We’re inviting you to be a sponsor for the reinvigorated iconic culturally rich 2026 Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival. With the return of the legendary street parade along with all the traditional favourite events and competitions, the addition of a Friday night concert and the re-introduction of the Henry Lawson Festival of Arts Photography Competition and a good old fashioned country street party with loads of entertainment, the 2026 Festival is destined to be the best yet.

The Henry Lawson Festival is a major event for the town of Grenfell. Located in the Central West of NSW. It is held annually over the Long Weekend in June over four days.

This is the 69th Henry Lawson Festival and it’s been 69 years since the first Festival making it one of the longest running Arts Festivals in NSW. In 2026 we are looking forward to building on the strong history and success of past Festivals. This years’ program is full of new elements and traditional favourites. The program will showcase Grenfell, celebrate Henry Lawson and provide a variety of arts focused entertainment for all who attend. This year’s theme is ‘Faces in the Street’ after one of the earliest and most celebrated poems of young Henry Lawson. This theme invites reflections on modern Australian life which could include the elements of hardship and despair, courage and fortitude, or compassion and mateship.

Lawson’s legendary Australian stories and poetry were acclaimed throughout his life and have continued to be celebrated in the 100 years since he passed.

The festival is renowned for introducing Lawson’s work to generations of fans and aims to promote aspiring artistic endeavours. The event also showcases the Grenfell region’s heritage and tourist attractions with entertainment for everyone including vibrant street parties, market stalls and performers.

The Legendary Parade returns

The Main Street will be the focus of celebration with the return of the crowd pleaser parade, along with the fun and frivolity of a huge street party. With a diversity of market stalls, entertainers, and places to sit and enjoy good company, a bite to eat or a cool ale, everyone is guaranteed a good time. With the boutique stores buzzing and pubs rocking, you will need to stay a while to tap along to some great music or catch a poets rendition.

Performers, visitors, stall holders and competition entries from far and wide!

Each year performers, stall holders and visitors travel vast distances for the festival. Entries are also received nationally for the renowned Henry Lawson Festival verse, short story, painting and photography competitions and exhibits. Competition is set to be hot this year!

 Make it an extraordinary extra-long weekend!

With signature events starting on Thursday the 4^th  of June and plenty to see and do in and around Grenfell – make it an extraordinary extra-long weekend.

Thursday will see the official opening with the opening of the art exhibition. Prize winners will also be announced in art, short story/verse and photography.

The pace will pick up on Saturday with the annual street party, the parade, market stalls and street entertainment for all. Ease into Sunday with more street stalls and the Car Show. Venture out to the Iandra Castle, to Caragabal for the Caragabal Camp Oven Cook-off or join the scenic bike ride.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Competitions which include Art, Short Story, Verse, Photography and Busking. You also have the opportunity to be a major sponsor or sponsor the Friday night concert, the Festival Parade or the Entertainment on Saturday.  You may also like to donate to the annual Festival Raffle.

The committee would like to invite your organisation to support the evolving festival, to help see it into the future. This unique rural festival helps to revitalise the Weddin Shire and like many rural events contributes to regional tourism.

Details about the sponsorship opportunities follows for your perusal. The aim being to seek contributions in money or “in-kind” in return for specific benefits.

If you would like to find out more about the festival please feel free to call me on the details below or have a look at our website www.henrylawson.com.au and while you are visiting check out the festival’s Facebook page and “like” it to keep up to date with all the festival news.

Thank you for considering sponsorship and if you are interested in supporting the 2026 Henry Lawson Festival, please contact-

President – Belinda Power 0413 306 973

Vice President – Jan Parlett 0424 898 728

info@henrylawsonfestival.com

Sponsorship Opportunities

Major Sponsor – $5000 (one only)

• Logo and business promoted during Henry Lawson Festival social media campaign
• Your business mentioned in Facebook posts as a Major Sponsor of the Henry Lawson Festival
• Your business name and/or logo will appear on printed promotional material
• Your business name and logo will be included on the festival website with a link to your website
• Your business will have the opportunity to supply a banner to display in the main Festival area
• Opportunity to have a stall at the festival with promotional or sales material Gold Sponsor –

$3,000

• Your business name and/or logo will appear on printed promotional material g., Festival Flyer
• Your business mentioned in Facebook posts as a Gold Sponsor of the Henry Lawson Festival
• Your business will have the opportunity to supply temporary signage to have displayed at the location of your chosen Festival event in which you sponsor
• Opportunity to have a stall at the festival with promotional or sales material Silver Sponsor –

$1,000

• Your business name will appear on printed promotional material
• Your business name will be included on the festival website with a link to your own website
• Your business mentioned in Facebook posts as a Silver sponsor of the Henry Lawson Festival
• Your business will have the opportunity to supply temporary signage to have displayed at the location of your chosen Festival event in which you co-sponsor Bronze Sponsor – $500 or more
• Your business name will appear on printed promotional material
• Your business name will be included on the festival website
• Your business mentioned in a Facebook post as a Bronze Sponsor of the Henry Lawson Festival
• Opportunity to have a float in the beginning of the street parade

Supporter – $499 or less

• Your business name will be included on the festival website

IN KIND SPONSOR – in kind sponsorship will be matched with the relevant financial equivalent sponsorship level. Media Coverage – Media coverage indicating the name of the Major Sponsor for the festival include Radio 2LF and ROCCY FM, Mid West Media Grenfell Record, Cowra Guardian, Young Witness, Canowindra News, Forbes Advocate, Parkes Champion Post, Boorowa News.

Thank you to our Sponsors