50th Anniversary of Winton Outback FestivalPrint Page

The structure commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Winton Outback Festival which began in 1972. The large structure features artwork and a history of the Outback Festival. 

Fifty years ago tourism in Queensland was something people thought happened on the Gold Coast with meter maids, but the western Queensland town of Winton had other ideas. To celebrate the golden anniversary the organizers had a special structure made to celebrate this important milestone.

“Of course our symbol is the whip-cracking goanna and the slogan is “it’s goanna be great” so this special structure has been erected in the main street next to the Memorial Pool in the Barry Wilson Park and is spectacular,” Robin said. “There is also a plaque there that tells the story of the 50 years of the Outback Festival. That’s a lasting memory there – putting that structure in place for everyone to see.”

We celebrated our 50th anniversary 23-25 September, 2022 said Robyn Stephens, Outback Fest Coordinator.
Queensland Country Life, 26 September 2022.

 

Location

Address:	45 Elderslie Street, Barry Wilson Park, Winton, 4735
State:	QLD
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -22.390117 Long: 143.040318 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Structure
Monument Theme:	Culture
Sub-Theme:	Community
Approx. Event Start Date:	1972
Approx. Event End Date:	2022

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:	September - 2022

Source: MA