2026 Easter Gnome Convention and Autumn in the Gardens …

After the run-away success of the Gnome Convention last Easter we are doing it again - and this year it will be even bigger! And yes, Costa is coming on the Saturday!

So mark the dates in your calendar - Easter Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of April, 2026. There will be over 2000 gnomes on display as well as many family activities including paint-a -gnome, face painting, a gnome hunt, pony rides for littlies, the Lithgow Pipe Band, the Heathens Choir, Rhythm Stix African Drumming, cake stall and a coffee cart.

Come along for a wonderful family day out.

And of course the Gardens in Autumn are a must-see! It’s when our many maples and other deciduous trees put on a stunning show of colour as their leaves gradually turn to vibrant shades of orange, yellow, red and crimson.

Entry is $5.00 per adult, children free. Gates open 9am to 4pm.

Thanks to the Gnome Master, David Clark, and our sponsors Bendigo Bank, Blackheath Golf Club, Bunnings and Silly Solly’s Lithgow.

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PROGRAM

SATURDAY 4 APRIL 2026

9:00 – 4:00    Gates Open

9:00 – 3:30     Sale of Souvenirs & Games at The Shop

9:00 – 3:00     Coffee Van & Cake Stall

9:30 – 11:30    Busker – Laura Walters

9:30 – 3:30     Paint a Gnome Craft

9:30 – 3:30     Costa Georgiadis

10:00 – 2:30    BBQ

10:00 – 3:00    Face Painting

11:30 – 12:00  Heathens Choir

1:00 – 2:00      Lithgow Pipe Band Performance

SUNDAY 5 APRIL 2026

9:00 – 4:00    Gates Open

9:00 – 4:00    Come Dressed as a Gnome Day

9:00 – 3:30     Sale of Souvenirs & Games

9:00 – 3:00     Coffee Van & Cake Stall

9:30 – 11:30    Busker - Poppy Comins

9:30 – 3:30      Paint a Gnome Craft

10:00 – 2:30    BBQ

10:00 – 3:00    Face Painting

10:00 – 2:00    Pony Rides

11:30 – 12:30  Rhythm Stix – Drum Band 

1:30 – 2:00      Parade of Best Dressed Gnome Competition