- Country Music
- Line Dancing
- Whip Cracking Show
- Horses
- Jumping Castle
- Turtle Feeding
- Alpaca & Animal Feeding
- Market Stalls
- Reptile Show
- Food & Drinks
Saturday 5 DecemberThe Full Cowboys & Country Day Returns
See what is on
The full programme returns on Saturday 5 December, with the mechanical bull and the market stalls. Come for the day. Selling on the day? Apply for a market site for one Saturday or for all of them.
All Day, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Whip Cracking Demonstrations through the day.
- Mechanical Bull $10 a ride, or $5 if you follow us on Instagram.
- Horse Rides Short led rides, for all ages.
- Animal Feeding Alpacas and the rest of the yard.
- Turtle Feeding $12 a person, down on the river jetty.
- Market Stalls Local growers and makers.
- Jumping Castle & Kids Corner Somewhere for the little ones.
- Café & Barbecue Breakfast on, lunch from midday.
What to Expect
Cowboys & Country is a western festival at Historic Rivermill, on the banks of the Coomera River at Mount Nathan. It runs on selected Saturdays through the year — half an hour from central Gold Coast, an hour from Brisbane, at the foot of Tamborine Mountain.
Whip Cracking Show
Demonstrations run through the day, with a licensed handler close by.
Line Dancing
Two hours on the lawn, taught from the first step — no partner needed.
Animal & Turtle Feeding
Feed the alpacas and goats, ride a horse, or feed the turtles down at the river jetty.
Local Market
Local growers and makers, with the café open all day.
Reptile Show
An hour with the snakes and lizards, with a licensed handler.
Countdown to the Next Cowboys & Country
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cowboys & Country?
A western festival at Historic Rivermill, on the banks of the Coomera River at Mount Nathan: a whip-cracking show, line dancing, country music, horse rides, animal feeding and a market row of local growers and makers.
Is entry free?
Yes. Entry to Historic Rivermill is free on all days. Parking on site is $5 per vehicle, payable on arrival.
When is the next Cowboys & Country?
Cowboys & Country runs on selected Saturdays through the year. The next days are in the line of dates at the top of this page.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. There's a jumping castle and kids' corner, plus animal and turtle feeding, alongside the horse rides and market row.
Can I sell at the market?
Yes. Apply for a stall for one Saturday or for all of them, through the stallholder application page.
Plan your visit
Getting Here
An easy country drive through Mount Nathan, at the foot of Tamborine Mountain.