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Patchewollock Music Festival

Name: Patchewollock Music Festival
Start: 2026-10-16
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Patchewollock

The 12th annual Patchewollock Music Festival is a three-day celebration of "true blue Aussie bush culture" held in Patchewollock, Australia. From Friday, October 16, to Sunday, October 18, 2026, the family-friendly event features a diverse program of live music, theatre, bush poetry, workshops, and unique attractions like the iconic Patchewollock Gold Cup sheep race.

Date: Oct 16-18, 2026
Location: Patchewollock
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Iconic Patchewollock Gold Cup sheep race
Live music featuring artists like Sons of Atticus and Smoke Stack Rhino
Bush poetry and blade sheep shearing demonstrations
Family-friendly activities including the Krazy Koala Puppet Show

The festival is centered around the local pub, which serves as the event's hub, with a huge stage and shaded marquee set up on beautiful grass lawns. The program includes a variety of musical artists, such as Sons of Atticus, Smoke Stack Rhino, and Rory Phillips Trio. Beyond music, attendees can enjoy bush poetry readings, and a blade sheep shearing demonstration by Kevin Crook is scheduled for Saturday morning.

A highlight of the festival is the Patchewollock Gold Cup sheep race, a 100-meter sprint that draws large crowds. The sheep are auctioned off in a Calcutta on Friday night, with proceeds benefiting the local community. Saturday features family-friendly entertainment, including the Krazy Koala Puppet Show, EnviroEdu Wildlife Show, and face painting. The Mallee Drifters Club also presents a car display on Saturday.

Visitors can find market stalls, food vendors, and participate in a camp oven cook-up on Saturday night. The festival attracts people from across Australia, many of whom camp in swags and caravans, contributing to its unique atmosphere.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Patchewollock; www.dimboolabanner.com.au
Area for browsing nearby events: Patchewollock

Organizer — source statement: Patchewollock Music Festival committee member Michael Robertson; www.dimboolabanner.com.au

Before attending

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