The Wundowie Iron Festival
The Wundowie Iron Festival
The Wundowie Iron Festival is a community event held in Wundowie, Western Australia, celebrating the town’s unique industrial heritage, particularly its history as Australia’s first ironworks town.
The most recent Wundowie Iron Festival was held on Saturday, 3 May 2025, at the Wundowie Oval. It was themed around “Forging Our Future”, continuing the tradition of celebrating the town’s iron heritage while supporting local art, metalwork, and community groups.
Wundowie was founded around an iron and steel works built in the 1940s, which produced pig iron and charcoal. The Iron Festival pays tribute to this history, showcasing the “Iron Town” identity and the pioneering spirit of its workers and residents.
Typical Festival Features
- Iron sculpture competition and exhibition – local artists create sculptures or artworks featuring iron or metal themes.
- Market stalls – local crafts, food, and produce.
- Live entertainment – music, performances, and community groups.
- Historical displays – exhibitions about the Wundowie ironworks and early town life.
- Kids’ activities, rides, games, and family fun.
- Parade or car show which often includes vintage or classic vehicles, sometimes industrial machinery.
The festival aims to:
- Celebrate local history and creativity,
- Strengthen community pride, and
- Attract visitors to this small heritage town in the Perth Hills region.
