The Event

Running since 1955, the Coonamble Rodeo & Campdraft is the largest event held each year in the town and is the largest combined Rodeo/Campdraft in the Southern Hemisphere.

Around 1000 cowboys and cowgirls, along with approximately 4000 spectators, head across the central-western plains of NSW to the edge of the Outback, transforming the Coonamble Showground into a full-on explosion of wild riding action.

On Saturday & Sunday, the cowboy’s launch from the chutes competing for over $30,000 worth of prize money in steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing and, of course, the glamour events of the Saddle Bronc, Bareback and Bull rides. On Monday the Junior Rodeo sees the up and coming stars of the Rodeo circuit compete.

The Campdraft commences at daylight on Friday with an eight-event program and finals running through to Monday afternoon, with over $25,000 in prize money up for grabs. Competitors and campdraft enthusiasts come from as far as Queensland and Victoria.

The Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft event is run by the Coonamble Rodeo Association, an unpaid volunteer committee.