Cobb & Co Festival
Celebrating 100 years since the last run of the Cobb & Co Coach in Australia in August 2024. All tickets purchased go into the draw to win a Longreach Storytelling Holiday from Outback Pioneers valued at $2049.
Cobb & Co Festival Caps
Cobb & Co Caps (GST Inclusive Prices)
These will be available for sale at the Festival Merchandise Stand at the markets. No online sales during the festival. Depending on end of festival stock levels there maybe some available for sale online again so please join wait list.
Cobb & Co Festival 2024 Trucker Caps
3 Different Colours to choose from
Order up to three caps and save on postage within Australia
All prices include GST
If online stock is not sold out, caps maybe available for cash purchase at select locations during the festival.
Cobb & Co Festival - Caravans and Camping
ONLINE BOOKINGS ARE CLOSED DUE TO VOLUNTEER CAPACITY
There maybe still unpowered camping available. See Volunteer Camp manager at your preferred location and see if they can assist.
The Cobb & Co Festival is a moving event so if you want to keep up, pack your swag and register for camping for the self-contained caravans and campers in Surat and Yuleba.
Camping sites are mostly unpowered and you will have access to basic amenities, depending on the location. You are of course welcome to stay anywhere in the Maranoa and travel each day to catch up with the Festival.
You may find other accommodation which better suits your needs via
https://romarevealed.com.au/discover-the-region/towns/roma-qld/
Various Sites Surat and Yuleba
Cobb and Co Coach Town Rides - 25 August @ Yuleba
Yuleba Town Tours
ONLINE BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED
There maybe some opportunity for walk ups on the day. Stay tuned on social media and be on site for more information.
Be a passenger on the on the historic Cobb and Co Coach around the town of Yuleba at the end of the re-enactment drive.
Coach departs from Yuleba Golf/Bowls Club.
Make sure you are ready at the departure location 15 minutes before your ride time to allow for boarding.
Yuleba Golf Club
Sunday Light Lunch
Sunday 25 August 2024
ONLINE BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED
There will be other options available on the day at the markets.
Book online to guarantee a feed at the fabulous Festival Finale, or just turn up and see how you go (food vans available)
Cobb & Co Park
Buffet Dinner at the New Royal Hotel
Saturday 24 August 2024
ONLINE BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED
PLEASE CONTACT SURAT NEW ROYAL REGARDING CAPACITY FOR EXTRAS ON THE NIGHT -
0746265310
Indulge in a 2-course buffet dinner at the Bistro on Balonne dining room!
Feast on choice of roast and chicken dishes, served with vegetables, rice, and gravy. Side served of damper bun with butter! Finished with our favourite hot desserts: Apple Crumble with custard and Fruit Pudding served with ice cream.
Children (3-13) menu available onsite.
0746265310
New Royal Hotel
Fish & Chip Night
Saturday 24 August 2024
ONLINE ORDERS ARE CLOSED
Come along on the night and we'll try to make sure you get a feed!
Old style fish and chips – that’s it! Just one decision to make, do you want crumbed or battered? Enjoy an easy dinner watching the Australian Movie Night Double at the Surat Recreation Oval. The Surat Fish & Chip Group volunteers donate their profits to other local groups as needed. Surat State School P & C will be operating a bar.
Surat Recreation Oval
Friday Night Feed - Burger and Chips
Friday 23 August 2024
Book online to guarantee a feed, or just turn up and see how you go (food vans in attendance). Fundraiser for Surat Clay Target Club. Bus will be operating between Surat and the Warroo Sporting Complex - gold coin donation.
Warroo Sporting Complex
Cobb and Co Coach Town Rides - 23 August @Surat
Surat Town Tours
ONLINE BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED
There maybe some opportunity for walk ups on the day. Stay tuned on social media and be on site for more information.
Be a passenger on the on the historic Cobb and Co Coach around the town of Surat before the weekend re-enactment drive.
Make sure you are ready at the departure location 15 minutes before your ride time to allow for boarding.
Riverside Community Shelter
Beginner's Blacksmithing Workshop (ROMA)
Between Sunday 18 August 2024 and Friday 23 August 2024
Learn the basics of blacksmithing with this fun, hands-on Blacksmithing Workshop for Beginners with qualified Blacksmith, Mick Henricks. You’ll make a Fireplace Set to take home with you – including a Fire Poker, Rake & Shovel. Only 4 participants per workshop; all materials supplied. Please wear appropriate clothing including closed in boots (or steel capped),long shirt and long pants (pure cotton preferred). Morning tea and light lunch will be provided. Please bring water bottle.
This workshop is for 16 years and over.
The Farmer's Forge
Descendants & Friends of Cobb & Co Gathering - Surat
Thursday 22 August 2024
Calling all descendants & friends of Cobb & Co - we want to hear your stories! Please bring along your memorabilia too. These gatherings will be facilitated by author Hazel Johnson.
This will be one of two separate opportunities which will enable you to share your personal Cobb & Co Coach Connection - one in Yuleba and the other in Surat as part of the festival program . Choose which location, date and time suits you best.
Refreshments included.
New Royal Hotel
Colonial Kelly Connection Lunch - 21 August 2024 @ Mt Hope
21 August 2024
Come and hear stories about local legends and enjoy a hearty home cooked meal. Spend an afternoon reliving our rich history and participate in some of the activities from a by gone era.
Dine at The Barn with guest speakers who are nearly old enough to fill you in on the Kelly gang connection with the Wallumbilla community!
Enjoy a hearty 2 course lunch, fun country activities and stories of 'The Devils Pulpit' and more. This event is part of the Cobb and Co Festival experience.
Self contained camping available at The Barn for the Festival Week. There are toilets only. $10 per site per night. Limited Accommodation is available in onsite units by contacting 0428 634 933
The Barn at Mt Hope
Descendants & Friends of Cobb & Co Gathering - Yuleba
Sunday 18 August 2024
Calling all descendants & friends of Cobb & Co - we want to hear your stories! Please bring along your memorabilia too. These gatherings will be facilitated by author Hazel Johnson.
This will be one of two separate opportunities which will enable you to share your personal Cobb & Co Coach Connection - one in Yuleba and the other in Surat as part of the festival program . Choose which location, date and time suits you best.
Refreshments included.
Yuleba Hotel Motel
MPK and Santos Cobb & Co Festival Ball
Saturday 17 August 2024
Come along in your best period costume, your finest ballgown or your best suit to celebrate the Cobb & Co Festival in Yuleba. The band '2 Timing' will provide Old Time/New Vogue, upbeat Rock 'n' Roll, Country and Modern dance music.
The Belle, Beau and Princess of the Ball will be announced on the night. Supper and a complementary drink are included in the entry price and it is a licensed event, bar will be operating "till late".
Yuleba Memorial Hall
