Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival

13/06/2026

A huge thank you to Foxy’s Cafe in The Plaza who are doing their bit to assist in fundraising for the Blessing of the Fleet Festival.

30/04/2026

Results from Blessing of the Fleet Festival raffle.

1st place - cruise donated by Crafty Adventures - Minna
Bannisters voucher donated by Jo Jones Property Specialists - Melissa
Dress ring - Wade Winterbon
Baar Baar voucher donated by Where we Escape - Debra Wholohon
Gwylo prize pack - Rura Cameron
Cupitt’s wine - L Mears
Harbour House voucher donated by Tallwood Lawyers - Helen Jolley

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you for your support, as well as to the businesses for their kind donations

05/04/2026

03/04/2026

🚧 Public Notice – Ulladulla Wharf Car Park Closure 🚧

The Ulladulla Wharf Car Park is now closed to public access while preparations are underway for the Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival on Sunday the 5th of April.

The car park will reopen to the public on Tuesday the 7th of April.

We thank everyone for their patience, understanding and co-operation while festival setup takes place.

Please share this notice to help spread the word through the community.

03/04/2026

✨🇮🇹 ONLY 2 SLEEPS TO GO! 🇮🇹✨

The countdown is on for the Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival and we cannot wait to celebrate with you all! ❤️💙

Join us this Easter Sunday for an unforgettable day of tradition, community, entertainment and fun from morning right through to our spectacular 8pm fireworks display! 🎆

Start the day with Easter Sunday Mass, followed by the parade through town, then the much-loved Blessing of the Fleet.

Then the celebrations keep rolling all day long with:
🍝 Spaghetti Eating Competition
🎤 Liam Maihi
🏖️ Apex Beach Games
🇮🇹 Viva Italia
🕺 FABBA
🎆 8pm Fireworks Display

Plus enjoy all-day markets, delicious food stalls, and plenty of festival fun for the whole family!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come be part of one of Ulladulla’s most iconic and cherished days. The atmosphere is going to be incredible! 🙌

01/04/2026

🎉 Be part of the magic behind Ulladulla’s biggest celebration.

The Blessing of the Fleet Festival and Parade doesn’t happen without the amazing locals who step up, smile big, and help make the day unforgettable. From keeping things running smoothly to being right in the heart of the action, volunteering is your chance to join the fun, meet great people, and be part of the 70th anniversary celebration in a truly meaningful way.

High-vis never looked so good. 😄

If you’ve got community spirit and a few hours to spare, we’d love to have you on board.

Register now: www.blessingofthefleet.com.au/volunteering

31/03/2026

🚧 **Car Park Closure Notice – Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival 2026** 🚧

Please note that **Ulladulla Wharf Car Park, Third Wharf and Southern Break Wall Car Park** will be **closed from Thursday 2 April 2026 to Tuesday evening 7 April 2026** for the **2026 Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival**.

⚠️ No public parking will be available during this period.
🚗 All vehicles must be removed before the closure begins.
🛻 Vehicles left in the car parks may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Traffic access will still be permitted for fishing boat workers, however parking facilities will not be available.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

31/03/2026

🚨 WIN A CRUISE + EPIC PRIZES! 🚨
The Blessing of the Fleet 2026 Raffle is here and it is STACKED 🎟️🔥

Grab your ticket and you could score the MAJOR PRIZE: a Carnival Cruise up to $2,000 AUD, proudly donated by Cruising Adventures Ulladulla 🚢✨ Plus there’s an awesome lineup of extra prizes up for grabs too.

Tickets available now from Funland Ulladulla 🎡 or on the day of the festival at the Wharf

You’ll also go in the draw to win:
• $500 Ladies Dress Ring
• $200 Bannisters Voucher
• $200 Gwylo Prize Pack
• $200 Baar Baar Restaurant Voucher
• $100 Local Business Voucher

Drawn live:
📍 Centre Stage
📅 Sunday 5 April 2026
⏰ 5:30pm

Tickets $10 each or 3 for $20

And the beautiful part: you do not need to be there to win 🙌

Every ticket helps support the Blessing of the Fleet Festival Incorporated and keeps this iconic community event going strong ❤️

For full prize info and terms & conditions, head to:
https://blessingofthefleet.com.au/2026raffle/

29/03/2026

🚨 Only one week to go! 🚨

Ulladulla’s iconic Blessing of the Fleet Festival is almost here, and this year is extra special as we celebrate the 70th anniversary! 🎉⚓

Join us for a spectacular day of the blessing, the parade, and all-day entertainment, with plenty of delicious food, family fun, and community spirit along the waterfront. 🌊🍴🎶

Want to be part of making this milestone celebration unforgettable? We’d love your help! Become a volunteer and play a part in this much-loved community tradition.

Find out more and sign up here: blessingofthefleet.com.au/volunteering

Gather your crew, save the date, and come celebrate everything that makes Ulladulla so special. 💙