Despite our best efforts, ongoing challenges such as unpredictable weather and insufficient financial support have made it unsustainable for us to continue delivering the high-quality experience our attendees have come to love. Like many regional events, we had hoped for backing from the NSW Government under their regional funding schemes, but unfortunately, our application was not successful despite our request being in the overall scheme quite small.

While we firmly believe in the “spudriffic” potential of this festival and its ability to shine a spotlight on the charm and community spirit of Robertson & Southern Highlands, the large cash losses incurred in recent years have left us with no choice but to pause.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the Robertson Potato Festival over the years – from our sponsors and vendors to the incredible visitors who celebrated with us rain or shine. Your enthusiasm has been the heart and soul of this event.

For now, we’re giving our spuds a well-earned rest, but who knows what the future may hold. If the right circumstances align, we’d love to see the festival sprout again.

Thank you for understanding, and we encourage everyone to continue celebrating the potato in their own way – whether it’s in the kitchen or in the fields.