Merriwa Festival of the Fleeces
Fri 05 Jun '26 – Sun 06 Jun '27
Overview
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.
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.
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Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
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)
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency 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)