AFTER a postponement due to water-logged grounds in September, the Vacy Country Carnival returns to the Vacy Sportsground on Sunday, 2 November.
With a packed program of events there is something for everyone including camel rides, jumping castles, helicopter flights, market stalls, an animal petting area, horse and whip cracking displays, a classic car and tractor display, a working blacksmith, wood chopping, live music and lots of good food.
Competitions on the day include the Vacy “scone-off”, a kids pet portrait event, and a raffle offering the chance to win a hot air balloon flight.
This year the addition of a dog jumping event for larger breeds is sure to thrill carnivalgoers, and will run alongside the ever popular annual dog races for dachshunds and other smaller breeds.
Entry is free to the public and the carnival is pet friendly.
Off street parking is available for a gold coin donation to support the local Rotary Club.
The event extends across a number of spaces in the Vacy village.
Next door to the oval, Vacy Public School opens its gates for the day, along with the Vacy School of Arts Hall built in 1901, and St John’s Anglican Church built in 1887, for those interested in local history.
Vacy Country Carnival Committee President Ian Muncaster told News Of The Area there has been strong interest in the event.
“It is a real community event and we have had a lot more local people wanting to become involved in the organisation of it this year,” he said.
For more information visit the “2025 Vacy Country Carnival presented by BlackJack Pastoral” Facebook page or visit www.vacycountrycarnival.com.au.
Enquiries to vacyvillagecarnival@gmail.com.
By Lynda WINCHESTER
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