One weekend. A hundred stories. A thousand memories.

Citizens of the district and beyond! Make haste to Flagstaff Hill, where the grand spectacle that is Wreckfest Rare Trades Festival shall stir thy soul and tickle thy fancy.

Let the clang of the hammer, the cry of the hawker, and the thunder of the eighty-pound cannon ring out across the bay! Witness the gallant Garrison spring to life — their uniforms crisp, their powder dry, as smoke and glory erupt upon the hill.

Marvel as hand shearers, wheelwrights, coopers and stone wallers ply their ancient trades with nothing but grit and gumption. Gasp as rope is spun, steel is forged, and wood transformed before thine eyes. Gawk at the chainsaw sculptor, shaping a mighty Maremma hound with brute and blade.

Step into the laneway of mastery, where glassblowers, silversmiths, signwriters and milliners ply their quiet magic. Behold the printer’s press, the dressmaker’s stitch, and the gentle art of felting and weaving.

With roving performers, children’s games, and soulful live music, there’s cheer for young and old alike. Feast on hearty fare, sweet treats, and warming delights — and be sure to visit the lolly shop for old-fashioned treasures. Or seek scones and serenity in the Tearooms.

Wreckfest Rare Trades Festival – where stories are forged, and families feast, play, and make memories together.