If you want to experience an authentic country Australian event, then the Big Mareeba Rodeo is for you. The annual July rodeo is one of the largest in the country, with 2023 being its 74th year. It attracts spectators and competitors from all over Australia and the world. The 2-day event delivers a myriad of entertainment with some of the country's best cowboys and cowgirls competing in the arena, a cabaret, a sideshow alley, an agricultural show, stalls, bars, on-site camping and much more. Mareeba is a country town located just an hour west of the tourist mecca of Cairns in Far North Queensland. Attending the Mareeba Rodeo and staying on to experience more of this spectacular and unique part of Australia is a must. Bring your partner, your kids, and your friends, and don't forget your cowboy hat and boots!