Forgotten Trades Festival

Exhibition and Shows

$5.50 – $50

Children under 5 free Children from 5 to 15 years Children under school age free Two adults and up to 4 children

$22 – $22 Adult
$5.50 – $5.50 Child
$50 – $50 Family

Discover long-forgotten trades like blacksmithing and stone masonry, immersing yourself in rich craftsmanship traditions.
Stroll through the beautiful gardens of Jindera, enjoying a relaxing day surrounded by history and nature.
Savour local wines and delicious food from various food trucks, enhancing your festival experience with regional flavours.
Engage with live entertainment and hands-on demonstrations, making this event a memorable outing for the whole family.

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Take a step back into the magic of yesteryear and discover long-forgotten trades and craftsmanship. This special Forgotten Trades Festival event will showcase a variety of skills and practices that many may not have seen for decades.

For one day only, visitors to Jindera can witness some rarely seen skills in action with men and women at work showcasing their long-held craft. These can include but are not limited to, shingle making, blacksmithing, knife craft, shoe making, stone masonry, dry stone walling, harness restoration and furniture construction.

The event comes to life within the two acres of fabulous gardens, grounds and exhibits at the museum which is located in the heart of the Jindera township.

Enjoy an enlightening day out and take advantage of a variety of food trucks, a bar serving a range of local wines and other refreshments and live entertainment.

This event is sure to be an eye-opener for old and young alike and a great opportunity to share with the family an insight into bygone days.

Enjoy the delightful shaded grounds at your leisure and then stroll through the museum’s many exhibits, including the new Working Machinery space.

The full program is continually developing and other events are expected to be added to this wonderful day.

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Contact and Booking Channels

Jindera, New South Wales

Address: 116 Urana Street, Jindera, New South Wales, 2642, Australia
Phone: 04 0840 9842 , 02 6026 3662
Email: info@jinderamuseum.com.au

Visit website

Venue address: Jindera Pioneer Museum, 116 Urana Street, Jindera, New South Wales, 2642, Australia

Rates

$5.50 – $50

$22 – $22 Adult
$5.50 – $5.50 Child
$50 – $50 Family

Lat -35.95642, Lng 146.88834

Dates & times

Next occurrence: 28 February 2027

Accreditations

Australian Museums and Galleries Association
National Trust
New South Wales Business Chamber

Features

Bar
Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Family Friendly
Kiosk
Non Smoking
Pet Friendly – Enquire
Public Toilet
Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

Companion Cards are accepted.
Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).

Communication

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.

Physical – Mobility

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Grab rails in the bathroom
Seating in common areas including reception area

Physical – Wheelchair

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.

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