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What’s better than a country pub? A festival at a country pub — with camping!
If you’re chasing live music, good beer, and a place to pull up the caravan (or swag) under the stars, Australia’s best country pubs have you covered in 2025.
We’ve hand-picked real, confirmed pub festivals for 2025 — and made sure you can camp at or near every one.
Here’s your ultimate list for 2025:
1. Nindigully Pig Races and Country Music Festival (Nindigully, QLD)
- Date: November 2025 (exact date TBC)
- Camping: Free riverside camping next to the pub
- Why Go: Live country music, hilarious pig races, and massive crowds (over 5,000 people some years!)
- Tip: Get there early — spots fill fast!
📍 Visit Nindigully Pub Website »
2. Daly Waters Pub Muster (Daly Waters, NT)
- Date: June 2025 (dates confirmed closer)
- Camping: Paid camping at the pub’s caravan park
- Why Go: Classic outback party with live bands, bush poetry, and true Aussie spirit.
- Tip: Book your camping early — it sells out every year.
3. Outback Music Festival at North Gregory Hotel (Winton, QLD)
- Date: 8–10 August 2025 (part of the Winton Outback Festival)
- Camping: Camping available around town and small spaces behind pubs
- Why Go: Music, outback sports (yes, dunny races!), and pure country charm.
- Tip: Many pubs offer special deals for festival-goers if you stay with them!
📍 North Gregory Hotel Website »
4. Silverton Hotel Outback Car & Music Festival (Silverton, NSW)
- Date: April 2025 (TBC)
- Camping: Nearby free camping & caravan parks
- Why Go: Vintage cars, rock bands, and the rugged outback town that starred in Mad Max.
- Tip: Bring plenty of water and shade — it’s remote and hot.
5. Tilpa Pub Easter Festival (Tilpa, NSW)
- Date: Easter Weekend 2025
- Camping: Free camping along the river behind the pub
- Why Go: This remote pub lights up with a weekend of live music, yabby races, and outback fun.
- Tip: Perfect for off-grid campers — no power, just vibes!
📍 Tilpa Pub on Outback NSW Tourism »
Before You Roll In:
🎪 Many pub festivals are free entry, but you’re expected to support the pub (meals, drinks, raffles, etc.)
🎟️ Some festivals require early registration — check before you go.
🚐 Always check if pet-friendly camping is allowed if you’re bringing your furry mate.
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