Announcing:

In conjunction with The Foundations Portland, Ironfest presents

the Inaugural ‘Staying Alive’ Makers Expo

over the weekend of April 27 & 28

(hrs: 10am – 5pm Sat & 10am – 4pm Sun) in Portland

NOTE: NEW VENUE and the Makers Expo is A FREE EVENT (CHILDREN UNDER 16 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)

When Ironfest last took place in 2019 it was a major event attracting over 20,000 visitors from all around the world and involved over 1,000 participants.

What to Expect at the Inaugural Ironfest Presents Makers Expo To be snuggled in amongst the magnificent industrial heritage buildings that is the Foundations Portland, the inaugural Makers Expo will focus on Making; Art and quality handmade Australian goods

Expect around 50 Makers stalls of all varieties from artists working in all mediums including metal artists; clothes makers; jewellery makers; sculptors, painters, blacksmiths; leatherworkers; photographers, glass blowers, felters.

Expect Making demonstrations, from blacksmithing to spinning; to sculpture making

Expect to see people in costumes: steampunks, cosplayers, performers (music), LARPers

Expect to see historical displays; automotive displays, and historical engines

Expect great food; music makers; performers

Expect a night time event on the Sat 27th (more info coming soon)

And expect to see the Foundations Portland come alive April 27 & 28

What is Ironfest?

Ironfest is the biggest annual arts festival to take place in the Central West NSW; celebrating the Birth of Steel in Australia in Lithgow.
Now into its 21 st year, Ironfest attracts people from all around the world.
In 2019 (the last time the event was held due to Covid) over 20,000 people attended; contributing over $5 million to the local economy.

SEE what happened at the last Ironfest 2019 on Fb here:
https://www.facebook.com/Ironfest-2019-Once-Upon-a-Time-2291907341134310

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