Weekend program
The Yowie Festival runs across three days, Friday 2 to Sunday 4 October 2026, at The Bellbrook Hotel. Markets trade 11:00am–4:00pm Saturday and Sunday, with wood chopping and whip cracking running alongside the markets. The live music lineup for Saturday and Sunday is confirmed — see the full lineup below. Friday's lineup is still being finalised. A few other activity times will be announced closer to the event.
The entertainment lineup is still being finalised. Confirmed so far: a bucking bull, organised by The Bellbrook Hotel; a Yowie Hunt along Postman's Trail, Saturday 8–9am registration at Bellmeadow Homestead; Slim Dusty Tours, organised by Kate; and gumboot throwing. Days and times for the bucking bull, Slim Dusty Tours and gumboot throwing are still to come. Kids' activities are also being organised and will be added here once confirmed.
Day 1 — Friday, 2 October 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 pm | Fishing Comp’ opens — runs all weekend | Macleay River |
| See below | Live Music — see full lineup | Main Stage |
Day 2 — Saturday, 3 October 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Markets open | The Bellbrook Hotel |
| 8:00–9:00 am | Yowie Hunt registration | Bellmeadow Homestead |
| Ongoing | Face Painting (kids) | Community area |
| 11:30 am | Whip Cracking Display — Laughing Stock Productions | Main Arena |
| 2:30 pm | Whip Cracking Display — Laughing Stock Productions | Main Arena |
| ~12:00–4:00 pm | Wood Chopping Competition — with NSW Axemen | Main Arena |
| See below | Live Music — see full lineup | Main Stage |
| 4:00 pm | Markets close | The Bellbrook Hotel |
Day 3 — Sunday, 4 October 2026
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 am | Markets open | The Bellbrook Hotel |
| 2:00–2:30 pm | Fishing Comp’ weigh-in (photo on the brag mat) | Macleay River |
| 3:00 pm | Fishing Comp’ presentations | TBA |
| TBA | Wood Chopping Competition final — with NSW Axemen | Main Arena |
| See below | Live Music — see full lineup | Main Stage |
| TBA | Football | TBA |
| 4:00 pm | Markets close, weekend wrap-up | The Bellbrook Hotel |
Live music lineup
The full running order, Main Stage, from the committee's working timetable. Saturday and Sunday are confirmed; Friday is still being finalised.
Friday, 2 October
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 6:30–7:30 pm | TBA |
| 7:30–10:30 pm | Flash Ratz with Jo Lane |
Saturday, 3 October
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:00 am | Steve Passfield (breakfast) |
| 10:15–11:30 am | Errol Gray |
| 11:30 am–12:00 pm | Ivy |
| 12:00–12:45 pm | Gooch and Kate |
| 12:45–1:30 pm | Rob Breese and Lachy McKay |
| 1:30–2:00 pm | Elwin |
| 2:00–3:00 pm | Steve Passfield |
| 3:00–6:00 pm | Rockabilly Hillbillies |
| 6:00–7:00 pm | Mark Bergin and Woodsy |
| 7:00–8:00 pm | Errol Gray |
Sunday, 4 October
| Time | Artist |
|---|---|
| 10:00–11:00 am | Walk-ups with Errol |
| 11:00 am–12:00 pm | Macleay Ukes |
| 12:00–12:45 pm | Rob Breese and Lachy McKay |
| 12:45–1:30 pm | Steve Passfield |
| 1:30–2:00 pm | Jam session |
| 2:00–4:00 pm | Amos Morris |
| 4:15–7:30 pm | TBA |
Good to know
Program is subject to change. Add notes here on accessibility, weather contingency, and which activities need registering interest ahead of time — email us: