The Port of Echuca’s first-ever Country Fair was a hit for tourists and residents. Pictured are Theresa Carlson, Richard Carlson and Alex Kociski.
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Locals and visitors alike were taken on a cultural journey at the Port of Echuca’s inaugural Country Fair on Saturday, October 25.
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The event put a spotlight on the delights of life in the regions, with food, live music, displays, petting zoos and pony rides on offer.
“We had a lot of positive feedback, particularly with the working sheepdog exhibition,” event co-ordinator Summer Sargent said.
“We thought it was a perfect opportunity, particularly for visiting city families who don’t get an opportunity to see livestock.”
Kevin Wilson and his clever sheep dog.
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Bridget Curran, Alice Harvey, Isla Whitten, Erin Whitten and Nellie Whitten.
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Interestingly, Ms Sargent said the port’s data showed a high number of Echuca-Moama residents dropped into the fair.
With Campaspe Shire Council’s Emergency Services Expo running at the same time nearby in Hopwood Gardens, visitors were treated to a two-for-one event.
The Echuca Bellas Choir performing at the port.
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Rob Dingey’s model paddle steamer display.
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Ben Dryden of the Echuca Model Railway Club.
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“The expo, I think, really added a bonus for our visitors, as well as our locals coming through,” Ms Sargent said.
“We thought it was a great success.”
Ideas on how to build on the fair’s first year success are already brewing, with the event expected to return annually.
Nathan, Dana, Ada and Talia Moore.
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Trish Hurnall, Dennis Case and Alan Bryson.
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