10/05/2026
What an incredible evening celebrating the success and lasting impact the 2026 Cavalcade will have on our community.
Thanks to the amazing support of sponsors, volunteers, cavalcaders, locals, visitors, and everyone who backed the event, the committee are proud to announce that $92,000 has been raised and will be invested into the Strath Taieri community.
The funds will support a range of local groups and projects, including:
• Discover Middlemarch – $7,400 towards ongoing website hosting, maintenance, technical support, and marketing resources to continue promoting our community and region.
• Hindon Community Hall– $8,000 supporting painting and improvements to the community hall
• Strath Taieri Young Farmers – $1,000 to support the club and its future activities.
• Strath Taieri School P.T.A – $10,000 towards classroom resources, school camps, and cultural opportunities for students.
• Strath Taieri School Board of Trustees – $5,000 to provide two years of swimming lessons for all students.
• Middlemarch Swimming Club – $60,000 towards the replacement of the pool roof
The evening was a wonderful chance to reflect on what can be achieved when a community comes together. The Middlemarch Cavalcade 2026 was about far more than an event, it was about connection, pride, and creating something that will leave a positive legacy for years to come.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in making it possible.
