# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Autumn Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? SAVE THE DATE!  Autumn Festival is HERE! ?

Get ready for a full day of colour, community and festival energy on Saturday, 21 March 2026. From sunrise to late afternoon, Civic Park and the Armidale CBD will be buzzing with experiences, entertainment and family fun.

? Start your day with a sunrise spectacle: from 5:30am, Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhales rise over the CBD as part of their national tour.

? Then keep the momentum rolling:
7:00am — Breakfast with the Band
Morning — Campus to City Canter from UNE to the CBD
11:00am — Markets + food stalls take over Civic Park with local produce, artisan goods and market favourites
11:40am — Look up! Edwards Aviation jet will soar over the CBD followed by Paul Bennett’s first flyover kicks off the afternoon energy
12:00pm — The iconic Autumn Festival Parade fills the streets with colour and creativity (and don't forget the best float takes home $1000 in prize money)
1:00pm — Kids Zone in Civic Park (activities, rides + entertainment)
2:00pm — Sheep Dog Trials + the New England heritage zone (a brand-new 2026 highlight with vintage machinery and “lost-trade” demos)
2:00pm — Paul Bennett returns to close out the day with high-energy aerobatics 

✨ New for 2026: a heritage-focused zone celebrating craftsmanship and rural traditions — bringing “old skills, new thrills” right into the heart of the festival.

? Where: Civic Park, Armidale
? When: Saturday 21 March 2026 | 5:30am–5:00pm

Bring your mates, bring the kids, bring everyone — Autumn Festival has something for all ages! ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/armidale/autumn-festival-2026/200029652414339
- **Event Categories**: festivals, kids, music, entertainment, dog, parades, mid-autumn-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 720

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Armidale
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Civic Park
- **lat**: -30.511023610405
- **long**: 151.66684377294
- **full address**: Civic Park, Civic Park, Dumaresq St, Armidale NSW 2350, Australia, Armidale

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Autumn Festival 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cbb950e98d4ebe4c83f4a1a6d9cb8c0d5da5777eb5ce426da568046778698925-rimg-w1200-h857-dc4b475d-gmir?v=1773438101

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Autumn Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Autumn Festival 2026 takes place on Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am at Civic Park, Civic Park, Dumaresq St, Armidale NSW 2350, Australia, Armidale.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Autumn Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Autumn Festival 2026 is organized by Armidale Regional Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Autumn Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Armidale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 720+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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