By ALANA MITCHELSON
THE Bunyip and District Agricultural Show saw an array of exhibits, ranging from livestock through to craft.
Now in its 116th year, Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats were exhibited alongside standard-sized dairy goats in an Australian first.
Junior vice-president Maida Anderson said the Bunyip Recreation Reserve was a hive of activity on Saturday 2 April, with horse events taking centre stage on the main oval and the championship dog show filling the soccer grounds.
Cattle, sheep and alpacas were also among the animals on display.
“Goat entries were at an all-time high this year, with 83 goats on show. There were 123 entries across 36 classes, showcasing seven different Australia dairy goat breeds represented, making it the largest dairy goat show in the state,” she said.
“The Bunyip Show aims to bring the community together and to highlight the best aspects of living in a rural area. Without the support of community groups, local businesses and the council, it wouldn’t be possible to achieve this.
“Agriculture is strongly embedded in the history of this community, and the show is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate this.”
Pony rides, games, show bags, face painting and an animal farm kept the kids amused, while the Bunyip Community Bank’s Show Discovery Trail and live music entertained visitors of all ages.
Purely volunteer-run, all event profits go towards community groups.
