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Ironfest (Lithgow)
Ironfest is an historical and cultural event in Lithgow, New South Wales, created by Macgregor Ross, a local artist and festival director. It is a not for profit event that celebrates the relationship between humanity & iron, steel and other metals. Hosted as a series of events combined under one large theme, celebrating the cultural heritage and diversity of the Lithgow region, it brings together artists, designers/makers, blacksmiths, performers of all kinds, musicians, historical re-enactors, machine enthusiasts and hobbyists from all over Australia, and the world.
Two of the most popular annual events are large scale historical re-enactments: The St George's Day Jousting Tournament and the Napoleonic 'Battle of Lithgow'.