It will be held Sunday, September 7 at the Pretty Pine Recreation Reserve, from 10am to 4pm, with an array of food and drink options and 40 market stalls already booked in.
The day will feature many classic Father’s Day activities, as well as a few new additions set to wow the crowd.
Father’s Day Market and Expo joint co-ordinator Daniel Liphuyzen said this year’s event should be another memorable event.
“Its been going for something like 20 years.”
“It depends on whether local footy teams are in the finals on that Sunday.”
“But if the weather’s good it should be good.”
“Families can bring the kids for a good day out.”
Returning highlights include the ever popular rubber duck race, the flat chat dog race and the dog high jump, with attendees invited to bring their dog for a chance at the title.
Dads also get a chance to show off their skills in the sheaf toss, footy in the wheelie bin competition, cross cut saw competition, and the tug of war.
The tug of war is a particular highlight with local teams traditionally travelling around to country shows with their tug of war teams.
Entertainment is covered with show vehicles on display, equestrian cutting club, musical performance from The Gents, the return of the popular roving magician and an all-day working dog puppy training display.
The local trainer, Ged from Rogueriver Kelpies, will be taking up to eight dogs and will give them initial training across the duration of the day.
Anyone interested in getting some brief free working dog instruction are asked to bring their dog along to give it a go.
There is also plenty of extra excitement for the kids, with novelty races and a host of other fun.
And thanks to an Edward River Council Community Grant, children’s entry, the animal nursery and petting zoo, jumping castle and the famous Rotary train that only operates at Pretty Pine are all free this year.
The famous raffle and the spinning wheel also return.
First prize in the raffle is an M18 FUEL 10 piece power pack from AGSPARES, second is an Enpal Eclipse 381 Fridge Freezer donated by Nutrien, and third is a trial Introductory flight valued at $250 donated by Fly Riverina.
More activities are expected to be added to the schedule before Father’s Day.
Gate entry is $5 for adults and teenagers, while free for children under-13.
Cash is best as there is no ATM on site, but most stallholders should be able to accept EFTPOS.
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