Goldfields Cavalcade

We are off to Tarras! 27th February - 6th March 2027!
All host town enquires please email the team at [email protected]

So sorry for the delay, Here is the link to the Cavalcade Survey.

Post Cavalcade 2026 Feedback We would really appreciate your feedback. Cheers!

On foot, by bike, on horseback and by wagon — they all made their way into Middlemarch.

Here’s a snapshot of the Grand Parade into Middlemarch, along with a few scenes from Market Day during the Cavalcade celebrations. From the participants arriving in town to the many spectators lining the streets, it was a fantastic day filled with colour, character and community spirit.

📸 A huge thank you to Mark McGuire - Street Photographer for heading into Middlemarch to capture the day, and for generously sharing his incredible collection of images.

We weren’t able to upload them all here, but you can view the full gallery (and it’s well worth it!) over on Mark’s Substack:
https://markmcguire.substack.com/p/146-middlemarch-cavalcade-2026

There’s also a link within his page to access the high-resolution photo gallery, so you can really enjoy the detail: https://tinyurl.com/Cavalcade2026

Have a scroll — you might just spot a familiar face!

Any Cavalcade runners wanna take on some of the Cavalcade horse riders?? Here's something a bit different!

🥇 Gold Sponsor Shoutout – Otago Community Trust 🥇

A huge thank you to Otago Community Trust for their generous support as a Gold Sponsor.

Their significant financial contribution has played a major role in helping bring the Middlemarch Cavalcade 2026 to life, supporting our community and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

We’re incredibly grateful for their support and commitment to communities across Otago. Thank you for being part of it! 🙌

A Big Thank You to Our Supporters 🙌

A huge thank you to Dunedin ITM for kindly lending us their BBQ trailer for the Middlemarch Cavalcade 2026 weekend.

It’s support like this behind the scenes that helps bring the whole event together. We really appreciate you getting in behind Cavalcade and our community.

Cavalcade needs help!
Can anyone please tow a toilet trailer back to Cromwell (or Alex) fpr is? Sunday late morning???

If you need diesel... Hyde is the closest at 28km from Middlemarch. Just saying.

Get down here people!! Its going to be an awesome day in Middlemarch!!! 12pm for the Grand Parade.

🚜 Community Sponsor Shoutout 🚜

A huge thank you to Cargill Contracting Ltd for their generous support of the Middlemarch Cavalcade 2026

We’re so grateful for local businesses who step up and lend a hand to help make days like this happen. Please support the businesses that support our community!

Last night we also honored Tonto Tony Love for services to Cavalcade. Presented by OGHT commitee member, life member and 33 year Cavalcader Jeanette McKay