Programme
2024 Outback Writers Festival Programme.
Winton, Outback Queensland.
Major venue - Waltzing Matilda Centre.
www.outbackwritersfestival.com.au
Please enter our 3000 word (max)
short story competition.
Dates and session details to be confirmed
| Date and Location | Session | Cost |
Tuesday, June 2024 3:00pm to 6:00pm Waltzing Matilda Centre | Meet the authors. Book fair. | FREE |
Tuesday, June 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm Waltzing Matilda Centre | Welcome . Festival information. Local book launch - More Winton, Working and Wags , with Rainie Gillies. Launch of another AUSSIE BOOK ON TOUR 2024, A Light supper | All Welcome |
| Wednesday, June 2024 8:00am to 9:00am Waltzing Matilda Centre | Registration Book Fair to available throughout the day. | |
Wednesday, June 2024 9:00am to 9:15am Waltzing Matilda Centre | Festival Opening and Welcome Official opening of the 9th Annual Outback Writers Festival. Mayor of Winton Shire, Gavin Baskett | FREE |
Wednesday, June 2024 9:15am to 10:15am Waltzing Matilda Centre | Launch of book Book signings | FREE |
Wednesday, June 2024 10:15am to 11:15am Waltzing Matilda Centre | Launch of book Book signings | FREE |
Wednesday, June 2024 11:15am to 11:45am Waltzing Matilda Centre - Sarah Riley Theatrette | Morning tea. Meet with our 60s and Better senior citizens. | You can purchase morning tea in the cafe. |
Wednesday, June 2024 11:45am to 12:30pm Waltzing Matilda Centre | Book Launch Questions, book signings | FREE |
Wednesday, June 2024 12:30am to 1:15pm Waltzing Matilda Centre | Launch of book Questions, book signings. | FREE |
Wednesday, June 2024 1:15pm to 2:15pm Waltzing Matilda Centre | Lunch | You can purchase lunch in the cafe. |
Wednesday, June 2024 2:15pm to 3:15pm Waltzing Matilda Centre | Book Launch | FREE |
Wednesday, June 2024 3:15pm to 4:00pm Waltzing Matilda Centre | Free Time | |
Wednesday, June 2024 4:00pm to 4:45pm Annual General Meeting of the Outback Writers Festival Inc TBA - Possibly Lost Poet Cafe | Usual AGM business but also Guest Speaker John Griffiths on being part of a writers club. | FREE entry Purchase own afternoon tea. Browse books. |
| Wednesday, June 2024 6pm till late TBA - possibly Lost Poet Cafe | Outback Writers Festival Dinner. Announcement of the winner of the Short Story Competition, presentation of trophy and distribution of books to entrants present. Launch of another 2024 AUSSIE BOOK ON TOUR. Meet an author | $50 |
Thursday, June 2024 9:00am to 10:30am Waltzing Matilda Centre | WORKSHOP: Ian Mathieson presents Things writers would benefit from knowing about editing and editors. Plenty of room for discussion and questions. Ian has the credentials | FREE |
Thursday, June 2024 10:30am to 11:00am | Morning tea | Available for sale at the cafe at the centre. |
Thursday, June 2023 11:00am to 12:30pm | WORKSHOP: To be confirmed | Available for sale at the cafe at the centre. |
Thursday, June 2023 12:30pm to 4:00pm | Free time | |
Thursday, June 2023 4:00pm to 8:00pm | Rangelands Sunset Tour. Pick up at the Waltzing Matilda Centre. Guided Tour of Rangelands hills. See a western sunset. Nibbles, softdrinks/beer/wines provided. Our Tour Guide: Vicky from Red Dirt Tours. Max 17 in bus so book early. | $50 |