Ironfest 2027
Ironfest is the biggest annual arts festival to take place in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia, celebrating the Birth of Steel. Run by Ironfest Inc., a registered not-for-profit association that has delivered events since 2005, it has attracted more than 140,000 visitors to the region since inception and contributed over $20 million to the local economy as of 2016.
The 2027 edition is themed 'Gilded Age' and is scheduled for Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2027. The festival is held at The Foundations, the heritage site of the former Portland Cement Works at 36 Williwa Street, Portland NSW 2847, a large industrial heritage precinct that includes the painted Portland Silos, museums, galleries, markets and event spaces.
The festival brings together blacksmiths, artists, craftspeople, makers, musicians, theatre troupes, LARP groups and living-history re-enactors, together with food stalls and family attractions across two days of programmed music and performance. Patron parking is at Saville Park Oval directly opposite the venue, with entry from Williwa Street.
The official site publishes the confirmed 2027 dates and theme on the festival banner. Detailed program, participant listings, admission and entry details for the 2027 edition are still being announced by the organisers; opening hours and admission price for 2027 are not yet published.
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Portland - The Foundations, New South Wales, Australia