The 2017 Deni Ute Muster has wrapped up on the edge of Australia’s outback region for its 18th year and the rural festivities appeared to be wilder than ever.
Naked mud dancing, gas-powered beer bongs and fire breathing were all on the two-day agenda with many revellers enjoying their cars just as much as their beers.
Deniliquin in country New South Wales is the undisputed Ute Capital of the World and has been hosting the festival since 1999, when the region was struck by a crippling drought.
The town is surrounded by some of the largest, flattest, natural, open plains on earth – an ideal home for ute culture.
A man is seen tripped naked before throwing himself into a makeshift mud pit on the wild final evening of the Deni Ute Muster (pictured)
![A man is seen drinking beer from his artificial leg in Deniliquin (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2CB7B00000578-0-A_man_is_seen_drinking_beer_from_his_artificial_leg_in_Deniliqui-a-10_1506812599757.jpg)
A man is seen drinking beer from his artificial leg in Deniliquin (pictured)
![A cowboy rides a bull during the Deni Rodeo on Saturday, using all of his skills to stay on top of the animal (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2CA8E00000578-0-A_cowboy_rides_a_bull_during_the_Deni_Rodeo_on_Saturday_using_al-a-11_1506812603058.jpg)
A cowboy rides a bull during the Deni Rodeo on Saturday, using all of his skills to stay on top of the animal (pictured)
![Participants were seen getting rowdy at the annual event (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/03/44E8731500000578-4937320-image-a-60_1506823567155.jpg)
Participants were seen getting rowdy at the annual event (pictured)
![Bottoms up! Two men drink beer from their shoes at the alcohol-fueled event (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/03/44E8737900000578-4937320-image-a-62_1506823598342.jpg)
Bottoms up! Two men drink beer from their shoes at the alcohol-fueled event (pictured)
![A Rodeo Clown nicknamed Kelpie spits fire as part of a break in the action during the Deni Rodeo (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2D03300000578-0-A_Rodeo_Clown_nicknamed_Kelpie_spits_fire_as_part_of_a_break_in_-a-14_1506812663689.jpg)
A Rodeo Clown nicknamed Kelpie spits fire as part of a break in the action during the Deni Rodeo (pictured)
![A man is stripped naked and taking a hit from a gas-powered beer pipe at the Deni Ute Muster (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2CC7F00000578-0-A_man_is_stripped_naked_and_taking_a_hit_from_a_gas_powered_beer-a-15_1506812699272.jpg)
A man is stripped naked and taking a hit from a gas-powered beer pipe at the Deni Ute Muster (pictured)
![A Rodeo Clown is chased down by a bull during the Deni Rodeo festivities. Cowboys can be seen cringing behind him (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44DA05D900000578-4937320-A_Rodeo_Clown_is_chased_down_by_a_bull_during_the_Deni_Rodeo_fes-a-40_1506817123568.jpg)
A Rodeo Clown is chased down by a bull during the Deni Rodeo festivities. Cowboys can be seen cringing behind him (pictured)
![One reveller was spotted with a cigarette in his mouth, eyeing off the camera (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/03/44E8741D00000578-4937320-image-a-65_1506823675422.jpg)
One reveller was spotted with a cigarette in his mouth, eyeing off the camera (pictured)
![A lone man is seen passed out on the grass at the festival after two big days of activities (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44DA193000000578-0-A_lone_man_is_seen_passed_out_on_the_grass_at_the_festival_after-a-21_1506812837432.jpg)
A lone man is seen passed out on the grass at the festival after two big days of activities (pictured)
![A man is seen leaning against a police car at the Deni Ute Muster - and appears to be wearing a Borat-style mankini (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2CC5F00000578-0-A_man_is_seen_leaning_against_a_police_car_at_the_Deni_Ute_Muste-a-24_1506812903697.jpg)
A man is seen leaning against a police car at the Deni Ute Muster – and appears to be wearing a Borat-style mankini (pictured)
![A man celebrates after the Richmond Tigers win the AFL Grand Final - but he stays at the Deni Uts Muster to celebrate (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2D02B00000578-0-A_man_celebrates_after_the_Richmond_Tigers_win_the_AFL_Grand_Fin-a-27_1506813004873.jpg)
A man celebrates after the Richmond Tigers win the AFL Grand Final – but he stays at the Deni Uts Muster to celebrate (pictured)
![With a backwards cap and goggles, a man launched himself into a makeshift mud pit (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2CE4D00000578-0-With_a_backwards_cap_and_goggles_a_man_launched_himself_into_a_m-a-30_1506813045865.jpg)
With a backwards cap and goggles, a man launched himself into a makeshift mud pit (pictured)
![A man is seen landing heavily into a makeshift mud shift on the wild final evening of the annual festival (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/00/44E2CFD700000578-0-A_man_is_seen_landing_heavily_into_a_makeshift_mud_shift_on_the_-a-33_1506813097183.jpg)
A man is seen landing heavily into a makeshift mud shift on the wild final evening of the annual festival (pictured)
![Revellers (pictured) gather at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster on September 29, 2017 in Deniliquin, with one mooning for the cameras](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/01/44D6CDF000000578-4931816-image-m-61_1506646224864.jpg)
Revellers (pictured) gather at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster on September 29, 2017 in Deniliquin, with one mooning for the cameras
![Revellers (pictured) get an early start on the festivities at the annual Deniliquin Ute Muster, the largest ute muster in Australia](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/01/44D6CA0500000578-4931816-image-m-62_1506646249174.jpg)
Revellers (pictured) get an early start on the festivities at the annual Deniliquin Ute Muster, the largest ute muster in Australia
![Deniliquin in country New South Wales is the undisputed Ute Capital of the World and has been hosting the festival since 1999, when the region was struck by a crippling drought (pictured is a reveller at dawn on Friday)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/01/44D6CAE800000578-4931816-image-m-63_1506646272521.jpg)
Deniliquin in country New South Wales is the undisputed Ute Capital of the World and has been hosting the festival since 1999, when the region was struck by a crippling drought (pictured is a reveller at dawn on Friday)
The iconic festival includes the Guinness World Record breaking Ute Muster and blue singlet count which attract locals and visitors from around Australia and the world alike.
Starting on Friday September 29, the two-day event features over 24 hours of live music, the Ute Show N Shine competition and the Bull Ride Spectacular rodeo event.
The all-Australian music line-up includes performances by Lee Kernaghan, Shannon Noll, The McClymonts, Beccy Cole, Sara Storer, Sunny Cowgirls, The Wolfe Brothers, and others.
![A competitor in the 'Barrel Racing' Ute competition at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster is watched by the crowd at the iconic festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/04/44D7DAD900000578-4931816-image-m-24_1506654116944.jpg)
A competitor in the ‘Barrel Racing’ Ute competition at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster is watched by the crowd at the iconic festival
![A man wears a traditional swagmans hat adorned with badges from past Deni Musters along with political statements (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44E0097600000578-4937320-A_man_wears_a_traditional_swagmans_hat_adorned_with_badges_from_-a-41_1506817123612.jpg)
A man wears a traditional swagmans hat adorned with badges from past Deni Musters along with political statements (pictured)
![A competitor swings their ute around as it maneuvers around witches hats in the 'Barrel Racing' ute competition on Friday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/04/44D7DB3500000578-4931816-image-m-23_1506654101539.jpg)
A competitor swings their ute around as it maneuvers around witches hats in the ‘Barrel Racing’ ute competition on Friday
![Revellers were quick to cut loose on the final day of the festival (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44E2CE0B00000578-4937320-Revellers_were_quick_to_cut_loose_on_the_final_day_of_the_festiv-a-43_1506817123923.jpg)
Revellers were quick to cut loose on the final day of the festival (pictured)
![A bull rider hits the ground hard during the Deni Rodeo at the Uts Muster (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44E0989700000578-4937320-A_bull_rider_hits_the_ground_hard_during_the_Deni_Rodeo_at_the_U-a-44_1506817123996.jpg)
A bull rider hits the ground hard during the Deni Rodeo at the Uts Muster (pictured)
![A ute flying two huge Bundaberg Rum flags kicks up clouds of dust in the 'Barrel Racing' ute competition on Friday morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/04/44D7DAAF00000578-4931816-image-m-22_1506654085506.jpg)
A ute flying two huge Bundaberg Rum flags kicks up clouds of dust in the ‘Barrel Racing’ ute competition on Friday morning
![Friends pose for a photo at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster with a blue singlet-wearing cowboy sculpture in the background](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/04/44D7DAD100000578-4931816-image-a-25_1506654386723.jpg)
Friends pose for a photo at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster with a blue singlet-wearing cowboy sculpture in the background
![The town is surrounded by some of the largest, flattest, natural, open plains on earth - an ideal home for ute culture (pictured is a ute with Australian flags attached at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/02/44D6CD4900000578-4931816-The_town_is_surrounded_by_some_of_the_largest_flattest_natural_o-a-3_1506648562603.jpg)
The town is surrounded by some of the largest, flattest, natural, open plains on earth – an ideal home for ute culture (pictured is a ute with Australian flags attached at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster)
Visitors can also view the NSW Whip Cracking Championships, woodchopping demonstrations, helicopter rides, the Brophy Bros Circus, camel rides, and watch the AFL Grand Final on the big screen.
Those wishing to participate can try the Deni D-Max Hay Bale Hustle, where teams of two can test their hay baling skills against the best from around the country and win 4X4 accessories.
![Katrina Cochrane and her ute Pink Beauty at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44E00A0600000578-4937320-Katrina_Cochrane_and_her_ute_Pink_Beauty_at_the_2017_Deni_Ute_Mu-a-42_1506817123872.jpg)
Katrina Cochrane and her ute Pink Beauty at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster (pictured)
![Darcy Craig from Swan Hill attempts to whip a lit cigarette from his mate Sam Milner's mouth early on Friday morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/02/44D6B2B000000578-4931816-Despite_drinking_heavily_Darcy_Craig_from_Swan_Hill_attempts_to_-a-2_1506648562552.jpg)
Darcy Craig from Swan Hill attempts to whip a lit cigarette from his mate Sam Milner’s mouth early on Friday morning
![The annual Deniliquin Ute Muster is the largest ute muster in Australia, attracting more than 18,000 people to the rural town](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/02/44D6B24800000578-4931816-The_annual_Deniliquin_Ute_Muster_is_the_largest_ute_muster_in_Au-a-4_1506648562864.jpg)
The annual Deniliquin Ute Muster is the largest ute muster in Australia, attracting more than 18,000 people to the rural town
![Revellers come together to celebrate all things Australian and the icon of the Ute in a weekend of music, competitions and camping (pictured is a man drinking at dawn on Friday)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/02/44D6CBC700000578-4931816-Revellers_come_together_to_celebrate_all_things_Australian_and_t-a-5_1506648562900.jpg)
Revellers come together to celebrate all things Australian and the icon of the Ute in a weekend of music, competitions and camping (pictured is a man drinking at dawn on Friday)
![Alix Emery from Wonthaggi showed off his warpaint at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster, held every year since 1999](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D725E300000578-4937320-Alix_Emery_from_Wonthaggi_showed_off_his_warpaint_at_dawn_on_day-a-49_1506817124601.jpg)
Alix Emery from Wonthaggi showed off his warpaint at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster, held every year since 1999
![Harry and his ute flying Australian flags on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster on September 29, 2017 in Deniliquin, Australia](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6CBF000000578-4937320-Harry_and_his_ute_flying_Australian_flags_on_day_one_of_the_2017-a-45_1506817124089.jpg)
Harry and his ute flying Australian flags on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster on September 29, 2017 in Deniliquin, Australia
![Revellers gather at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster, driving utes plastered with cheeky stickers and slogans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6CC6900000578-4937320-Revellers_gather_at_dawn_on_day_one_of_the_2017_Deni_Ute_Muster_-a-48_1506817124528.jpg)
Revellers gather at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster, driving utes plastered with cheeky stickers and slogans
![A competitor prepares for a wood chopping competition at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster, balancing with an axe in his hand](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/04/44D7DB5900000578-4931816-image-m-20_1506654036916.jpg)
A competitor prepares for a wood chopping competition at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster, balancing with an axe in his hand
![A family watches a performance by the Matt Mingay stunt drivers at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster during day one of the festival](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/29/04/44D7DAFF00000578-4931816-image-m-19_1506654020350.jpg)
A family watches a performance by the Matt Mingay stunt drivers at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster during day one of the festival
![Children watch the 'Barrel Racing' Ute competition at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster as dust flies from under the vehicle's wheels](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D7DB5D00000578-4937320-Children_watch_the_Barrel_Racing_Ute_competition_at_the_2017_Den-a-46_1506817124277.jpg)
Children watch the ‘Barrel Racing’ Ute competition at the 2017 Deni Ute Muster as dust flies from under the vehicle’s wheels
![Revellers at dawn on the first day of the Deni Ute Muster enjoy a few early morning beverages as they warm up for the day](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D7DB2D00000578-4937320-Revellers_at_dawn_on_the_first_day_of_the_Deni_Ute_Muster_enjoy_-a-47_1506817124315.jpg)
Revellers at dawn on the first day of the Deni Ute Muster enjoy a few early morning beverages as they warm up for the day
![Is he preparing for the whip cracking competition? A man cracks a whip at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6B23C00000578-4937320-Is_he_preparing_for_the_whip_cracking_competition_A_man_cracks_a-a-50_1506817124713.jpg)
Is he preparing for the whip cracking competition? A man cracks a whip at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster
![Revellers settle in for two days of drinking and debauchery at the Deni Ute Muster, held on September 29 and 30 this year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D725F300000578-4937320-Revellers_settle_in_for_two_days_of_drinking_and_debauchery_at_t-a-51_1506817124793.jpg)
Revellers settle in for two days of drinking and debauchery at the Deni Ute Muster, held on September 29 and 30 this year
![A couple surrounded by tents housing visitors discuss the previous nights events at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6C99B00000578-4937320-A_couple_surrounded_by_tents_housing_visitors_discuss_the_previo-a-52_1506817124886.jpg)
A couple surrounded by tents housing visitors discuss the previous nights events at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster
For visitors in the mood for something a little more unusual, there are thoroughbred pig races, bubble soccer, a balloon trainer and reptile awareness displays.
The Family Centre will be running free children’s activities with face painting, wood work, bubble blowing, stilt walking all available with tea and coffee for the mums.
![Beer in one hand, whip in the other, a man woke up early on Friday to practise his whip cracking skills at the Deni Ute Muster](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6C9B300000578-4937320-Beer_in_one_hand_whip_in_the_other_a_man_woke_up_early_on_Friday-a-55_1506817125069.jpg)
Beer in one hand, whip in the other, a man woke up early on Friday to practise his whip cracking skills at the Deni Ute Muster
![Revellers were up at the crack of dawn on Friday to kick off the festivities at the Deni Ute Muster, losing their shirts before sunrise](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6CA5700000578-4937320-Revellers_were_up_at_the_crack_of_dawn_on_Friday_to_kick_off_the-a-53_1506817124979.jpg)
Revellers were up at the crack of dawn on Friday to kick off the festivities at the Deni Ute Muster, losing their shirts before sunrise
![A man showed off a tattoo inked across his belly to the cameras at dawn on Friday next to a flannelette shirt wearing friend](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6CA2C00000578-4937320-A_man_showed_off_a_tattoo_inked_across_his_belly_to_the_cameras_-a-54_1506817124993.jpg)
A man showed off a tattoo inked across his belly to the cameras at dawn on Friday next to a flannelette shirt wearing friend
![Revellers hit the booze at dawn on day one of the Deni Ute Muster, with one man drinking from two cans simultaneously](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6CCEA00000578-4937320-Revellers_hit_the_booze_at_dawn_on_day_one_of_the_Deni_Ute_Muste-a-59_1506817125434.jpg)
Revellers hit the booze at dawn on day one of the Deni Ute Muster, with one man drinking from two cans simultaneously
![A man revs the engine on his ute at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster on September 29, 2017 in Deniliquin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6CD6300000578-4937320-A_man_revs_the_engine_on_his_ute_at_dawn_on_day_one_of_the_2017_-a-56_1506817125249.jpg)
A man revs the engine on his ute at dawn on day one of the 2017 Deni Ute Muster on September 29, 2017 in Deniliquin
![Whip cracking was the preferred way to spend Friday morning for many early birds at the Deni Ute Muster on its first day](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6CABB00000578-4937320-Whip_cracking_was_the_preferred_way_to_spend_Friday_morning_for_-a-57_1506817125282.jpg)
Whip cracking was the preferred way to spend Friday morning for many early birds at the Deni Ute Muster on its first day
![The annual Deniliquin Ute Muster is the largest ute muster in Australia, attracting more than 18,000 people to the rural town of Deniliquin together to celebrate all things Australian and the icon of the Ute in a weekend of music, competitions and camping](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44D6C9BB00000578-4937320-The_annual_Deniliquin_Ute_Muster_is_the_largest_ute_muster_in_Au-a-60_1506817125763.jpg)
The annual Deniliquin Ute Muster is the largest ute muster in Australia, attracting more than 18,000 people to the rural town of Deniliquin together to celebrate all things Australian and the icon of the Ute in a weekend of music, competitions and camping
![Headline act Shannon Noll performed on the final night of the Deni Ute Muster (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/10/01/01/44E2CF7300000578-4937320-Headline_act_Shannon_Noll_performed_on_the_final_night_of_the_De-a-58_1506817125401.jpg)
Headline act Shannon Noll performed on the final night of the Deni Ute Muster (pictured)