Entertainment
6 August, 2026
Ready to rumble at Mt Carbine
AN action-packed day filled with the excitement of bull and horse riding mixed with live entertainment and lots of fun for the whole family is ready to kick off at Mt Carbine this weekend.
For more than 20 years, the event has attracted the best of bull and bronc riders from across the region, with local competitors and others coming from across the north.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the annual 25th Mt Carbine Bull and Bronc Ride, with free camping on site on Saturday.
Gates open at noon on Saturday, with the bar opening at 2pm and all the action-packed events set to kick off from 5pm.
Riders will saddle up in a bid to win the Open Bull ride, as well as Novice, Junior and Mini bull categories, Open, Bushman’s, Novice and Junior Saddle Bronc, calf ride and juvenile steer categories.
The committee has received great local sponsorship with more than $10,000 in prize money on offer.
After the thrills of the arena, crowds will be entertained by Careless from 9pm till late.
The association and volunteers put a lot of effort and energy into hosting the event, working in the kitchen to provide hamburgers, steak burgers, chicken rolls and so on, as well as running the bar, with all proceeds going back into funding the association’s activities.
On Sunday morning, there’s a recovery breakfast with bacon and egg burgers on offer.
Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets online early by going to www.trybooking.com/DMJXX to be shown at the gate (printed or on phones).
Tickets are also available at the gate. The cost is $35 for adults and $15 for those aged 5-17.
Inquiries can be sent to mtcarbinerodeo@gmail.com
