Dia Duit (Hello) from Boorowa!
Boorowa’s Irish Woolfest is a major event for NSW and a highlight on the Hilltops Region’s Spring calendar. Occurring every October long weekend, experience our country town from Friday 2 October – Sunday 4 October 2026.
The ‘Running of the Sheep’ and the main festivities will be held on Sunday 4 October and we would love for you to join us.
See you in Boorowa, for this year’s Boorowa Irish Woolfest, you’d be sheepish to miss it!
HIGHLIGHTS
ALL WEEKEND
FRINGE EVENTS
Alongside the main festivities, our local community welcomes you to visit fringe events across Boorowa with an annual charity art sale exhibition, quick shear and other competitions, youth evening and so much more.
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
COMPETITION HOUR
Think you’ve got the gift of the gab? Put your Irish accent to the test or take on a Guinness pie challenge for prizes and bragging rights. Keep an eye on the festival program for competition times.
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
STREET PARADE
Experience the heart of Boorowa and festival with our iconic Street Parade with the Running of the Sheep as we celebrate our local pride with an abundance of creativity.
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER 2026
FESTIVAL MARKETS
Discover an amazing array of market stalls stocking fresh local produce, handmade goods, fun sheep-inspired gifts and festival merch.
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BOOROWA’S IRISH WOOLFEST
This is a celebration of country community, wool, farming and rural life in the heart of Boorowa. Bringing together locals and visitors alike, Woolfest showcases the rich history of the wool industry through market stalls, live entertainment, sheep and shearing displays, food, family activities and more. It’s a weekend that highlights the people, stories and traditions that make regional Australia so special.
HISTORY
From little things, big things grow..
Boorowa is world renowned for its fine Merino wool. Creating a Wool Week event in the late 1990’s seemed like a great way to showcase the beautiful wool from the region. A whole week was dedicated to this event with wool shows, wool workshops, shearing displays and much more all around the town.
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DISCOVER THE HILLTOPS REGION
Looking to make the most of your visit? From local eateries and cosy stays to events happening across the region, the Hilltops Region website has everything you need to plan your perfect getaway.