About 20,000 people streamed through the gate during the three-day event to see more than 300 exhibitors providing non-stop entertainment and information sessions.
The new Seymour Agricultural Pavilion was put to good use, with thousands visiting to see a wide variety of sheep, cattle and alpacas and hear from experts during a series of lectures.
The Victorian Whipcracking and Bullock Whip Championships also proved popular on Saturday. The unique sound drew a large crowd to see some of the best in the business showing off their skills.
Young and old also jumped at the chance to get some guidance from the pros and try their hand at cracking a stock whip.
Event manager Jamie Gilbert said he was very pleased to see the expo come together after so much preparation.
“Online ticketing was a bit of a challenge but we were able to help people at the gate and over the phone to ensure everyone could attend,” he said.
“The Victorian Government’s COVIDSafe team were also on site checking everything out to make sure we hit all the marks.
“We had good reports from exhibitors, who were seeing good numbers and were very pleased to be back out at an event.”
Mr Gilbert said the expo would not have been such a massive success without the help of a small army of helpers.
“I want to thank Mitchell Shire Council, the Kings Park Committee of Management, Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society and Seymour Football Netball Club for their help getting the event ready and open,” he said.
“We also had strong support from the Seymour Lions Club and the Seymour RSL who helped us with the COVID-safe marshalling.
“We’re really appreciative of the time everyone gave us to help out.”
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