Friday 2nd – Sunday 4th October 2026
Celebrated twenty years of banjo-love in Guildford (near Castlemaine), Victoria 3451
It’s a Wrap!
Thank you to all our performers (booked, chalkboard and jammers), our makers, our attendees, our volunteers, our food vendors, the very new owners of the pub who gave us access to the Music Hall, the Saddle Club for accommodating campervans and caravans unable to place on the soggy oval, London House, the Post Office, the Shop and Stables for their hospitality, Mark Woods and his team for the sound, and St. John’s for the first aid presence.
Thanks also to Guildford CFA, Maldon Machinery for chairs and Creative Clunes for the marquee (aka the ‘Château’) which turned out to be somewhat under-utilised. Thanks also to the Cricket Club, Guildford Garden Gate, the primary school for the cake stall, the security crew, the JPR and the Hall crew. Plus Mount Alexander Shire Council for allowing the food vans to park on the Big Tree Reserve.
Mounting the Banjo Jamboree this year, as in other years, required the cooperation and involvement of every facility, both public and private, in Guildford, and beyond, as noted above. The deluge on Thursday presented challenges, but the commitment and quick thinking of all mentioned got it sorted.
The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
Merch is all sold except stickers!
2027 – We’ll be back!
Exact date to be advised, but around about the same as 2026.
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Guildford Banjo Jamboree is held on the Dja Dja Wurrung lands, home of the Jaara people. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging and their ongoing connection to the lands, waters, and communities.
Vision
The Guildford Banjo Jamboree is a celebration of arts and culture with a primary focus on the banjo. It draws together a range of abilities, styles and genres. It is sustainable and supports community.
Values
Inclusion, Knowledge Sharing, Participation, Celebration.