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The annual Ag Day at Dairy Flat School, was held on a sunny Saturday, October 17, and attracted a large crowd.
Organisers said the emphasis this year was on “kids having fun” and people seemed keen to get out and support a local event and a local school in a year when so many events have had to be cancelled.
Students’ work was everywhere on display, including in the Mystery Seeds Competition, scarecrow making, chicken raising and sand saucers.
Putting the final touches to her scarecrow, Ariel Meadows confessed that it was stuffed with old Hibiscus Matters. “We read them first,” she said.
Hand raised pet farm animals – lambs, calves and goats – were walked around the ring for judges, with some more obedient than others.
One goat, Eddie, came along mainly to support his friend Charlotte the calf. The two were raised together and owners the Meissenheimer family said they are best mates.
Other entertainment included inflatable rides, games, and stalls selling a wide range of items from preserves and honey to jewellery and clothing.
Queues formed for food stalls such as the cake stall, lollies, bacon and egg rolls and lamb on a spit.
Plenty of raffles and auction prizes were on offer.
Although final numbers are still being crunched, more than $20,000 was raised, which will be put towards playground games.
