Following the remarkable success of the 2025 Boorowa Irish Woolfest Upcycle Fashion Contest, a group of local people have decided to run the contest again in 2026. Cash prizes pool starts at $1500.
Opening from March 1st, 2026, with all entries to be received no later than 31st August 2026, entrants must create a new garment made totally from something else. This includes buttons, zippers, etc …. The only things that can be new are the thread used, any batting and interfacing.
However, there is one very important requirement … at least 50% of the garment must be of a wool fibre. This is after all for Woolfest and its celebration of all things wool.
Entries can be made from old coats, jumpers, trousers, skirts, blankets, or any other wool fibre item. Entrants can sew, knit, crochet, felt, weave, or even glue their creations – as long as it contains at least 50% wool fibre. There can be denim with wool, satin with wool, leather with wool or any combination – as long as it contains at least 50% wool fibre.
Entrants must provide photographs of original item/s along with a ‘story’ about the processes used to make their item, and photos of the finished item.
There are three (3) categories planned, with first, second and third place winners being selected for each category.
All entries will be put on display in local Boorowa shopfronts (yet to be decided) for three weeks leading up to and including Woolfest weekend.
For more information and to enter go to: https://hilltopsconnect.com.au/upcycle-fashion-contest
