (weather permitting) is Boulia’s Easter Races.

The horse races are a must see with exciting action on the track, bookmakers trackside all not to be outdone by the fashions on the field. This event offers something to suit all the family and the serious punter.

The 2025 Easter Races are scheduled for 19th April.

For more information regarding this event, visit the Boulia Turf Club Facebook page.