Capella has a number of large annual events for residents and visitors to enjoy and/or participate in.

How about taking up the challenge of becoming a camel jockey for just one autumn day, or you could give giant thong tossing a go on January 26.

Don’t miss the large numbers and variety of craft stalls at Christmas in July. Turn back time with the machinery and tractors of yesteryear in all their chuff-chuffing glory on the second Saturday in September.

Gasp at the antics and close calls of rodeo clowns as they protect fallen competitors throughout exciting bull riding rounds.

There are other events during the year and information on these can be found in the Capella Covered Arena section of this website or in the Capella Community Newsletter, available from the newsagents.

Throughout the year also, there are rock concerts in the Capella Covered Arena. Artists who have appeared include Jimmy Barnes, Shannon Noll, Lee Kernaghan, Midnight Oil, Human Nature and INXS.

There is a range of accommodation options supporting Capella’s events and attractions, from camping facilities to caravan park, to cabins and four star motels.

	Event: Australia Day Breakfast
	Date: January 26, 2010.
	Venue: Capella Aquatic Centre
	Contact: Central Highlands Regional Council - Capella Office 4988 7200
	Description: Australia Day Celebrations with Aussie breakfast, presentations and the Giant Thong Throwing Competition.

	Event: Capella Camel Races
	Date: March 27, 2010
	Venue: Bridgeman Park Sporting Complex.
	Contact: Bruce McGruar 4984 9416
	Description: Trained racing camels with amateur and largely novice jockeys vie throughout the day for a Grand Final prize of $1000 plus trophy. Great food, bar operating and live music. A great day for everyone, including family groups.

	Event: Capella Agricuultural Show
	Date: May, 2010
	Venue: Bridgeman Park Sporting Complex
	Contact: Kym Donaldson 4984 9603
	Description: See displays of the district's best.

	Event: Capella Christmas in July Craft Fair
	Date: July, 2010.
	Venue: Capella Cultural Centre
	Contact: Capella State Primary School 4989 7111
	Description: Craft Fair, Home Expo and entertainment.

	Event: Peak Downs Pony Club Gymkhana
	Date: August, 2010
	Venue: Bridgeman Park Sporting Complex.
	Contact: Bill Kettle, 4984 9522
	Description: Held each third weekend in August

	Event : Capella Rodeo
	Date: August, 2010
	Venue: Capella Covered Arena
	Contact: Ross Ford 4985 2813
	Description: A test of skills between superbly fit man and beast

	Event : Old Machinery & Craft Fair
	Date: September 11, 2010
	Venue: Capella Pioneer Village.
	Contact: Robert Reinke 4984 9696
	Description: Full program of vintage machinery displays, stalls, fashion parade and entertainment.

	Event: Capella RADF Arts & Craft Exhibition
	Date: September - date to be announced
	Venue: Capella Cultural Centre
	Contact: Emma Elkington 4984 9300
	Description: Exhibition of local artists work, plus RADF projects completed during the year.

	Event: Capella Bull Ride
	Date: September , 2010
	Venue: Capella Covered Arena.
	Contact: Ross Ford 4985 2813
	Description: Thrills and spills.

	Event: St Joseph's Christmas Fair
	Date: December 4, 2009
	Venue: Huntley Street church grounds
	Contact:
	Description: Ham wheels, cent sale, stalls, food, bar and Santa. Something for everyone

	Event: Capella Carols by Candlelight
	Date: December 5, 2009
	Venue: Capella Cultural Centre.
	Contact: Emma Elkington 4984 9300
	Description: Including Capella Christmas Lights Competition presentations

	Event: News Years Eve Old Time Dance
	Date: December 31, 2009
	Venue: Capella Community Hall
	Contact: Noela Milne 4984 9368
	Description: New Years Eve dance to recorded music, on the good dancing floor at the Community Hall.