Meekatharra’s beloved annual celebration has a fresh new name for 2025 — The Spirit of Meekatharra. Formerly known as the Meekatharra Outback Festival, the new name reflects something deeper than location or tradition; it captures the heart of what makes Meekatharra truly special — its vibrant, inclusive, and creative community.
This year’s festival promises an exciting line-up of events designed to bring people together in the lead-up to the main weekend. New community workshops will include Cooking & Yarning with the Storyteller Chef, a collaborative mural project with Bobbi Lockyer that invites all ages to contribute, and energetic Djembe drumming sessions celebrating rhythm, culture, and connection.
One of the highlights of the festival will be the ‘Dining Under The Stars’ | Paint & Eat experience in the stunning surrounds of Peace Gorge. This special evening will feature live music, good company, and a chance to create a collaborative canvas masterpiece with 2021 NAIDOC Artist of the Year, Bobbi Lockyer. All while enjoying a delicious six course meal under the wide outback sky with the Storyteller Chef, Zach Green.
As always, the signature Meeka Made Art Exhibition will return, opening Saturday 27 September. Showcasing local and regional talent, the exhibition will be part of a festive day full of markets, live entertainment, country musician Adam Brand, interactive workshops, sideshow alley, fireworks and a feast of food vendors offering flavours from near and far.
The Spirit of Meekatharra invites locals and visitors alike to come together, create, celebrate, and feel the unique pulse of this incredible outback town.
The 2025 event will be held from Wednesday 24 September - Saturday 27 September.
For more information on the event keep up to date by checking out the 'What's On' page on our website, following the Shire of Meekatharra's Facebook Page or call us on 9980 0600.
Information for Stall Holders
Each year we encourage stall holders to be part of the community festivities.
For more information please contact our Community Development Officer on 9980 0600 or cdo@meekashire.wa.gov.au.
