FeNaClNG Festival

2026 marks FeNaClNG’s 54th year, featuring two fun-filled days of festival activities, including sideshow rides, carnival games, food stalls, community displays, markets, entertainment, live music and a spectacular fireworks display. Held from 10am to 10pm at Bulgarra Oval, Karratha, entry to the festival is free of charge.

The festival name is derived from formulas for Iron (Fe), Salt (NaCl) and Natural Gas (NG); representing some of the Pilbara’s richest minerals and largest resources trade.

Follow the FeNaClNG Festival on Facebook and visit fenaclngfestival.com.au for more information.

 

Did you know the City of Karratha celebrates the King’s Birthday on a different day to the rest of the state?

Each year, our region observes the public holiday on the Monday following the iconic FeNaClNG Festival – a long-standing tradition that allows our community to enjoy an extended weekend around this much-loved local event.

While Western Australia will observe the King’s Birthday, in the City of Karratha this day will be a normal working day. Instead, our public holiday is held on the Monday following the festival, as proclaimed by the WA Governor in the Government Gazette.

Upcoming local King’s Birthday alternate public holiday dates:

  • Monday, 3 August 2026

  • Monday, 2 August 2027

As with any public holiday, please be aware that some services across the City may operate on a reduced schedule.

Event Details

  • When: 1 August, 2026 - 2 August, 2026
  • Where: Bulgarra Oval, Bulgarra

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