Dust off the boots and mark the calendar, the iconic Coonamble Rodeo is gearing up for an action-packed return over the 2026 King’s Birthday Long Weekend, promising three massive days of rodeo excitement, live entertainment, country hospitality and unforgettable outback atmosphere.
Widely regarded as the premier rodeo event north of Dubbo, the Coonamble Rodeo continues to grow year after year, attracting competitors and spectators from right across the Eastern Seaboard.
Despite there being no campdraft this year, Rodeo Committee Secretary Steven Butler said the extra space would make for an even bigger and . . .
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