Scone Horse Festival
Friday 10 May 2024 to Sunday 19 May 2024
Overview
The Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival will return for 10 days of exciting and entertaining equine events showcasing the versatility of the horse and the important role they play within the…
The Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival will return for 10 days of exciting and entertaining equine events showcasing the versatility of the horse and the important role they play within the Upper Hunter Valley region and around the world.
Over the 10 days, you will experience the much loved Festival Parade, the exciting Equine Extravaganza, and the joy of the Jack Johnston Memorial Gala Day. Also bringing back
favourites like the Sportsman’s Lunch, the Calcutta, School Horse Sports competition, Scone Horse Show, two Stud Tours, and new additions this year in Horses and High Tea for Mother’s Day and St Mary’s Ball.
The festival will culminate in the final weekend with the prestigious Darley Scone Cup, the beautiful Picnic by the Lake, and the grand Finale Fireworks – always a family favourite.
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
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)
