Kennedy Range Campdraft - Thursday August 21 to Saturday August 23

The Kennedy Range Campdraft Association invites you to join them as they host its annual campdraft event at the Junction Race track. Watch as horseman of all ages pit their skills against locally bred cattle in a bid to cut a beast from the mob and manoeuvre it around a course. Campdrafting is a high paced sport which welcomes all ages and levels of riders. Join spectators around the newly built yards and arena and enjoy Australia's fastest growing sport. There is food and refreshments available for purchase and country clothing vendor stalls. The Junction Racecourse where the Campdraft is held, is located 10km west of Gascoyne Junction on the Carnarvon Mullewa Road.

Stargazing, Sounds & Supper - Friday August 22

GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL EVENT AT MOUNT AUGUSTUS TOURIST PARK

Join us at Mount Augustus Tourist Park to gaze at the Gascoyne Night Skies with telescopes and the team from Perth Observatory.  Enjoy supper under the stars with live music from the Michael Ward Trio.  This event is free thanks to the support of Horizon Power and the Shire of Upper Gascoyne.

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Astrophotography Workshop - Friday August 22

For those attending the Stargazing, Sounds & Supper event there are limited spots available for an astrophotography workshop with reowned astrophotographer Roger Groom from Astrophotography Australia.  

Participants need to be over 18 and bring their own camera equipment. 

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Stars & Savour - Saturday August 23

GASCOYNE JUNCTION PUB & TOURIST PARK - GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL EVENT

The heart of the Upper Gascoyne comes alive at the newly reinvigorated Gascoyne Junction Pub & Tourist Park, under the talented stewardship of the new owners (both chefs I might add) Daniel Bond and Evangelitsa Cartwright.

Dining Under the Gascoyne Stars is a refined outdoor dining experience that showcases the best local ingredients and the culinary flair of Dan and Litsa, who bring a passion for regional produce and genuine hospitality to everything they do.

Dine on a beautifully crafted three-course meal served under a blanket of stars — a truly atmospheric outback experience.

Tickets for this exclusive event are limited and selling fast — book now.

Dinner guests will also have the opportunity to gaze at the stars with the team from Perth Observatory before dessert.  Music will be provided during the evening by the Michael Ward Trio.

Astrophotography & Stargazing - Saturday August 23

GASCOYNE JUNCTION TOURIST PARK

Gather round at the Junction Tourist Park for a night of stargazing with the Perth Observatory. Learn about stars, planets and nebulas under our pristine dark skies.  This is a free community event thanks to Horizon Power and the Shire of Upper Gascoyne. 

For those attending the Stargazing there are limited spots available for an astrophotography workshop with reowned astrophotographer Roger Groom from Astrophotography Australia.  

Participants need to be over 18 and bring their own camera equipment. 

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Flavours of the Gascoyne - Sunday August 24

MUSIC IN THE PARK - GASCOYNE FOOD FESTIVAL EVENT

Head to Two Rivers Memorial Park in Gascoyne Junction for a laid-back Sunday filled with fabulous flavours and live music from the Michael Ward Trio. The Flavours of the Upper Gascoyne concert is free for all to attend—simply bring your picnic blanket, family, and friends, and settle in for two hours of relaxed entertainment in the picturesque park setting.

Enhance your experience with a gourmet picnic box packed with delicious bites featuring the very best seasonal ingredients from the Gascoyne region, available for just $30 per person.

Enjoy great tunes, great food, incredible Upper Gascoyne landscapes, and the welcoming community atmosphere that makes this event a cherished highlight of the Gascoyne Food Festival.

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Music in the Park - Sunday August 24

GASCOYNE JUNCTION TOWN AMPHITHEATRE

Our August Music in the Park event is part of the Gascoyne Food Festival.  Whilst the event is free, you can order a gourmet picnic basket via the Gascoyne Food Festival website to enjoy throughout the musical performance by the Michael Ward Trio. 

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Big Rock Feast at Mt Augustus - Saturday August 30

FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE BIGGEST BBQ - MOUNT AUGUSTUS TOURIST PARK

Mount Augustus - the world's largest rock is the backdrop for this iconic event. Formerly knowns as the Biggest BBQ, join the team at Mount Augustus Tourist Park for a 4 course meal prepared by Paul Kelly, and live music from Grant Hart under the stars.  Tickets are available through Mount Augustus Tourist Park on 08 9943 0527.