Mathoura Easter Fair goes "back to its roots"

Committee member Polly Benham said the family friendly event would have something for everyone.

“We expect it to be bigger and better, bringing back some of the old fair games,” she said.

“We will have tug-of-war, best dressed bikes, Easter bonnets, street parade, street stalls and lots of fun for the community.

“The parade down the main street will have music, people on bikes and cars (show and shine).

“Kids are invited to make their own Easter-themed hat and there will be a prize for best dressed.”

Although there is something for everyone, the feature event is always the Easter egg hunt.

Chocolate eggs are scattered across the park and children of all ages are armed with bags ready to snatch up as many as they can.

“Wilbert the Easter Rabbit will be walking around, so you can snap a photo with him and get some eggs from his basket,” Ms Benham said.

“We will also be drawing our annual Easter raffle, with first, second and third prizes, and have a spinning wheel with great prizes too.”

If you get hungry, the local fire brigade will be firing up the barbecue.

The fair runs from 9am to 1pm.

The next day, Easter Sunday, the annual duck race will be run on the Murray River at Picnic Point.

Hundreds of bright yellow rubber ducks will take to the water, with money raised from the event going towards supporting Mathoura Football and Netball Club.

For information, go to the Mathoura Events Committee Facebook page.