Australia’s Festival of Porridge
The Pearly Spurtle — SOLD OUT
It looks like we ‘stirred up’ too much interest and unfortunately tickets are now sold out for the 2026 Pearly Spurtle. Due to the limited capacity of the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall we are unable to sell any more tickets. The response to this quirky festival, celebrating all things oats, Scotland, and the world of competitive porridge making, was greater than we ever expected — and we are so grateful! The good news? Plans for an even bigger 2027 Pearly Spurtle are already underway! Stay tuned for updates by joining our mailing list below, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The Pearly Spurtle – Festival of Porridge is Australia’s first celebration of all things porridge, centred around a unique and entertaining porridge-making competition. Taking place at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Saturday 8 August 2026 from 9.30am-3.00pm, the festival will bring together locals, visitors and neighbouring communities for a day of fun, creativity and good-natured competition.
Inspired by the Golden Spurtle, the annual World Porridge Making Championship held in Carrbridge, Scotland — the Pearly Spurtle is Australia's own tribute to the humble oat with an added dose of whimsy and laughter. Competitors will battle it out in traditional and creative porridge-making categories, with the overall winner being flown to Scotland to represent Australia at the World Porridge Championships in October.
Beyond the competition, visitors can enjoy pipe band performances, Scottish dancing, free rum tasting, hot buttered rum bar, children’s porridge decorating, bacon butties, gourmet porridge bowls and plenty of entertainment from a roving emcee.