A small outback town, elite athletes, $50,000 up for grabs, a bitumen street as the track combine this with dirt track horse racing, fireworks, market stalls, bands and street entertainment all weekend for the kids and you have yourself an outback experience that is Leonora's Golden Gift Carnival on the 31st May, 1st & 2nd of June 2008.

Commence your unique desert experience in style and indulge yourself in the sport of kings at the dusty race track on the Saturday afternoon. Witness six exciting horse races interspersed with Dan & Dans trick horse riding exhibition, Fashions in the Field and exciting kids entertainment. Try your luck at Australia's traditional game – "Two Up" after the last race before returning to the main street for a sensational BMX bicycle demonstration, let the kids Meet & Greet two of their favourites in Dorothy The Dinosaur and Wags The Dog followed by Aerial Trapeze Sensation Theaker heats of Australia's Richest Footrace The Golden Gift - followed by spectacular fireworks display from smoodgers hill. Then sit back, relax and enjoy a Free Concert under the stars with one of Australia's greatest ever in Kate Ceberano & Band. Finish your Saturday with eleven number one hits as 100%Abba entertain.

"Up and at 'em" bright and early Sunday with a scrumptious community breakfast at the home of former U.S. president Herbert Hoover, spend some moments in the memories of yesteryear as you explore the sensational museum and the 'Ghost Houses' that form the authentic precinct of Gwalia.

With your appetite satisfied its back to Leonora to witness the Release of Hundreds of Pigeons as they commence their journey to Geraldton in this year’s race. Then let the main event enthrall you as you witness Australia's best, fresh from the World Championships, pound the street in pursuit of the glory and prestige of the titles of Golden Gift Winners 2008 and $30000 in prize money together with gold ingots. The luncheon break at noon sees a highlight for the kids when The Dorothy the Dinosaur Dance Party takes centre stage followed by the last Meet & Greet session with Dorothy and Wags. Athletics continue throughout the afternoon and conclude with presentations at 4.30 pm as you set yourself for an evening's live entertainment. The afternoon concludes with another BMX bicycle demonstration, Dan & Dans Horse Show, Theaker on Trapeze and 100% ABBA live on stage.

Finish your Sunday in one of the local watering holes as they provide live bands from 7.30 to 10.00pm.

Your outback weekend concludes on the Monday as you unwind at the horse races with another six farewell events and more live entertainment.