OUR THEME IN 2025 IS THE MAGIC OF WOOL

We would like to thank our Diamond Sponsor this year, Bengalla Mining Company

June long weekend 2025

What's happening?

From Opening Night on Friday evening to a huge family day on Saturday and on to our closing event on Sunday morning, you won’t be bored!

Friday Night Opening Night

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW – don't miss this fabulous event to kick off your festival fun!

Full Listing of Events (Fri night, all day Sat and Sun Tour)

SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EVENTS - from Friday night through to Sunday.

Sunday - Woolshed Tour

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW – close out the festival in style on this historic tour.

Saturday at the Showgrounds

TAKE A STROLL THE SHOWGROUNDS – vintage car display, bush sheep dog trials, fun for the kids, fireworks and more.

Running for over thirty years!

Showcasing life on the land

Every June long weekend Merriwa’s main street comes alive with market stalls, street entertainers, rides, exhibits, competitions and the grand parade – which is headed-up by the famous Running of the Sheep in their red socks. This is a fun-packed family event that is not to be missed.

This is one of the Upper Hunter’s pREmier events, focussing on community, family and the rich agricultural history of the region. From its humble beginnings, the festival now attracts in excess of 7,000 visitors who are treated to traditional country hospitality.

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