THE Barellan Good Old Days weekend has done it again, managing to pull in big crowds to the town.
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This year marked the sixth time the event has been held in the town, with money raised throughout the course of the weekend donated back to Barellan’s many community groups.
Held at the Barellan Showgrounds, there was plenty to see and do throughout the two days of the event, which focuses on stepping back in time so people can see how things were done in “the old days”.
On offer this year was more than 40 market stalls, blade shearing, hay rides, live music, sheaf making, bush poets and cow milking.
This year 26 Clydesdales in harness put on a show to pull a loaded wool wagon, which delighted the crowd.
Hundreds of people turned out for the weekend, with more than 250 caravaners also pulling up stumps to be part of the action.
Event publicity officer Laura Curran said feedback had been positive following on from the weekend.
“There were a lot of people from away that visited over the weekend, which we were thrilled with,” she said.
“People come from all over and most of them come up and tell us they will be back and bringing their friends and family with them.
“It’s good to see the weekend is getting out there more.
“The weather was quite hot over the two days, but people still seemed to be enjoying themselves.
“All of our feedback has been positive.
“We take all of the comments on board because we do take them into consideration when organising the next event.”
The Good Old Days weekend will return again next year for its seventh outing.
Barellan has numerous events throughout the year that are becoming more well-known and growing each time they are held.
“We have the masters games, the good old days weekend and the swap meet every year,” Mrs Curran said.
“They are all held at the same time each year, so people know when they are on.
“We’ll be back again next year for sure.
“There are a lot of people that come back every year, as well as new people.
“As long as we have the support it will definitely keep going. It does cost quite a bit to run these events as well, so as long as the financial side of things is good it will happen.
“We want to thank everyone for their support again this year.”
Barellan’s community groups have been able to do plenty with the money they receive as a result of the weekend.
“They are always very appreciative,” Mrs Curran said. “It’s just another aspect to the weekend and one of the reasons why it’s probably well supported.”