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Lower ticket prices are among the many attractions on offer at this year’s Northland Field Days in Dargaville on March 3, 4 and 5.Organisers have dropped entry fees to $12 for adults and $30 for a family pass as a thank you to the event’s loyal visitors.
Field Days president Lew Duggan says Northlanders have supported the show for 32 years and the committee wanted to do something to mark that.
“I know people who have been to every Northland Field Days since its inaugural event in 1984,” he says. “They have been baked by sun, soaked by rain and chilled by cyclone-force winds – we need to do something to say thank you.”
Highlights at this year’s show include logger sports events, with 10 operators competing to load and unload a logging truck, plus chainsaw racing and wood chopping. Up to 60 sheepdogs and their handlers, including past and present New Zealand champions, will take part in the three-day sheepdog trials competition, and there is even a Human Sheepdog competition at Friday lunchtime.
Attractions for children include a dog agility demonstration on Saturday, Clydesdale rides, sheep races, a petting zoo and a Big Fun activity zone, with water walkers and an inflatable playground.
More grown-up draw cards include clay shooting, a tractor pull and a Win Your Weight in Meat competition.
Lew Duggan says the events committee has outdone themselves this year, with something for everyone, and some 550 exhibitors.
