# Warbirds Over Scone airshow recognition

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/warbirds-over-scone-airshow-recognition
> Updated: 2026-11-01T01:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Warbirds Over Scone airshow, held in the Upper Hunter region, was named the National Winner for Best Regional Event at the 2026 Australian Event Awards. The event, which took place at Scone Airport in March, attracted over 20,000 attendees, a figure more than triple the local population.

Organisers noted that nearly three-quarters of visitors travelled from outside the region, including participants from all Australian states and territories and international guests. The airshow featured rare historic aircraft, including a record-setting 13-aircraft Balbo formation and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest gathering of Mustangs, Spitfires, and P-40s. The event is credited with providing a significant economic boost to the area, generating millions of dollars in impact. 

Founder Paul Bennet attributed the award to the collective efforts of the team, volunteers, local businesses, and the community.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Warbirds Over Scone named Best Regional Event in Australia

The Warbirds Over Scone airshow has won Best Regional Event at the 2026 Australian Event Awards, drawing over 20,000 visitors to the Upper Hunter region.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warbirds-over-scone-named-best-regional-event-in-australia

### 2026-10-28: Warbirds Over Scone named Australia's best regional event

The Warbirds Over Scone airshow won Best Regional Event at the 2026 Australian Event Awards, following a record-breaking attendance of over 20,000 people in the Upper Hunter region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warbirds-over-scone-named-australias-best-regional-event

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