The 8th annual Berry Small Farm Field Days is set to draw a crowd this Friday and Saturday.
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The Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 event will be held at the Berry Showground.
Paul Andersen, member of the Rotary Club of Berry and exhibit organiser, said the exhibitors are approximately 30 per cent up on last year and the Berry Showground is full.
"We have grown each year we have held the Field Days and this year is certainly the largest with over 120 exhibitors," he said.
"We also have a number of interstate exhibitors coming from both Victoria and Queensland. There will be something there for everyone.
"The Millpaca Livestock Pavilion has a huge variety of farm animals on display, and is sure to be a big hit with the kids, as will the heavy horses and brahman bulls."
The program of talks and demonstrations include Jason Hodges from Better Homes and Gardens, along with John Gabriele from The Compost Heap, Anthony and Brydon from the Berry Vets and a special demonstration of hot shoeing a horse by one of Britain's first female farriers, Helena Tomsett.
The garden section will also be a highlight with it being set up like a garden fair featuring a variety of stalls where you can wander through and view all sorts of items for your garden.
"Apart from all of the farm animals in the Millpaca Livestock Pavilion we have some other fun things for the children to do, including a competition to find a number of Furry Friends which are placed around the arena," Paul said.
The Berry Small Farm Field Days is one of the major fundraisers for the Rotary Club of Berry with proceeds going toward local and international projects, and they thanked all of their sponsors for their support.
Times and entry fees
- Friday: 8.30am to 4pm
- Saturday: 8.30am to 3pm
- Entry is $10 per person. Children under 15 years are free.
- For further information contact Paul Andersen on 4403 0300