Due to current severe weather and major flood warnings affecting New South Wales, organisers of the Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival have announced that the much-anticipated Highland Fair, originally scheduled for Saturday, 31 May, will not go ahead as planned.

“We are currently exploring options for postponement,” the festival committee said. “Our thoughts and priorities right now are with our committee members, families, and the wider community who are affected by the floods.”

While the Saturday fair won’t be taking place as planned, organisers confirmed that the Scottish Concert at Wingham Services Club is still scheduled to proceed on Sunday, 1 June at 1pm.

The Highland Fair was set to bring a taste of Scotland to Wingham Showground, with a day of pipe bands, Highland dancing, caber tossing, tug-of-war, and Scottish-themed market stalls. At just $5 entry for visitors aged 12 and up, the event is a favourite annual outing for many in the region.

The Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival has been running for more than 20 years, hosted by the Manning Valley Historical Society, and this year’s event honours Clan Johnston/e as the Clan of Honour.

Located in the town known for its Vampire Jet in Central Park, Wingham is proud of its Scottish connections — and while the weather may have disrupted plans, the spirit of the festival endures.

For updates on the rescheduling of the Highland Fair, or to find out more about the festival and Sunday’s concert, visit www.bonniewingham.com.