Love rodeo and campdraft? The buckles, the boots, the belts and hats? The power of the horses and the grit of the riders? The dust, the action, and the roar of the crowd?
Then saddle up, folks, because the final week of October is when the world-famous Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft takes over, just two hours from Brisbane, in an experience that is a lot of fun.
Known as the ‘Melbourne Cup’ of campdrafting, the Warwick Gold Cup celebrates a sport born from Australia’s legendary stockmen and women, making it the nation’s most prestigious event of its kind, and drawing more riders and prize money than any other.
With a $370,000 prize pool, bespoke saddles, gleaming trophies, and an array of awards, it’s long been regarded as the Australian Championship Campdraft, where the best of the best go head-to-head with the finest stock in the country.
Then add a world class rodeo. Every October, the Warwick Gold Cup runs alongside the legendary Warwick Rodeo, where the nation’s top cowboys take on champion broncs and bucking bulls.
Tickets are on sale now, with organisers urging fans to buy theirs, and organise accommodation as the week is set to fill this year as all things country takes over!
Immortalised in song by country music great Buddy Williams in the 1940s, the Warwick Rodeo carries a proud tradition of horsemanship, set in a town famed for its historic sandstone buildings, rose gardens, and wide, tree-lined streets.
Today, this combined celebration of skill, grit, and heritage draws more than 30,000 spectators, with competitors and horses travelling from every mainland state to be part of the action.
Seven days of campdrafting: From the crack of the whip to the final run, the nation’s best campdrafters will go head-to-head for the sport’s most sought-after buckles.
Four day of Rodeo Action (Thursday to Sunday): Expect powerhouse performances in the arena as we bring you thrills, spills and world-class competition all week long.
One hundred plus stalls and food for every craving: Browse, shop and discover with a massive range of Western wear, local makers, gifts, art, gear and more, plus a delicious selection of food trucks and stalls means you’ll never go hungry – or thirsty.
Two big nights of live entertainment: Let your hair down with live music and a lively crowd – the perfect way to wrap up each day.
Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft
Monday 20 to Sunday 26 October
Tickets from the: Campdraft – Warwick Show and Rodeo Society website.
