Bowen Chamber of Commerce

Bowen River Rodeo, Campdraft & Junior Bush Sports
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07 | Bowen River Hotel, 41 Mt Wyatt Road, Collinsville, Queensland, 4804, Australia
Bowen River Rodeo, Campdraft and Bush Sports is an annual Collinsville event that has been running since 1886. It is held in June each year on what used to be the Queens Birthday weekend. The Campdraft begins on Friday morning and runs until Sunday afternoon with the Rodeo running Saturday & Sunday. Bowen River Bush Sports, for the kids, is held both Saturday and Sunday. Each year at Bowen River there is hot food available from Friday morning to Sunday evening, as well as two licensed bars and entertainment in the evenings. One bar operates near the rodeo and Campdraft action during the day only and the other bar operates in the evening where the live entertainment plays. There is a variety of vendors, selling food and drinks, coffee, clothing, leather gear, horse supplies and more.

Don River Dash 300 - 2026
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Don River, Bowen, Queensland, 4805, Australia
Welcome to the only two-day offroad race that sees bikes, buggies and trophy trucks race a reverse grid format through a multi-terrain natural course. Inspired by the best international courses in the world, the Don River Dash attracts elite professional competitors and delivers more action for spectators in a world-class tourism destination. Simply, unlike any other race, the Don River Dash is an unmissable event. Plan to be in Bowen, The Whitsundays this September. Race, Recharge, Relax.
