WHAT better way to help the bushfire recovery than to visit a town this autumn for an Agriculture Show or a fun day out at an Easter Fair. The Snowy Mountains have many great choices.

For each respective town their agricultural show is an important day in the year, one where tradition has often flowed for over a hundred years. It is a day of pride for producers who have been cultivating their prized crop, be it in the garden, precious wool or a treasured bull especially groomed for the day. There are big stakes involved to acquire that gold ribbon or be awarded best in show.

For the visitors each show easily affords a full day outing and are a true fun-loving family day with entertainment for all. Plus, if you have never attended one prior, educational as well for the kids to see a slice of country life.
You can view everything from intelligent kelpies in the sheep dog trials, the classic wood chopping events, photo and art competitions, machinery displays, and the all-important judging of animals from roosters, merino sheep and bulls.
The Easter Saturday Fairs at Adaminaby and Berridale are the highlight for these small towns over the Easter holidays and not just when the Easter bunny visits to distribute eggs for the kids.

Adaminaby Easter Fair

At Adaminaby be fascinated by how high the dogs can jump, a show of determination for all ages in the tug of war, market stalls and the highly popular pie and watermelon eating competitions. Let’s just say some kids can chew through a slice of melon quickly.
The Easter bonnet parade is always anticipated and the ‘Wacky-Quacky’ duck race with a tidy $1000 prize for the winner is a well sought-after accolade. The Easter Fair starts at 9am.

While at Adaminaby visit the Snowy Scheme Museum in town which highlights the achievements of the engineers, the builders, the machinery, and the role the project played in the development of the modern Australian nation.
The Museum has a wide range of displays including a restored “Utah” Holden EK Ute, of more significance now with the closing of Holden in Australia. The museum also features individual workers stories and the Snowy Scheme’s part in post war migration and as an engineering feat.

Berridale Easter Fair

The Berridale Lions Club hold one of their annual fairs at Easter where you can find a plethora of displays and entertainment as you peruse your way through the many stalls offering a variety of produce and food.
There is an Easter egg scavenge for the kids and the Cooma Car Club have a great car display as well as an annual raffle. The Snowy Mountains Historic Equipment Association have their large truck with great displays. The Berridale fair hours are 8.30am to 2.30pm and money raised go towards local projects.
No matter what event you are visiting this autumn, just bring your empty esky.