After long, significant consideration and input from many stakeholders the Committee of the Burrawang Easter Market Association advises that the very difficult decision has been made not to proceed with the 2026 Burrawang Easter Market.

This decision particularly weighs heavily on the Committee given the market’s long and successful history, and its continued popularity with stall holders, volunteers, visitors and many local residents. However, a number of significant factors have led us to this conclusion.

These include ongoing works within the village at the School of Arts, the Burrawang Hotel and the General Store, the rising costs associated with running the market, challenges in securing sufficient volunteer numbers, and increasing difficulties related to parking and other logistics required to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the 7,000–10,000 visitors who attend. In addition, the market is currently being managed by a smaller organising committee. This is alongside divided sentiment within the village regarding the event continuing.

Taken together, these challenges mean we need to take time to carefully consider how and where the market can be run in the future in a way that best serves all stakeholders.

It remains our intention to run the Burrawang Easter Market in 2027. Over the coming period, the Committee will focus on developing a more sustainable and cost-effective plan that delivers the best possible outcomes for residents, stall holders, volunteers and the various not-for-profit organisations that benefit from the market’s financial support.