MAIN EVENT - Lightning Ridge Black Opal Rodeo

Black Opal Rodeo cancelled for 2010

Catch all the thrills and spills of the Lightning Ridge Rodeo at the Bill Waterford Equestrian Centre, 3 Mile Road.

Entry is $10 for children,pensioners and concession card holders, $15 per adult or $40 family (2 adults & 2 children).

The slack starts at 9am. The main events begin from 4pm and should finish up at 10.00pm. As usual there will be a delicious canteen, sizzling BBQ, bar (open from 12pm to 12am)and live entertainment.

OTHER EVENTS

Join in the festivities with a Camp Oven Roast dinner at Dig In. Please phone (02) 6829 1671 to book.

Wander through the Arts and Crafts Centre Art Exhibition from 10am-4pm.

Check out Judith Jacksons exhibition "Races Places and Space" at The Ridge Artspace.

The Historical Society is in its 9th year of exhibiting so drop by their back verandah between 10am-12pm for an insight into Lady Opal Miners as part of their Good Friday Morning Easter Exhibition.

Drop by the Australian Opal Centre between the hours of 9am-5pm to experience their amazing Opal and Fossil Display.

MAIN EVENT - Australian Goat Race Championships

Line up for the heats of the Australian Goat Race Championship, the wild goats are raced down the main street of town and visitors can purchase and race their goats on the day with buggies provided.
Be there between 7:30am and 8:30am if you wish to purchase a goat for racing. For the less brave hearted the starting gun for the first heat will blast at 9am. Morilla Street, Lightning Ridge.

Wheelie Bin Races occur between the Goat Race heats. Registration is 7:30am-9am and those under the age of 16yrs must have parents signature on registration form.

Prize money and trophies up for grabs for all races!

Easter Saturday morning will see an array of roving street entertainment so keep your eyes peeled for stilt walkers, jugglers and more while perusing the many market stalls.

MAIN EVENT - Lightning Ridge Horse Races

Operating from 12pm-6pm. First race at approx. 2pm. Entry – adults $10, Pensioners and children over 12 $5, children under 12 free. Kids jumping castle.Prizes for Best Dressed. Lightning Ridge Race Course, Agate Street.

So nominate now by calling Denise on (02) 6829 0488.

OTHER EVENTS

Keep the kids entertained all afternoon on Saturday with the Kids Fun Day Jamboree at the Gem Gardens Lions Park from 1pm-4pm.

Drop by the Australian Opal Centre and pick up a unique reasure of your own from their Outback Treasures Garage Sale being held on the deck from 8am-4pm. While your here have a look at their Opal and Fossil Display.

If you missed them on Friday don't forget to check out the fantastic exhibitions being held, Art Exhibition at the Arts and Crafts Centre from 10am-4pm, Judith Jacksons art exhibition "Races, Places and Space" at The Ridge Artspace or drop by the Historical Society from 9am-1pm.

Evening Entertainment

Whether your listening to live music at the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club from 4pm till late or being entertained at the Lightning Ridge Hotel Motel from 7pm till late don't miss the Fireworks Spectacular shooting off from the soccer fields from approximately 7:30pm-8:30pm.