Events 2025

Words Out West takes a novel approach to storytelling, with a host of events for readers, writers, and word-lovers alike — right here in the Western Downs!
See what’s on offer in 2025…

School Days

Tuesday 4 March
Dalby Events Centre
9.30am–2.30pm

Wednesday 5 March
Chinchilla Cultural Precinct
9.30am–2.30pm

FREE

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Schooners & Stories

An Evening with Gordon Bray

Saturday 08 March
Windsor Hotel, Dalby
6.30 – 8.30pm

$20

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Festival Days

featuring Christian White, Holly Ringland & more

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March
Chinchilla Cultural Precinct
9am–6pm
Individual sessions from $25, Packages available from $140

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Books & Bubbles

with Stephanie Trethewey

Saturday 15 March
Chinchilla Cultural Precinct
6.30–10pm
From $90, packages available

Dress code: cocktail

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Writers Retreat

Sarah Armstrong Presents
Writing & Rewriting – The Fundamentals

Saturday 22 March
Jubri’s Hideaway, Dalby
10am–4pm
$120

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