Other festival activities

Helicopter flights

See the festival from the sky with a scenic helicopter flight around the Tamworth area. A brilliant way to see the sheer scale of the festival.

Taking off from the Gipps Street Playing fields, it’s a view from the top!

Enaex Strong Man/Woman Competition

See competitors from near and far compete in the Strong Man / Woman competition at the Toyota Country Music Festival! With a Truck Pull, a Flintstone Deadlift, Log Pressing, Loading Races and Barrel Stones, it will be great to watch.

Platform Sessions

Each day of the festival you can see one of the top 10 Star Maker finalists playing at the Tamworth train station as the train rolls in of the afternoon!

Toyota Tailgate Sessions

Toyota Tailgate sessions will run at various times throught each day of the festival. Expect to see many different artists jumping up on the back of Toyota ute – located in Toyota Zone

Hands of Fame Induction

See the festival from the sky with a scenic helicopter flight around the Tamworth area. A brilliant way to see the sheer scale of the festival.

Taking off from the Gipps Street Playing fields, it’s a view from the top!

Galaxy of the Stars Ceremony

Each year stars are recognised with star shaped plaques set into the forecourt of the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre to celebrate their place in country music.

2025 ABCRA National Finals Rodeo

With top honours up for grabs, the nation’s best cowgirls and cowboys will throw everything on the line in a battle of speed, agility and determination across all junior and senior rodeo events including saddle bronc, bull ride, bareback, steer wrestling, barrel race, rope and tie, breakaway roping, steer undecorating and team roping.

2025 ABCRA National Finals Rodeo dates to be announced later in 2024.