The Charters Towers Country Music Festival, also known as the Dalrymple Country Music Festival, is one of Australia's largest and longest-running country music festivals, established in 1978 in Charters Towers, Queensland. Held annually on the May Day long weekend at the Charters Towers Showgrounds, it features a blend of established Australian country artists and a significant talent search competition, providing a family-friendly platform for both amateur and professional musicians.
What Dalrymple Country Music Festival offers
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Where you'll be
The Barn, Charters Towers Showgrounds
4 Mary Street, Charters Towers Qld 4820, AustraliaLocal Currency: AUD
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28 August 2026
