Squadron Energy’s Bango Wind Farm has supported one of the Hilltops region’s major community events, with thousands gathering in Boorowa for the annual Irish Woolfest.
Held over the October long weekend, Boorowa’s Irish Woolfest is a celebration of community, farming, wool and rural life.
The community event featured market stalls, a street parade, live entertainment, sheep shearing displays, competitions, art sales and family activities.
One of the major highlights of the festival, the ‘Running of the Sheep’, was held among the main festivities on Sunday.
Hilltops Council Tourism and Events Coordinator David Munnerley said Sunday was a “fantastic day of family fun”.
“The festival attracted visitors from near and far to experience everything our event and the outstanding Hilltops region have to offer,” Mr Munnerley said.
“It was particularly pleasing to see so many return visitors, which is a testament to the unique charm of Woolfest and the warm hospitality of our community.
“The Irish Woolfest Committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support, which helps make events like this possible and contributes to the continued success of the festival.”
Squadron Energy Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Community Relations Kath Elliott said it was great to support an event that championed the people and industries at the heart of the Boorowa community.
“Irish Woolfest has become a treasured tradition for Boorowa, attracting visitors from across the region and beyond to celebrate the rich farming and wool heritage that has helped shape the community,” Ms Elliott said.
“Squadron Energy is proud to support events like Irish Woolfest that create opportunities for communities to come together and highlight the people, businesses and organisations that help regional Australia thrive.”
Squadron Energy’s Bango Wind Farm, located 14km south of Boorowa, is the third largest operational wind farm in NSW.
The 244MW wind farm produces enough electricity to power 144,000 homes and prevent 543,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
