BACK O' BOURKE EASTER FESTIVAL

Get Ready for the 10th Anniversary Back O' Bourke Easter Festival!

Join us for a whole bunch of fun, featuring our famous wool bale rolling competition, colourful Easter Markets, and the exciting Easter Sunday Back O' Bourke Picnic Races! Plus, don’t miss the fantastic colour run — there’s something for every family member!

This year, we're thrilled to bring back our spectacular Street Parade, jam-packed with excitement!

ALL WEEKEND

Extra Jandra cruise times, including a spectacular twilight cruise. Extended hours and entertainment at local restaurants, cafes and pubs. Dunlop Station tours every day, which include morning tea! The Aboriginal Art Gallery and Back O' Bourke Art Gallery are open every day, showcasing the amazing artistic talents of Bourke. The Crossley Engine display runs every day.

GOOD FRIDAY

The Easter Colour Run is a great way to start the a fun family weekend! The Bowling Club will have a fun afternoon of social bowls from 1pm. At 4pm join us in the gardens at the Back O' Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre - Café for the Billabong Music Session - music food and great company. The perfect way to spend a balmy autumn evening!

EASTER SATURDAY

Parkrun is on in the morning - a great way to start the day!

The Darling Park Easter Markets are the perfect place to do some Easter shopping, and catch up with friends. The street parade will return in 2025 and is a must see, showcasing local historic vehicles, and fun floats. The wool bale rolling competition is when the excitement really heats up! See the teams and single competitors battle it out for the title and huge cash prizes!

Enjoy Saturday afternoon, watching the Bourke Junior Rams play before the big competition between the Bourke Rams and the Bourke Barbarians! The Back O' Bourke Races Calcutta then finishes off the day, at the Bourke Bowling Club.

EASTER SUNDAY

Attend the Easter sunrise service and pancake breakfast at the Wharf. The Giant Easter Egg Bunt, at the Back O' Bourke Information and Exhibition Centre, is great fun for all the kids! You might even meet the Easter Bunny! The Back O' Bourke Picnic Races are the highlight of the weekend, featuring a six race program, and fashions on the field. This is followed by entertainment from Crank at the track after the last race!