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Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces

Merriwa township

An event celebrating the history of wool industry in and around the local Merriwa township. The event highlight is the famous "running of the sheep" in their red socks at the front of the Grand Parade. Spanning 3 days, this event is Merriwa's largest and longest running festival.
Running of the sheep in the grand parade.
Grand Parade at the Festival of the Fleeces
Shearing Demonstration at the Festival of the Fleeces
Dog High Jump at the Festival of the Fleeces
Street Scene at the Festival of the Fleeces
Children's rides at the Festival of the Fleeces
When
04 June, 2027
Venue
Merriwa township
Location and DirectionsBettington Street Merriwa New South Wales 2329 Australia
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
  • Community Events
  • Markets
  • Exhibition and Shows
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Coach Parking
  • Kiosk
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Dates
  • Friday 04 June, 2027 - Unconfirmed Event
  • Saturday 05 June, 2027 - Unconfirmed Event
  • Sunday 06 June, 2027 - Unconfirmed Event
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