Scone Horse Festival

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About

The historic town of Scone is well known as the ‘Horse Capital of Australia’. The Scone Horse Festival was established in 1980 paying homage to all breeds of horses, including Thoroughbreds, Australian Stock horses and draught horses, as well as the men and women who breed and work with them. Celebrated by large crowds to attend the 2-day Scone Cup Race Carnival, attracting over 10,000 visitors each year. Events throughout the festival include a street parade with numerous horses clip clopping down the streets of town, an equine extravaganza, farrier demonstrations, sheep dog trials, yarns night, polo, ‘neighbour’ art competitions, thoroughbred industry awards, school horse sports, horse shows, equine exhibitions, stud farm tour, sportsmans luncheon, calcutta and ending with the grand finale fireworks family picnic event. The Scone Horse Festival is a town celebration of all things that make Scone the ‘Horse Capital of Australia’. Join the community as it comes together for 10 days of fun, excitement and entertainment in the Upper Hunter Valley. Check out the FB page- https://www.facebook.com/sconehorsefestival/