Mataranka Never Never Festival

11/05/2026

08/05/2026

Couple of superstars have rocked into Mataranka. Terry Murray our rodeo announcer and one of the best in the business. Then the two young bull riding superstars Kash Turner & Matty Ahern are keen to take home some of the prizemoney back to QLD.

06/05/2026

Thanks to Rombola Farms and Stu for taking care of the rodeo arena. Gary and Brandon for their expertise.

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

Dust off your boots, hats and get ready for an action packed rodeo! Plenty of cold drinks and DJ KC Bishop to dance late into the night!

Ringers Western Mataranka Rodeo
May 9th.

Great family fun event, be a great weekend at the Never Never Festival with the hot springs open for a nice swim, plenty of places for a cold drink and beautiful meal in town. Then action packed rodeo the Saturday night, followed by the Sunday markets.

Competitors Nominations have opened so jump on the page and click on the nominations link and come win some money.

Northern Cowboys Association - NCA
Mataranka Fishing, Sporting and Recreation Club
Mataranka Never Never Festival

26/11/2025

PLANNING MEETING for 2026 Mataranka Never Never Festival.
This Sunday, 30th November, Mataranka Hall, 12 noon.

If you are interested in hosting / organising an event, come along or register your interest!

Virtual Conference link or phone-in can be organised if needed. PM or phone me on 0428 474 262 to organise.

Will need to confirm and save dates. There are 5 weekends in May in 2026 so this needs to be taken into account.