Elmore Field Days finish in style

By Michael Lloyd

Oct 8, 2023

Watch out for the guard dog: Bad Boy Mowers had their eye-catching mascot out on display. Photo by Aidan Briggs

The skies finally smiled on the Elmore Field Days.

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Thursday brought sunny, warmer conditions after the opening two days of the 2023 event were hampered by wet weather.

Looking high and silo: The Elmore Field Days. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Not that everyone was disappointed, with the consensus from farmers was that the rain was much-appreciated.

Elmore Field Days committee member Derek Shotton said despite the wet opening two days, it was a successful edition of the event, which celebrated its 60th anniversary this year.

Which one: John Deere tractors were on show at the Elmore Field Days Photo by Michael Lloyd

“While this year’s event wasn’t the best, it wasn’t the worst either. On Thursday, as the program drew to a close, we had a great run,” Mr Shotton said.

“We found that many of the people who attended were genuine, which we thought was encouraging.”

Too much fun: Chad Lambert and Colton, 18 months, from Rutherglen enjoying the day out in Elmore. Photo by Aidan Briggs

One of the many visitors to the event was Chad Lambert.

The Rutherglen builder attended the field days with his 18-month-old son Colton.

“I came to see what new products the exhibitors have here on offer today,” Mr Lambert said.

“It’s a good crowd and it’s a lot better than yesterday, no rain’s a good thing with outdoor events.”

Popular spot: Families stop for a bite to eat at the food trucks while attending the Elmore Field Days. Photo by Aidan Briggs

More than 500 exhibitors were on show throughout the Elmore Events Centre, discussing updates on products and services available to the agriculture industry.

Attendees also took the chance to sate their appetite with a wide selection of food trucks and stalls, while the kids were entertained as they enjoyed the always popular camel rides.