Killabakh’s annual ‘Day in the Country’ celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and the local community has been hard at work making preparations for this special day.
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A date change last year now sees the day held on the first Saturday in September each year.
The event has grown over the years in size, attendance and regional recognition.
From modest beginnings in 1987 as a gala art show, it quickly became established as one of the preeminent annual events in the Manning Valley.
“A Day in the Country offers a great line up of attractions, events and stalls including a tremendous range of quality arts and crafts, imaginative creations, precious relics and old wares, fantastic food, entertainment and family fun,” said organiser George Hoad.
“The day is sure to appeal to the young, the elderly and every age in between.”
Of the 80 or so artisans and producers who have been invited, some popular ones will be returning and there will also be some new and exciting attractions.
One of the special events planned for this year will be a scarecrow competition and the local kids have been hard at work stuffing dad’s old check shirt and jeans with straw, borrowing mums garden boots and grandpas hat.
The competition is free to enter, open to all ages, with a prize for best scarecrow awarded in the adult and children’s section. Other special attractions include an antique garden tool display and a superb selection of quality art works in the old schoolhouse gallery.
There will be the usual great variety of delicious hot and cold food on offer, plenty of seating and shade if required, and the ever popular Red Cedar Band will be performing throughout the day.
Killabakh’s 30th Day in the Country will be held on Saturday September 3 from 10am – 3pm, in the village of Killabakh. Killabakh can be found just 16km north of Wingham along Comboyne Road and is set against the backdrop of Mt Goonook and the Comboyne Plateau.
Entry is by gold coin donation which provides the visitor with the day’s program of events as well as the opportunity to win a raffle prize. All money raised on the day will be used to maintain, enhance and administer facilities for the use of Killabakh residents and members of the wider community.
For further details contact George Hoad on 6550 5899 or email ghoad@internode.on.net
Get your entries in
All scarecrows for the scarecrow competition must be delivered and set up at Killabakh Hall before 10am on the big day.
Entry forms can be picked up and dropped into Manning Landcare Wingham or enter online at killabakh.wix.com/day-in-the-country.
