Roses May Be Red, But Red Dirt's Better!

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This Valentine/Galentine's Day, skip the predictable - trade chocolates for buckles, and roses for rodeo thrills, and give an unforgettable Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 2026 experience.

Why settle for flowers when you can give the ultimate bucket-list adventure with your partner or bestie in the heart of Outback Queensland? From thrilling arena action, adrenaline-pumping rodeo events, and iconic red-dirt vibes, to VIP experiences, behind-the-chutes tours, and the super sassy Cowgirl Cocktail Brunch, this is a love story written in boots, buckles and dusty trails. With tickets officially on sale, couples or besties can lock in their seats for August 7–9, 2026, making this the ultimate Valentine's (or Galentine's) Day gift! Here's a starter list….

Share a three-day adventure in the outback
Toast at the Cowgirl Cocktail event
Snap photos under the iconic red dirt sky
Meet cowboys and cowgirls from around the country and the globe
Get your boots dirty
Collect memories (and brag-worthy stories) that outlast any bouquet

And for the singles – well, Mount Isa Mines Rodei is the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere – a that's a lot of cowboys and cowgirls!!!

The legendary Mount Isa Mines Rodeo presented by Akubra is forging ahead into a bold new era
It's the largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the biggest in the world. It's where champions return to defend their titles, rising stars carve their names into history, and eight electrifying seconds can feel like an eternity. For three adrenaline-fueled days, Mount Isa in Outback Queensland comes alive with the raw power of bull riding, bronc busting, barrel racing, roping and more, as the world's toughest cowboys and cowgirls battle for some of the most coveted buckles in rodeo. Since 1959, the red dust of Mount Isa has risen beneath hooves, boots, and the roar of the crowd. The rodeo is the heartbeat of Outback Queensland, and an event that welcomes riders and fans from all over the globe.

2026 MOUNT ISA MINES RODEO presented by Akubra
Fri 7^th August – Sun 9^th August 2026
Buchanan Park Events Complex, George St & Sutton St, Mount Isa QLD 4825
Website/tickets: www.mountisarodeo.com.au

Daily Entry Passes – Friday 7^th August, Saturday 8^th August and Sunday 9 August 2026
Adult (18+) $50
Pensioner $35
Child (8-17 years) $20
Child (0-7) free
Family Day Pass (2 adults + 3 children) $120 children must be accompanied by an adult

Three Day Rodeo Passes
Adult (18+) $120
Pensioner $90
Family $300 all Children must be accompanied by an adult

Camping – same prices as 2025

Three day unpowered – ($200 per site) up to 4 people, then additional charge per person
Five day powered – ($350 per site) up to 4 people, then additional charge per person
Five day unpowered – ($300 per site) up to 4 people, then additional charge per person

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