Boorowa Irish Woolfest

14/08/2026

Faces You Might Know 👀🍀

There's no shortage of smiles when Woolfest rolls into Boorowa! It's the people who help make this celebration so special, from the first friendly g'day to the last bit of Irish cheer. 💚

We've rounded up a few happy faces from last year's festivities. Recognise anyone? Be sure to tag them in the comments and let them know they're looking grand! 👇

Come along again this year to Community Bank Boorowa's Boorowa Irish Woolfest! Who knows, you might even spot yourself in next year's happy snaps. 🍀

📅 Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026
📍 Boorowa, Hilltops Region NSW
👉 www.irishwoolfest.com.au

08/08/2026

LESS THAN 8 WEEKS TO GO! 🍀🐑

Boorowa is looking a little more like the Emerald Isle herself, setting the scene for a very Irish Long Weekend. 🍀

Picture winding country roads, the budding poplars leading into town and those beautiful green hills stretching into the distance. Add a little spring sunshine, warm welcomes and that unmistakable Irish cheer of Woolfest... and that's a mighty fine excuse to chase a little green country this October.

📅 Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026
📍 Boorowa, Hilltops Region NSW
👉 www.irishwoolfest.com.au

Community Bank Boorowa

27/07/2026

No Trending Music. Just the Sound of Woolfest. 🎻🎶

The patter of hooves, the crowd cheering, Irish tunes filling the streets and laughter around every corner. No passport required for a bit of Ireland... and there's less than 10 weeks to go! 🍀

Now that's music to our ears... wool you agree? 🐏

📅 Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026
📍 Boorowa, Hilltops Region, Australia NSW
👉 www.irishwoolfest.com.au

21/07/2026

One look at these Woolfest memories and we're already dreaming of October! 🍀

Irish celebrations o-plenty with sheep bounding through the main street, lively entertainment and market stalls, and all the craic and company you could ask for, Community Bank Boorowa's Boorowa Irish Woolfest always delivers a weekend to remember. These photos from 2025 have us counting down the days until we can do it all again.

We can't wait to share what's in store for 2026 and welcome you all back to Boorowa for another baa-rilliant October Long Weekend. 🐑

What was your favourite activity at Woolfest? Let us know in the comments below. 👇

📅 Friday 2 - Sunday 4 October 2026
📍 Boorowa, Hilltops Region NSW
👉 www.irishwoolfest.com.au

11/07/2026

☘️ 12 WEEKS TO GO! ☘️

One small town, one mighty celebration! With only 12 weeks until the 2026 Boorowa Irish Woolfest weekend, the charming town of Boorowa is preparing to welcome visitors from near and far. Just 90 minutes from Visit Canberra and 3.5 hours from Sydney.com, it's the perfect excuse for a Long Weekend away filled with Irish cheer, country hospitality and more sheep than you can shake a shillelagh at. 🍀🐑

🐑 Festivities kick off on Friday evening and roll right through the weekend, building to the famous Running of the Sheep on Sunday. Throw in a colourful street parade, Irish dancing, live music, market stalls, delicious local food, family fun and a whole lot of craic, and you've got yourself one ewe-nique festival.

🌿 Make a weekend of it!
Settle in for the weekend and discover everything that Boorowa and the beautiful Hilltops Region have to offer. Wander the local boutiques, pull up a chair at a cosy pub, café, or winery and enjoy great country hospitality and explore the rolling countryside at your own pace: www.visithilltopsregion.com.au/plan-your-trip

📅 Friday 2 - Sunday 4 October 2026
📍 Boorowa, Hilltops Region NSW – where the fleece is soft and the welcome is warm! 🍀
👉 www.irishwoolfest.com.au

07/06/2026

PARTNERSHIP PROPOSALS NOW OPEN 🐑
Become part of a festival woven into the heart of the community.

The Boorowa Irish Woolfest is one of regional Australia's most iconic community festivals, celebrating the town's rich Irish heritage, wool industry and country hospitality.

From the famous Running of the Sheep and Irish dancing to live entertainment, market stalls and wool inspired experiences, Woolfest attracts thousands of visitors each year for a weekend packed with fun, tradition and community spirit.

Partnering with the Festival is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, connect with a large audience and demonstrate your support for a much-loved community event.

Whether you're looking to increase brand awareness, engage with new customers or give back to the community, we'd love to have you on board.

🍀 Join a celebration of Irish culture, wool and country life while putting your business in front of thousands of festival-goers.

Apply online today and secure your partnership by Tuesday 30 June 2026 👉 www.irishwoolfest.com.au/get-involved

📅 Friday 2 – Sunday 4 October 2026
📍 Boorowa, Hilltops Region NSW

05/06/2026

🍀 STALLHOLDER APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 🍀

Join the flock and put your products in front of thousands at the 2026 Boorowa Irish Woolfest – we'd love 'ewe' to be part of it!

The Boorowa Irish Woolfest is one of the region's most loved festivals, bringing together the charm of country life, the pride of Irish heritage and the warmth of community spirit.

From the famous Running of the Sheep and Irish dancing to live entertainment, wool displays, family activities and bustling market stalls, Woolfest attracts thousands of visitors from across New South Wales and beyond.

If you sell delicious food, handmade goods, artisan products, unique gifts, homewares, artwork or locally made creations, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, connect with new customers and be part of an iconic regional event.

🍀 Don't miss your chance to join the festivities and share your products with a crowd that's ready to shop, explore and enjoy all things woolly and wonderful!

Apply online today and secure your spot by Friday 31 July 2026 👉 www.irishwoolfest.com.au/get-involved

📅 Sunday 4 October 2026, 9am – 5pm
📍 Boorowa, Hilltops Region NSW

12/05/2026

🍀🐑 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗮 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🐑🍀

We’re shear-ly delighted to announce the 2026 Community Bank Boorowa Boorowa Irish Woolfest will return over the October Long Weekend, with fringe events kicking off from Friday and celebrations building right through to the main day on Sunday 4 October 2026.

Round up your flock for a baa-rilliantly packed weekend of Irish spirit, country character and jolly good fun. Boorowa is just 1.5 hours from Visit Canberra and 4 hours from Sydney.com, making it the perfect place to plan a wonderful woolly weekend away.

Stay tuned by following our Facebook and Instagram (.irish.woolfest) pages over the coming months. You'd be sheepish to miss this! 🍀🐑

See how to get involved 👋 www.irishwoolfest.com.au
Plan your trip early 🗺️ www.visithilltopsregion.com.au

06/11/2025