Ulladulla
Blessing of the Fleet Festival

Ulladulla is home to the annual Blessing of the fleet festival, one of the largest festivals on the South Coast, NSW with a history dating back to 1956.

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UNTIL THE 2026 FESTIVAL!

Easter sunday - 2026

Celebrate a proud maritime tradition at the Blessing of the Fleet Festival 2026, returning on Sunday 5 April 2026 (Easter Sunday) for a special 70th Anniversary celebration. Join locals and visitors for a bigger, brighter festival by the water as we honour the working boats and the community that supports them. Expect family-friendly entertainment, great food, live music, local stalls, and plenty of coastal atmosphere. This milestone year also marks our commitment to growing the event into a larger festival experience, including the exciting intent to bring back the beloved float parade, adding colour, creativity, and that classic community buzz to the day.

The Blessing of the Fleet NEEDS YOU!

Now it’s our turn as volunteers… and your turn to help us keep it alive.

2026 is the 70th year of the Blessing of the Fleet — 70 years of community, fishing heritage, family memories, and a festival that belongs to everyone.

But the costs have climbed fast, and sponsorships and grants are harder than ever to secure. Just closing the highway for the day is around $30,000 — before staging, safety, insurance, and the rest of what’s needed to run a safe event.

This could be the final year if we can’t raise enough to cover the essentials.

If you can donate $10, $20, or anything at all, you’re directly helping keep this tradition going. Small donations, when we all chip in, make a massive difference

2026 Festival Timeline

Win a Carnival Cruise up to $2,000! 🎉🚢

Grab a Blessing of the Fleet 2026 raffle ticket for your chance to score the Major Prize plus an awesome local minor prize pool—including a $500 ladies dress ring and vouchers up to $200 from Bannisters, Baar Baar, Gwylo and more. 🎟️💛

Drawn live on Centre Stage: Sunday 5 April 2026, 5:30pm — you don’t need to be there to win!

2025 Highlights!!!

The 2025 Blessing of the Fleet Festival in Ulladulla was an unforgettable celebration of community, culture, and tradition! From the mouth-watering variety of food stalls serving up local favourites and international delights, to the vibrant entertainment that lit up the foreshore with music, dance, and laughter, there was something for everyone to enjoy. A heartfelt highlight was our cherished Easter Morning Mass, followed by the solemn and beautiful Blessing of the Fishing Fleet—a tradition that continues to honour our town’s proud maritime heritage.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made this year’s festival so special. We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026 as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of this beloved Ulladulla tradition!