Scone Horse Festival
Scone Horse Festival
Fri 08 May '26 – Sun 17 May '26
Overview
Giddy up and plan a getaway to Scone, NSW - the Horse Capital of Australia - this May as the Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival returns for 10 unforgettable days!
Set in the heart of the Upper Hunter, the Festival is a vibrant mix of country charm, world-class horses and community celebration. Expect colourful parades, thrilling equine showcases, country racing, long lunches, behind-the-scenes stud tours and relaxed country nights –…
Giddy up and plan a getaway to Scone, NSW - the Horse Capital of Australia - this May as the Warburton Estate Agents Scone Horse Festival returns for 10 unforgettable days!
Set in the heart of the Upper Hunter, the Festival is a vibrant mix of country charm, world-class horses and community celebration. Expect colourful parades, thrilling equine showcases, country racing, long lunches, behind-the-scenes stud tours and relaxed country nights – all wrapped up in the warm hospitality Scone is famous for.
There will be many family-friends and free events! All the favourite events are back in 2026 including the iconic Scone Equine Hospital Horse Festival Parade, Equine Extravaganza, Horses & High Tea, sheep dog trials, farrier demonstrations, Yarns Night, the much loved two-day Scone Racing Carnival and so much more!
With this year's theme "Breeding Brilliance" the Festival celebrates Scone's global equine heritage and the people who make this remarkable region shine.
Follow Scone Horse Festival on Facebook or visit their website for updates, exact times and to start planning your Upper Hunter equine escape.
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