An aerial view of the Donald Show, looking north towards the Allan Dunstan stadium, the popular sideshow alley can be seen to the right of the building and the pavilion to the left. – Photo Andrew Bayles.
Life member Jill McEwen with her daughter Melinda (left) and husband Neil (right). The members of the McEwen family are dedicated volunteers in the horse events section of the show, as well as loyal contributors to the pavilion and photography sections.
The warm weather made it perfect for icecream! Pat Osborne, Lyn Edyvean, and Julie Brandon. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Sylvia Foott with her face painted. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Shane O’Shea attacks a spud at the show. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Winners of the 3-on-3 basketball: Sam Goldsmith, Sam Dunstan, Jacob Donnellon ( presenting prize from the show committee), Nathan Dunstan and Scott Wood. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Brad and Nevaeh Pearse enjoy a ride on the ever popular Cha Cha. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Mak Dillon in the ladies shearing event. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Taking the pavilion by storm was Ting Li Yan’s amazing floral entries. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Show Stars left to right: Jaxon Krause (Master 8-12), Edison Francis (Master 4-7 years), Lorelei Francis (Tiny Tot Miss 0-3 years), Marlie Adams (Miss 4-7 years), William Schintler (Tiny Tot Mister 0-3 years) (held by Mum), Sophie Duynhoven (Miss 8-12 years). –Photo Jodie Drake.
Eljay on the bike.
Norm Hollis and Mrs Harris admire the photo entries.
Graham Woods from Queensland with an exhausted grandchild in the pram, tired from all the fun of the fair.
"Buloke Times” editor Robin Letts (left) enjoys lunch with his wife Shirley (right) with George Wood and Marion McEwen.
Imogen Pollard, Erica Bickett, Grace Cullado, Saula Cullado, Simone O'Toole, Galina Rapouel, Ollster Takaro, Sophia Stirling. –Photo Jodie Drake.
Madelaine Morton loving cuddles with a baby goat.
Charles Jenson from Wallan in his first time judging in the poultry pavilion at the Donald Show.
There was quite a steady crowd moving through the pavilion, which displayed the local skill and talent of many in a wide range of categories.
Kids seemed to have a great time in the “walk on water” balls at sideshow alley.
Three-on-three basketball in the stadium on Friday afternoon. – Photo Jodie Drake.
On Show Day, nothing is more popular, particularly with the younger brigade, than the Cha Cha ride. Here, the thrill of taking to the air is written all over the faces of Holly Goldsmith, Charlotte Perry and Tobey King.
Guest Speaker Harry Cashin. – Photo Jodie Drake.
The Jeffery family enjoy the show, from left: Remi, Shannon, Marie and Ashley with Buckley and Finley. – Photo Jodie Drake.
Unable to bring her horse to this year’s Show – and in addition to being “flat out” reporting on both days of the non-stop excitement – “Buloke Times” reporter Quill rode Alice the camel instead!
"Look Mum, no hands!". "Times" reporter Quill McQuilty, makes the most her work assignment.
Kids dancing on the lawn while the band “Loudify” entertains prior to the fireworks show.
A fantastic finish to the show was the fireworks, which ran continuously for 10 minutes and drew quite the enthusiastic crowd.
Although entry numbers were down the horse events and showjumping were other enjoyable activities to watch on the main arena.
Primary school students watch Professor Wallace in action on Friday afternoon.
Events
The weather could hardly have been better suited to the event, and show-goers made the most of it.
From early Friday morning, and late into the night, and then all day on Saturday, the Donald showgrounds were alive with activities within the A. A. Dunstan Stadium and across all sports grounds.
