Junee Rhythm n Rail Festival

Junee Rhythm n Rail Festival

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Posted 2018-01-22 by Susan J Bowesfollow

Fri 09 Mar 2018 - Mon 12 Mar 2018

When travelling around Australia you come across a lot of towns in varying sizes and population, some of which you have never heard of before. One such town is Junee . In 2015 Junee had an urban population of 6,230 people. Wikipedia states that Junee's name originated either from an Aboriginal word meaning "speak to me" or the word "Choo-nee" meaning frog. Today, the town has a mixture of industries including agriculture, rail transport, light industry and government services.



The town comes alive on the second weekend of March each year as the population increases with over 4,000 visitors for the . The festival is held over a three-day weekend commencing on the Friday afternoon and hosts numerous events during this period. Some of these include:

  • Friday night Bush Dance
  • Saturday Markets in Memorial Park and Street Parade
  • Working and static model railway exhibitions
  • Vintage car and motorbike displays
  • Bush Poet's Breakfast
  • Main stage where a variety of artists and local busking sessions will be performing
  • Local pubs and licensed premises provide performances for bands and musical acts
  • Smaller restaurants and cafes offer locations for soloists or quartets
  • 1920s Tin Hare Tours by the Railway Station Cafe
  • Business houses ( Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory , Broadway Museum , Roundhouse Museum , Monte Cristo Homestead ) all contribute to the activities provided throughout the weekend.



  • The Festival is a community organised event, which has aided in the growth of Junee and the Riverina Region of New South Wales. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Festival and each year the community is committed to growing the event by creating new and innovative activities that broaden the initial rail and rhythm theme. The Festival was the winner of the NSW Inland Tourism Community Festivals and Events Award in 2014.



    Junee is located close to Wagga Wagga , Griffith and Albury and only two and a half hours from Canberra . If you are travelling a longer distance, there is plenty of accommodation in Junee for visitors. If you have not visited Junee before, the is a great way to start.

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    !date 09/03/2018 -- 12/03/2018
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