The Laura Races are a great social event. People travel from all over Cape York Peninsula to join in the fun and frivolity, together with friends and visitors from further south. 

Thursday - gates open at noon, bar and band from 6pm until late 

Friday - horse sports, bar and band 

Saturday - horse races, calcutta at 10am, bar from 10am - 6pm 

The Rodeo and Horse Sports are held on the same weekend with locals and visitors competing in traditional events such as the barrel races, bullride and campdraft. 

For further information regarding the rodeo please contact the Laura Rodeo and Campdraft Association via email or visit their Facebook page.