PROGRAM & EVENTS
2024 Boorowa Irish Woolfest Program
The anticipation grows as we release this year’s exciting Program revealing the excellent offerings awaiting you at Boorowa Irish Woolfest over the October Long Weekend.
Pack up the family for a ‘road trip’ to Boorowa and prepare for a day of fun and festivities, creating some unforgetable memories at the 2024 Boorowa Irish Woolfest.
Explore the Online Program Here ➡
Boorowa Irish Woolfest
Sunday, 6 October 2024
(Running of the Sheep)
Enjoy the main festivities from 8am to 4pm
Main Stage Highlights
11.45AM – Blessing of the Fleece and Official Opening
12:15PM- Street Parade and Running of the Sheep
Musical Performances presented by Tilt Renewables
Main Act – Double Shot Maggie
The Raglin – Musical Duo
Simon Watts – Violinist
Canberra Celtic Pipe Band
Canobolas Highland Pipe Band
Childrens Entertainment presented by Donohoe’s Estate
Bubble Artist
Face Painting
Library Storytime – Reading ‘Where is the Green Sheep?’
Tony Joe’s Amusements – Carnival Rides
Merino Magic presented by Nutrien Wool
Boorowa’s finest merino wool display, prepared by famous local studs
Location: Nutrien Wool Shed, 37B Queen St, Boorowa
Irish Craic presented by SquadRon Energy
Irish Accent Competition
Pie Eating Competition
Irish Dancers
Robyn Sykes Poetry
Demonstration Excellence presented by Boorowa Tractors
Wood Choppers -Hall and District Axemen
Shearing Shack Hawkesbury Working Dog Demonstration
Animal Display presented by Boorowa Bees
Black and Coloured Sheep Display
Kidz Zoo, Animal Patting Paddock
Working Dog Trials
Cultural Fun presented by Boorowa Court House Arts and Craft Co Op
Market Stalls
Boorowa Irish Woolfest Art Show
Antique Engines and Tractor Display
Fringe Events
4 October to 5 October 2024
Friday 4 October
5:00PM ART SHOW – OFFICIAL OPENING
Cocktail Party $10 entry
Location: Old Courthouse Building Marsden St, Boorowa
6:30PM LIVE MUSIC AT THE BOOROWA HOTEL
Big Willy, solo cover artist
Location: 37 Marsden St, Boorowa
6PM-9PM LIVE COMEDY SHOW AT THE OCCASIONAL WINE BAR
Featuring Chris Ryan and Emo Parsonson Ticket at www.theoccasionalwinebar.com
Location: 9 Marsden St, Boorowa, next to pharmacy
Saturday 5 October
From 9:30AM BOOROWA WOOLFEST BOWLS TOURNAMENT
Contact the club to enter: (02) 6385 3338
Location: Ex-Services Club 55-59 Pudman St, Boorowa
FROM 11AM 2023 QUICK SHEAR COMPETITION
Featuring Ford 4 Shearing
Location: Ex-Services Club
55-59 Pudman St, Boorowa
10AM TO 4PM BOOROWA IRISH WOOLFEST ART SHOW
Location: Old Court House Building, Marsden St,
Boorowa
10AM TO 2PM BOOROWA MUSEUM
Location: 35 Marsden St, Boorowa
FROM 5PM LIVE MUSIC by Double Tones AT RAM AND STALLION HOTEL,
Beer garden, pizzas served from 4pm
Location: 70-74 Brial St, Boorowa
FROM 6PM FOODIES AND MOVIE NIGHT AT THE RECREATION CLUB INCLUDING:
– Jumping Castle
– Face Painter
– Outdoor Cinema
– Fireworks
Location: 36-44 Market St,
Boorowa
Live Music from 6:30pm by Rock Classics with Platinum Duo
Featuring Ford 4 Shearing
Location: Ex-Services Club
55-59 Pudman St, Boorowa
Boorowa Irish Woolfest 2024 Highlights:
The Running of the Sheep
The Main Event
“The Running of the Sheep” has been likened to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona and is considered Boorowa’s special woolly version. It is not to be compared to the danger of the bulls as our sheep are cute and cuddly but certainly as visually exciting. Visitors love the sheepdog component when they see the trusty kelpies leaping on and off the sheep’s backs as they race down the street guided by Farmer Ashley on his four wheel motorbike. This is an opportunity to see Boorowa’s fine Merino sheep up close and personal.
Blessing of the Fleece
An Old Tradition
A sheep is shorn with old time shears on the shearing shack and the fleece is thrown on the stage to receive a spiritual thanksgiving for the fine wool of the district at The Ecumenical Blessing of the Fleece.
Boorowa is world renowned for its fine wool and this is an important event of the Irish Woolfest.
Art Show Exhibition
Showcasing Local Talent
You are cordially invited to the free official opening night of of the 2024 Boorowa Irish Woolfest Art Show, beginning at 5pm Friday 4 October.
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Headline Act –
Double Shot Maggie
As the most pumping Irish band in from home turf in Geelong, Double Shot Maggie play shows in venues across Melbourne, regional Victoria, and now Boorowa.
If you’re looking to dance and sing along with great traditional Irish songs, and fill your ears with modern Celtic rock with a twist of pub punk, come to one of Double Shot Maggie gigs.
Double Shot Maggie love doing weddings, festivals, corporate events and birthdays just as much as they love playing the corner pub!
Web: doubleshotmaggie.com.au
Facebook: Double Shot Maggie
Waste to Art at Woolfest
Get Creative
Join Southern TablelandsArts (STA) for a free drop-in Waste to Art workshop with Al Phemister as part of the Boorowa’s Irish Woolfest. The ultimate in sustainable creativity. Find them out the front of the Op shop on Pudman Street
The STA Waste to Art program is the ultimate in sustainable creativity. Exhibitions, workshops, activities and resources. FIND OUT MORE
Image: Bah Bah by Krystal Ziems. Created from waste materials at an STA Waste to Art workshop
Boutique Markets
Local Quality
Tantalise your tastebuds with an array of homemade sauces, dressings and jams in unique flavours with a variety of delectable tastes to suit all palettes. Walsh’s Country Kitchen also create fruit cakes and plum puddings like Grandma used to make. Gourmet honey and a range of unusual bee souvenirs are available for purchase whilst a range of olive oils and olive products can be sourced from a variety of regional vendors. The Pantry on Pudman, a local shop which is well known for its great coffee, also has a wonderful range of gourmet products.
Light up your world and create atmosphere in your home with romantic candles from Three Wishes, Care for your body with a visit to health product stalls for a beautiful treat, with natural beauty products made to heal and soothe. Local Clubs will be hosting food stalls including the Historical Society and the Boorowa Lions Club.
An amazing variety of creative stalls provide a wide variety of boutique products. From garden products, to jewellery, candles, woollen garments and much more a range of quality that will dazzle you.
Plan your visit
