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 Community  light grey arrow  Events  light grey arrow  PBR "Party in the Outback" 

PBR "Party in the Outback"


When: 28 Dec 12 - 01 Jan 13
Where: Charters Towers
Queensland
AUSTRALIA
Phone07 47615515
Emailtmaff@charterstowers.qld.gov.au
Websitehttp://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au
Description:
The Charters Towers “PBR Party in the Outback” offers a full weekend of thrills and entertainment wrapped into a unique New Years Eve celebration for all ages. The party starts on the Saturday with Barrel Racing, Ute Muster and Live Entertainment; Sunday offers a Bull Futurity and a Bush Ball. The Main event is on New Years Eve, the biggest Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro event in Australia. For more information, go to www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au, Tickets go on sale in October, motel accommodation and camping available with a free community bus on New Years Eve.

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