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Jun 26 2025 Updated 12 hours ago

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2025 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Harden Kite Festival and we’re planning the biggest celebration yet!

Saturday 11 October 2025

10am – 4pm

Harden Racecourse, Hilltops Region NSW

A full day of family fun, cultural performances, vibrant kites, food stalls, free activities, and sky-high entertainment is coming your way this spring.

For two decades, this beloved festival has brought colour to o...

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