Final Alice Springs Beanie Festival sells out with record $400,000 in sales
The 30th and final Alice Springs Beanie Festival sold out, generating $400,000 in sales over three days. Nearly 8,000 handmade beanies were purchased, marking a record weekend for the event. Organiser Jo Nixon expressed pride in the festival's legacy of promoting creativity in remote communities, while attendees celebrated the colorful occasion amid mixed emotions about its conclusion.
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Published 22 Jun 2026, 00:19 UTC · Updated 22 Jun 2026, 00:30 UTC
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