Golden Horseshoes Festival

Golden Horseshoes Festival Experience the charm of Beechworth at the Golden Horseshoes Festival, held annually over the Easter long weekend.

Enjoy the Easter Saturday grand parade, family fun, vibrant markets, live entertainment, and community spirit. The GOLDEN HORSESHOE FESTIVAL is Beechworth’s most vibrant & fun-filled annual event. It celebrates the legend of Daniel Cameron who in 1855 memorably led a parade through the streets of Beechworth on a horse shod with shoes of real gold. Cameron, a political candidate to the Victorian Le

gislative Assembly, proved a hit with the locals who fittingly elected him to the State’s first parliament in front of the Star Theatre. Each Easter Saturday, the old legend is re-enacted with the tradition of shoeing a horse with golden shoes, (yes real gold) and a Grand Parade led by a rider reminiscent of Daniel Cameron. This must see event is annually witnessed by thousands of visitors enjoying the history, music and fun of the Golden Horseshoes Festival. The Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival is traditionally the biggest annual festival on the Beechworth calendar with plenty of activities that everyone is sure to love.

Happy National Volunteer Week! 💛We’re sending a special THANK YOU to the dedicated Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival...
22/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 💛

We’re sending a special THANK YOU to the dedicated Beechworth Golden Horseshoes Festival committee members and passionate volunteers who help bring our amazing event to life year after year.

Your time, energy and community spirit make you the solid gold (horseshoe) heart of our festival, and we truly couldn’t do it without you!

We also want to recognise the many volunteers who support our community every day through organisations including the SES, CFA, Fire Brigade, Red Cross, CWA, Quercus Op Shop and Neighbourhood Centre, Salvation Army, Lions Club, Rotary and so many more. Your dedication helps make our town stronger, safer and more connected.

If you’ve ever thought about joining in the fun and planning of the festival, we’d love to welcome you! Our committee is made up of a mix of lifelong locals and newcomers who are passionate about celebrating Beechworth’s rich history and strong community spirit.

You can learn more at https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/volunteer-beechworth or email us at [email protected] and we’ll be in touch.

🎨🌟 A Gallery Full of Wonder! 🌟🎨What an incredible showcase the Children’s Art Gallery turned out to be this year! Every ...
14/04/2026

🎨🌟 A Gallery Full of Wonder! 🌟🎨

What an incredible showcase the Children’s Art Gallery turned out to be this year! Every single entry was bursting with imagination, colour, and creativity. Truly something special.

It was so special seeing the gallery come to life, filled wall to wall with creativity. Visitors spent time taking it all in, and the feedback was overwhelming — people absolutely loved it. There was a real buzz in the space, with so many admiring the talent and imagination of our young artists.

A big congratulations to our winners! 🏆
Kindergarten: Tate from Beechworth Kindergarten
Primary School: Sadie from Beechworth Montessori School
High School: Grace from Beechworth Secondary College
Most Creative Medium: Henry from Beechworth Montessori School
Judges Commendations: Audrey from Wooragee Primary School, Niyah and Emersyn from Beechworth Montessori School
Peoples Choice (voted on the day): Ned from Beechworth Montessori School

We’ll be in touch with schools and/or families shortly with all the details around prize presentations.

To everyone who entered — thank you for sharing your creativity with us. You helped make this one of the most loved parts of the festival 💛

08/04/2026

✨ We’re Still Smiling, Beechworth ✨

A couple of days on, and we’re still soaking up the magic of another unforgettable Golden Horseshoes Festival 💜🧡💛

What a truly amazing weekend; full of colour, connection, culture, community spirit and so many moments that made this year’s festival one to remember.

From the parade and performances to the markets, music, activities and everything in between, it was incredible to see Beechworth come alive and be shared by so many locals and visitors across the weekend.

And of course, a big congratulations to our 2026 Parade Float Winners 🏆🎉
🥇 1st Place – Sorrenberg Winery
🥈 2nd Place – Jamswells & Beechworth Football and Netball Club
🎭 Community Float Winner – Beechworth City Drum Band

A huge well done to everyone who took part in the parade — the creativity, effort and festival spirit on show was absolutely fantastic.

To everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, performed, sponsored, supported or helped bring it all together — thank you. Events like this only happen because of the amazing people behind them, and we’re so grateful.

We’d also love to give some special thanks to a few of the wonderful people who helped make the weekend run so smoothly:

💛 April and John from North East First Aid Training Mansfield
🎥 Lacca at Padded Cell Productions
🔊 Cuff from Last Street for sound on the Community Stage
🎤 Lachy from Mitre 10 for MCing our Main Stage
🎙️ John Walker for MCing North Ford Street
🎙️ Karin Michelini for MCing South Ford Street

Your time, support and contribution helped bring so much to the festival, and we truly appreciate it.

Huge thank you to our Major Sponsors: Asylum Ghost Tours - Beechworth Indigo Shire Council Community Bank Beechworth & District Ritchies Beechworth
Find out more about the other incredible businesses and more visit: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-sponsors

We’re not done yet — Easter Monday is here!Here’s your quick look at what’s on today 👇🛍️ Wooragee Easter Market – 10 AM ...
05/04/2026

We’re not done yet — Easter Monday is here!

Here’s your quick look at what’s on today 👇

🛍️ Wooragee Easter Market – 10 AM – 2 PM Wooragee Primary School
🏮 Beechworth Ching Ming Commemoration – 10 AM |Beechworth Cemetery
🪭 Cultural Legacy Trail – All Festival Ford & Camp St
🎪 Gardner’s Fun Park – All Festival Police Paddocks
🗺️ Explore Beechworth – All Festival Beechworth & Surrounds

There’s still time for one more wander, one more adventure and one more day of festival fun — so get out there and make the most of it!

Check out our full program here: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com

Huge thank you to our Major Sponsors: Asylum Ghost Tours - Beechworth Indigo Shire Council Community Bank Beechworth & District Ritchies Beechworth
Find out more about the other incredible businesses and more visit: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-sponsors

Round Out the Weekend in StyleIf you’re not ready for the weekend to end, neither are we…🛍️ WOORAGEE EASTER MARKET – 10 ...
05/04/2026

Round Out the Weekend in Style

If you’re not ready for the weekend to end, neither are we…

🛍️ WOORAGEE EASTER MARKET – 10 AM – 2 PM
Wooragee Primary School, Beechworth-Wodonga Rd

🏮 BEECHWORTH CHING MING COMMEMORATION – 10 AM
Beechworth Cemetery

🪭 CULTURAL LEGACY TRAIL – All Festival
Ford & Camp St

🎪 GARDNER’S FUN PARK – All Festival
Police Paddocks

🗺️ EXPLORE BEECHWORTH – All Day
Beechworth & Surrounds

Check out our full program here: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-program

Huge thank you to our Major Sponsors: Asylum Ghost Tours - Beechworth Indigo Shire Council Community Bank Beechworth & District Ritchies Beechworth
Find out more about the other incredible businesses and more visit: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-sponsors

Easter Sunday is here 🌼🐣We hope this morning’s Dawn Service was a meaningful and special way to begin the day.Now it’s t...
04/04/2026

Easter Sunday is here 🌼🐣

We hope this morning’s Dawn Service was a meaningful and special way to begin the day.

Now it’s time for more festival fun, with plenty still happening around Beechworth today — and we’re especially looking forward to the Easter Egg Hunt kicking off this morning! 🍫✨

There’s also pony rides, the Festival Photographic Retrospective, the Cultural Legacy Trail, Gardner’s Fun Park and plenty of ways to explore and enjoy town throughout the day.

Today’s highlights 👇
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt – 10 AM – 12 PM
📷 Festival Photographic Retrospective – 10 AM – 2 PM
🐎 Pony Rides – 10 AM – 1 PM
🪭 Cultural Legacy Trail – All Festival
🎪 Gardner’s Fun Park – All Festival
🗺️ Explore Beechworth – All Day

Make the most of your Sunday, soak up the atmosphere, and keep the festival weekend rolling 🙌

Check out the full program here:
https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-program

🎉 WHAT A SATURDAY — LET’S KEEP THE FUN GOING!Easter Saturday absolutely brought the energy, and we’re not done yet… East...
04/04/2026

🎉 WHAT A SATURDAY — LET’S KEEP THE FUN GOING!
Easter Saturday absolutely brought the energy, and we’re not done yet… Easter Sunday is tomorrow and there’s still plenty of festival fun to enjoy!

From meaningful traditions and family favourites to sweet treats, fun rides and great ways to explore town, Sunday is the perfect chance to slow down a little, soak up the atmosphere and keep the festival weekend rolling 🙌

Here’s what’s on for Easter Sunday 👇

✝️ DAWN SERVICE – From 6 AM – Gorge Rock
A beautiful and reflective way to begin Easter Sunday.

🐣 EASTER EGG HUNT – 10 AM – 12 PM – Mayday Hills Cricket Ground
Proudly held by the Beechworth Lions Club
Two sessions:
4 & under – 10 AM
5–10 years – 11 AM

📷 FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPHIC RETROSPECTIVE – 10 AM – 2 PM – Old Sub Treasury
Step back in time with our Easter Parade retrospective gallery.

🐎 PONY RIDES – 10 AM – 1 PM – Queen Victoria Park
A festival favourite for the little ones.

🪭 CULTURAL LEGACY TRAIL – All Festival – Ford & Camp St
Explore window displays celebrating Chinese heritage and the many cultural stories woven through Beechworth.

🎪 GARDNER’S FUN PARK – All Festival – Police Paddocks
Tea Cups, Cha Cha, Gold Rush Trains, carnival games and more!

🗺️ EXPLORE BEECHWORTH – All Festival
The perfect day to wander, discover and make the most of your Easter Sunday in town.

Still plenty to see, do and enjoy — so keep the festival weekend going! ✨

Check out the full program here:
https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-program

Huge thank you to our Major Sponsors:
Asylum Ghost Tours Indigo Shire Council Community Bank Beechworth & District Ritchies Beechworth

Find out more about our incredible sponsors here:
https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-sponsors

03/04/2026

Take a Walk Through Culture and Time
Stroll through Beechworth’s streets and discover a trail of window displays celebrating the many cultures, stories, traditions and contributions that have helped shape our town over time.

From First Nations history, connection to Country and the tradition of weaving, to Chinese artefacts and the enduring influence of Chinese heritage, to the story of Beechworth’s “liquid gold” and its rich beekeeping legacy — each display offers a glimpse into the people, practices and cultural threads woven through our community’s past and present.

Along the way, you’ll also uncover stories and influences from other cultures that have helped shape Beechworth into the vibrant and layered town it is today.

Link to map: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/cultural-legacy-trail

Take your time, follow your curiosity, and see what stories reveal themselves around each corner this festival weekend.

Check out our full program here: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-program

Huge thank you to our Major Sponsors: Asylum Ghost Tours - Beechworth Indigo Shire Council Community Bank Beechworth & District Ritchies Beechworth
Find out more about the other incredible businesses and more visit: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-sponsors

🎉 IT’S HERE – EASTER SATURDAY IS ON TODAY! 🎉Beechworth is absolutely bursting with action today, and there is SO much ha...
03/04/2026

🎉 IT’S HERE – EASTER SATURDAY IS ON TODAY! 🎉

Beechworth is absolutely bursting with action today, and there is SO much happening right across town 👏
From markets and music to animals, family fun, performances, displays and the Grand Parade — this is one MASSIVE festival day.

Here’s what’s happening and where to find it 👇

📍FORD STREET

Right in the heart of the action today!

🎊 GRAND PARADE – 2 PM

📍FORD ST ARENA

A huge hub of performances, demonstrations and festival favourites all day long!

🎵 Toby Mobbs – 9 AM
🎵 Jon Juda – Didgeridoo Demonstration – 10 AM
🎵 Albury Wodonga Pipes – 10:20 AM
🎵 Wagga & District Highland Pipe Band – 10:45 AM
🐎 Light Horse Re-Enactment – 11:15 AM
🎵 Albury Wodonga Pipe Band – 12:15 PM
🦁 Hung Hing Lion Dancers – 1 PM

📍FORD ST PRECINCT

Family fun, animals, displays and more festival magic throughout the day!

🐾 Animal Nursery – 9 AM – 4 PM
🫏 The Donkey Shop – 9 AM – 1:30 PM
🚘 Old Cranks Club Show & Shine – 9 AM – 4 PM
🏔️ Animals of Magic Mountain – 9:30 AM, 11 AM & 12:30 PM
🎵 Toby Mobbs – 12:10 PM
🎵 Wagga & District Highland Pipe Band – 11:30 AM
🎵 Albury Wodonga Pipe Band – 1:10 PM
🗺️ Cultural Legacy Trail – Window Displays All Festival

📍CAMP STREET

Camp Street is serving up festival flavour, colour and fun all day!

🌭 Food Court – 9 AM – 4 PM
🎨 Face Painting – 10 AM – 2 PM (Out front of Beechworth Bakery & Camp St)
🎭 Roaming Performers – 10 AM – 2 PM
🗺️ Cultural Legacy Trail – Window Displays All Festival

📍MAIN STAGE

Settle in and enjoy an incredible line-up of live music throughout the day 🎶

🎵 Jack Gregory – 9 AM
🎵 Mieke Louise – 10 AM
🎵 The Kate Way – 11 AM
🎵 StreetSing with Yackandandah Song Shed – 1:10 PM
🎵 Torpedoes – 12:15 PM & 3:15 PM

📍COMMUNITY STAGE

More fantastic live music and performances happening here across the day!

🎵 Jodie – 8:45 AM
🎵 Jack Gregory – 10:45 AM
🎵 StreetSing with Yackandandah Song Shed – 9:45 AM
🎵 Samara Bright – 12:10 PM
💃 O’Shea Ryan Irish Dancers – 1 PM

📍TOWN ROUNDABOUT

A special central point for some key festival moments.

🎵 Jon Juda – Didgeridoo Demonstration – 11:50 AM
🎉 Official Opening & Acknowledgement of Country – 11:50 AM

📍MARKETS & SHOPPING

Get ready for a big day of browsing, treasures and local goodness 🛍️

🛍️ Quercus Flea Market – 8 AM – 2 PM (Quercus Gardens)
🍎 Beechworth Farmers Market – 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Christchurch)
🛍️ Rotary Craft Market – 9 AM – 4 PM (Queen Victoria Park)

📍FAMILY FUN & ACTIVITIES

There’s heaps for the kids and families to enjoy across the day!

🏃 Beechworth Easter Fun Run – Race starts 9 AM (Baarmutha Park)
🦎 Wildlife Stays Reptile Demonstration – 11 AM & 12:15 PM (Bendigo Bank Marquee)
🎪 Gardner’s Fun Park – All Festival (Police Paddocks)

📍EXHIBITIONS, HISTORY & DISPLAYS

Take a moment to explore some of the special displays and experiences happening around town.

🪙 Gold Panning – 10 AM – 1 PM (Historic Courthouse)
📸 Opening of the Festival Photographic Retrospective – 10 AM (Old Sub-Treasury)
📷 Festival Photographic Retrospective – 10 AM – 2 PM (All Weekend)
🖼️ Children’s Art Competition Display – 10 AM – 2 PM (Town Hall)
⚙️ Crossley Engine Display – 11 AM (Harper Ave)

🙌 TODAY IS STACKED – SO PLAN YOUR DAY, GRAB YOUR PEOPLE AND GET FESTIVAL-ING!

There is something happening around every corner, so make sure you wander, explore and soak up every bit of the magic ✨

Check out our full program here: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-program

Huge thank you to our Major Sponsors: Asylum Ghost Tours - BeechworthIndigo Shire Council Community Bank Beechworth & District Ritchies Beechworth
Find out more about the other incredible businesses and more visit: https://www.beechworthgoldenhorseshoes.com.au/2026-sponsors

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