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 favourites are back in 2026 including the iconic Scone Equine Hospital Horse Festival Parade, Godolphin Jack Johnston Memorial Gala Day, Equine Extravaganza, Horses & High Tea, Farrier Demonstrations, AGL Finale Fireworks, the 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.
Friday 8 to Sunday 17 May 2026.
Various locations in Scone and the Upper Hunter.
Follow Scone Horse Festival on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sconehorsefestival, or visit their website www.sconehorsefestival.com.au for updates, exact times and to start planning your Upper Hunter equine escape.
Image courtesy of the Scone Horse Festival.