Land of the Beardies Festival
Saturday 1st November - Sunday 9th November 2008

We've developed for the Land of the Beardies Festival a program as varied as our attractions, one to suit families, extended families, all interests, from country music performers, fireworks, fun run and walk, Ulysses Bike Ride, street parade, beard growing contest to markets, arts and crafts, bowls and golf tournaments...

The festival is spread over nearly two weeks and includes two weekends. Visit for a weekend or 2 weeks depending on your plans and experience all the attractions of Celtic Country - and New England.

For a complete program re-visit this page soon

Key Events:

  • Fireworks Display
  • Gala street parade
  • Bush Tucker Dinner Dance Friday 2nd November
  • Beard-growing competition – prizes to be won for most colourful, scruffiest, best groomed and eccentric
  • Market stalls and amusement rides - download Stall Application
  • Ulysses club Bike Show & Dinner - download program and application form
  • Beardies Festival Pet Show
  • Ford vs Holden Car Show
  • Glen Innes Truck & Trailer Parade