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‘90s to today: Best BnS ball pics from the past three decades

B&S balls were once a staple of regional Australia. Dive into our massive photo gallery featuring moments from Daly Creek to St George, Gunnedah to Hay, and beyond. Were you there? Find out.

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March 18, 2025 - 4:36PM
The Weekly Times

Revellers at the 2003 'Break the Drought' B&S ball at Learmonth in Victoria.
Revellers at the 2003 'Break the Drought' B&S ball at Learmonth in Victoria.
The aftermath of the 2002 B&S ball at Condobolin in NSW.
The aftermath of the 2002 B&S ball at Condobolin in NSW.
Mudlarks spin the wheel spins of a V8 ute at the Miles B&S ball in Queensland in 1997.
Mudlarks spin the wheel spins of a V8 ute at the Miles B&S ball in Queensland in 1997.
Partygoers at the Miles B&S in Queensland in 1997.
Partygoers at the Miles B&S in Queensland in 1997.
Debbie Poole, Lee Munro, Simon Shepherd, Benny Munro and Penny Carlisle at a New Year B&S ball at Brisbane’s Ekka Showgrounds in December 1996.
Debbie Poole, Lee Munro, Simon Shepherd, Benny Munro and Penny Carlisle at a New Year B&S ball at Brisbane’s Ekka Showgrounds in December 1996.
Jade Wiemers and Jordan Weise ready for the Lowood Spudds and Dudds B&S ball in Queensland.
Jade Wiemers and Jordan Weise ready for the Lowood Spudds and Dudds B&S ball in Queensland.
Jimmy Motteram and Dallas McCartney from Horsham at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball in Victoria.
Jimmy Motteram and Dallas McCartney from Horsham at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball in Victoria.
A sticker-covered ute at the 2002 Condobolin B&S in NSW.
A sticker-covered ute at the 2002 Condobolin B&S in NSW.
A man carries a woman off the dance floor during the Condobolin B&S ball in 2002.
A man carries a woman off the dance floor during the Condobolin B&S ball in 2002.
The morning after the night before at the Condobolin B&S ball in southern NSW in 2002.
The morning after the night before at the Condobolin B&S ball in southern NSW in 2002.
Cameron McFarlane, Sean Spicoli, Tag Flint and Dermott Aleckson at the New Year’s Eve B&S ball at Brisbane’s Ekka Showgrounds in 1996.
Cameron McFarlane, Sean Spicoli, Tag Flint and Dermott Aleckson at the New Year’s Eve B&S ball at Brisbane’s Ekka Showgrounds in 1996.
Julie Martin, from Upotipotpon, with her VW Superbug at the 2003 Learmonth B&S ball in Victoria.
Julie Martin, from Upotipotpon, with her VW Superbug at the 2003 Learmonth B&S ball in Victoria.
Michael Depler and a mate from Broadford embraced the heavy rain downpour at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
Michael Depler and a mate from Broadford embraced the heavy rain downpour at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
A reveller emerges from his sleeping bag covered in food dye at the Emu Eaters Bachelor and Spinster Ball at Swan Hill in 1998.
A reveller emerges from his sleeping bag covered in food dye at the Emu Eaters Bachelor and Spinster Ball at Swan Hill in 1998.
Russ, Roxanne, and Clarkie showed off their hats at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria in February 1998.
Russ, Roxanne, and Clarkie showed off their hats at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria in February 1998.
Bachelor and spinster partygoers enjoyed the festivities at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Bachelor and spinster partygoers enjoyed the festivities at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Jess Bright from Lexton and Jordy Ralph from Stawell made the most of the night at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
Jess Bright from Lexton and Jordy Ralph from Stawell made the most of the night at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
A partygoer at the Miles B&S ball in Queensland in July 1997.
A partygoer at the Miles B&S ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Revellers rang in the new year at the Bondi Beach B&S Ball in December 1996.
Revellers rang in the new year at the Bondi Beach B&S Ball in December 1996.
Dark clouds loomed before a storm rolled in at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Dark clouds loomed before a storm rolled in at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Jade Wilcy, Cameron Letheby (with “Pure Country” written on his back), and Beck Turner embraced the energy of the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga in Victoria on February 22, 1998.
Jade Wilcy, Cameron Letheby (with “Pure Country” written on his back), and Beck Turner embraced the energy of the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga in Victoria on February 22, 1998.
Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria. Charlie Groves skulls bourbon from his boot.
Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria. Charlie Groves skulls bourbon from his boot.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Lee Peterson and Debra Savage from Narre Warren found themselves covered in mud at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
Lee Peterson and Debra Savage from Narre Warren found themselves covered in mud at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
B&S balls were a staple event in rural and regional Australia.
B&S balls were a staple event in rural and regional Australia.
As the sun rose over the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998, two bachelors stood on their ute, finishing off a bottle of bourbon.
As the sun rose over the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998, two bachelors stood on their ute, finishing off a bottle of bourbon.
Nikki Sonnett, Steve Morgan, and Holly Jarvis from Lilydale enjoyed the celebrations at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Nikki Sonnett, Steve Morgan, and Holly Jarvis from Lilydale enjoyed the celebrations at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Revellers at the Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria in February 1998.
Revellers at the Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria in February 1998.
Revellers at the Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in Victoria in 1998.
Revellers at the Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in Victoria in 1998.
Action at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Action at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Young bachelors and spinsters soaked up the atmosphere at the Miles B&S Ball in Queensland in July 1997.
The weather turns foul at the Elmore B&S ball in Victoria in 2010.
The weather turns foul at the Elmore B&S ball in Victoria in 2010.
Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria.
Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga near Swan Hill in Victoria.
Ken Connolly from Warren NSW, was all smiles at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Ken Connolly from Warren NSW, was all smiles at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Roger Flynn from Dookie brought along his boogie board for some fun at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
Roger Flynn from Dookie brought along his boogie board for some fun at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
Partygoers at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga, near Swan Hill, in February 1998.
Partygoers at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga, near Swan Hill, in February 1998.
Steve Lee and Jamie Marr wore Batman masks for a night of mischief at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998.
Steve Lee and Jamie Marr wore Batman masks for a night of mischief at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998.
Revellers at the 1997 Miles' B&S ball in Queensland.
Revellers at the 1997 Miles' B&S ball in Queensland.
Amber Johns from Trafalgar partied alongside Ben “Bullbar” Mathews from Leongatha at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Amber Johns from Trafalgar partied alongside Ben “Bullbar” Mathews from Leongatha at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in 1998.
Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in 1998.
Revellers at the 1997 Miles' B&S ball in Queensland.
Revellers at the 1997 Miles' B&S ball in Queensland.
Revellers at the 1997 Miles' B&S ball in Queensland.
Revellers at the 1997 Miles' B&S ball in Queensland.
Tara Lister from Gunbower posed with “Balloon Man” Angus McPockets from Guilford at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
Tara Lister from Gunbower posed with “Balloon Man” Angus McPockets from Guilford at the Elmore B&S Ball in Victoria in 2010.
The 1998 Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in Victoria.
The 1998 Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in Victoria.
Tim McLure takes a refreshing dip the morning after the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998.
Tim McLure takes a refreshing dip the morning after the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998.
“Scooby” stood proudly with his Bundaberg Bear tattoo and a mug of rum at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998.
“Scooby” stood proudly with his Bundaberg Bear tattoo and a mug of rum at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga on February 22, 1998.
The 1998 Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga.
The 1998 Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga.
Matt Harvey from Kyabram showed off his spectacular ute at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Matt Harvey from Kyabram showed off his spectacular ute at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Mark Ryan prepares for the 2003 Lake Learmonth B&S ball.
Mark Ryan prepares for the 2003 Lake Learmonth B&S ball.
A ute roars around in a mud patch at the Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga, near Swan Hill, in Victoria in 1998.
A ute roars around in a mud patch at the Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga, near Swan Hill, in Victoria in 1998.
Action at the Miles B&S ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Action at the Miles B&S ball in Queensland in July 1997.
Julian “Homer” Diamond from Birregurra got into the party spirit at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Julian “Homer” Diamond from Birregurra got into the party spirit at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Party time at the 2003 Learmonth B&S Break the Drought' ball in Victoria.
Party time at the 2003 Learmonth B&S Break the Drought' ball in Victoria.
Jodie Chapman, Kat Portacha, and Shelly Hutton, all 19 and from Middlemount, celebrated New Year’s Eve at the Rockhampton B&S Ball in 1998.
Jodie Chapman, Kat Portacha, and Shelly Hutton, all 19 and from Middlemount, celebrated New Year’s Eve at the Rockhampton B&S Ball in 1998.
Revellers at the 1998 Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga in Victoria.
Revellers at the 1998 Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga in Victoria.
The 1998 Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in Victoria.
The 1998 Emu Eaters B&S ball at Lake Boga in Victoria.
Ben Notley, Stephanie Phelan, Johann Sherwood and Grant Middlemiss from Flowerdale at the Elmore B&S ball in Victoria in 2010.
Ben Notley, Stephanie Phelan, Johann Sherwood and Grant Middlemiss from Flowerdale at the Elmore B&S ball in Victoria in 2010.
Lake Bolac B&S Ball committee members.
Lake Bolac B&S Ball committee members.
Liam Dare of Esk and Carla Fuller of St George in Queensland at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Liam Dare of Esk and Carla Fuller of St George in Queensland at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Liam Dare of Esk and Carla Fuller of St George in Queensland at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Liam Dare of Esk and Carla Fuller of St George in Queensland at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Toby Kayloch and Miki Lloyd from Wagga Wagga soaked up the atmosphere at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Toby Kayloch and Miki Lloyd from Wagga Wagga soaked up the atmosphere at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Michael Depler from Broadford at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball in 2010.
Michael Depler from Broadford at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball in 2010.
Committee of the 2003 Dustraisers B&S ball at Dookie in Victoria.
Committee of the 2003 Dustraisers B&S ball at Dookie in Victoria.
Ben Ward and Alex Harris shared a New Year’s kiss at the Brisbane B&S Ball on December 31, 2000.
Ben Ward and Alex Harris shared a New Year’s kiss at the Brisbane B&S Ball on December 31, 2000.
Kim and Troy Urban from Blayney celebrated the last day of the millennium in an esky on wheels before heading to the Gunnedah B&S Ball on December 31, 1999.
Kim and Troy Urban from Blayney celebrated the last day of the millennium in an esky on wheels before heading to the Gunnedah B&S Ball on December 31, 1999.
Ryan Gleeson from Oxley at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
Ryan Gleeson from Oxley at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
Revellers turned up in force for the Red Devils B&S Ball in Gunnedah in December 1999.
Revellers turned up in force for the Red Devils B&S Ball in Gunnedah in December 1999.
Mark McMillan from Cloncurry and Chelsea Dent from Dubbo NSW at the Rockhampton B&S ball in Queensland in 1998.
Mark McMillan from Cloncurry and Chelsea Dent from Dubbo NSW at the Rockhampton B&S ball in Queensland in 1998.
Tamara Heyes and Emma Richardson at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Tamara Heyes and Emma Richardson at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Gabby Brunner, Liz Jensen, Pat Laws, and Jessica Shotter, all from the Yarra Valley, embraced the fun at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Gabby Brunner, Liz Jensen, Pat Laws, and Jessica Shotter, all from the Yarra Valley, embraced the fun at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Liam Rinseley from Doreen and Edward Mabosion from Katherine, NT, engaged in a balloon sword fight at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Liam Rinseley from Doreen and Edward Mabosion from Katherine, NT, engaged in a balloon sword fight at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Clinton Collocott from Goondiwindi was ready for action at the Gunnedah B&S Ball on New Year’s Eve.
Clinton Collocott from Goondiwindi was ready for action at the Gunnedah B&S Ball on New Year’s Eve.
Stacey McAohan and Nicola Bath, both 19 and from Biloela, rang in the new year at the Rockhampton B&S Ball in 1998.
Stacey McAohan and Nicola Bath, both 19 and from Biloela, rang in the new year at the Rockhampton B&S Ball in 1998.
Danette White and Carla Fuller, both from St George, at the 1998 Rockhampton B&S ball in Queensland.
Danette White and Carla Fuller, both from St George, at the 1998 Rockhampton B&S ball in Queensland.
Goondiwindi partygoers Rick Saxvic, Ian Dimond, Alaine Martin, Clinton Collocott and John Zellers at the Gunnedah B&S ball.
Goondiwindi partygoers Rick Saxvic, Ian Dimond, Alaine Martin, Clinton Collocott and John Zellers at the Gunnedah B&S ball.
Mick Jablonski from Brisbane with Leisa Pratt from Rockhampton at the 1998 Rockhampton B&S ball.
Mick Jablonski from Brisbane with Leisa Pratt from Rockhampton at the 1998 Rockhampton B&S ball.
Darren Rasmussen from Bundaberg and Kati Scgler from Frankfurt at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Darren Rasmussen from Bundaberg and Kati Scgler from Frankfurt at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Julian Spizzico, Luke Shaw, and Brent Hill embraced the party atmosphere at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Julian Spizzico, Luke Shaw, and Brent Hill embraced the party atmosphere at the Elmore B&S Ball in 2010.
Kerrin Hurst from Grovedale and Katrina Sezun from Wandana Heights at the Geelong New Year’s Eve B&S ball.
Kerrin Hurst from Grovedale and Katrina Sezun from Wandana Heights at the Geelong New Year’s Eve B&S ball.
Amy Mills, Shannon Willoughby and (front) Melanie Pilling at the 2004 Inglewood B&S ball in Queensland.
Amy Mills, Shannon Willoughby and (front) Melanie Pilling at the 2004 Inglewood B&S ball in Queensland.
Queenslanders Glenn Garside from Capella and April Cridland from Biloela make tracks to the Gunnedah B&S in NSW.
Queenslanders Glenn Garside from Capella and April Cridland from Biloela make tracks to the Gunnedah B&S in NSW.
Danette White, Landon Dark, Liam Dare and Carla Fuller at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Danette White, Landon Dark, Liam Dare and Carla Fuller at the Rockhampton B&S ball in December 1998.
Dale Baggs from Cohuna, Shane Fry from Leitchville and Brenton Bishop from Shepparton at the 2010 Elmore B&S.
Dale Baggs from Cohuna, Shane Fry from Leitchville and Brenton Bishop from Shepparton at the 2010 Elmore B&S.
The morning after the night before at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga.
The morning after the night before at the Emu Eaters B&S Ball at Lake Boga.
Revellers at a new years eve B&S ball at the Geelong in Victoria.
Revellers at a new years eve B&S ball at the Geelong in Victoria.
Amber Johns from Trafalgar at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball.
Amber Johns from Trafalgar at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball.
Kelly Butler and Dave Daly at the B&S ball. Picture: Ned Kelly
Kelly Butler and Dave Daly at the B&S ball. Picture: Ned Kelly
Revellers at the Gunnedah B&S ball in NSW.
Revellers at the Gunnedah B&S ball in NSW.
Carissa Hampson, Garry Joice, Luke Wilkinson, Ben Hudson, Ryan Fitzgerald and Rachel Bulkeley at the Gunnedah Red Devils B&S ball in NSW.
Carissa Hampson, Garry Joice, Luke Wilkinson, Ben Hudson, Ryan Fitzgerald and Rachel Bulkeley at the Gunnedah Red Devils B&S ball in NSW.
Canadian visitors and country Victorians gathered for a wild night at the New Year’s Eve B&S ball at the Geelong Showgrounds.
Canadian visitors and country Victorians gathered for a wild night at the New Year’s Eve B&S ball at the Geelong Showgrounds.
Amy Allen and Jason Jurrjens from Croydon partied into the night at the Elmore B&S ball in 2010.
Amy Allen and Jason Jurrjens from Croydon partied into the night at the Elmore B&S ball in 2010.
Julie Condon from Tully, Teegan Purse from Townsville, Penny Hick from Julia Creek, Madz Hintz from Moranbah, Lindy Collins from Moranbah, and Katie Ford from Townsville came together for the Greenvale B&S ball.
Julie Condon from Tully, Teegan Purse from Townsville, Penny Hick from Julia Creek, Madz Hintz from Moranbah, Lindy Collins from Moranbah, and Katie Ford from Townsville came together for the Greenvale B&S ball.
Kat, Emma and Leigh and Mel. all from Ballarat, at New Year’s Eve B&S ball at the Geelong in Victoria.
Kat, Emma and Leigh and Mel. all from Ballarat, at New Year’s Eve B&S ball at the Geelong in Victoria.
Interstate revellers at a new years eve B&S ball at Geelong in Victoria.
Interstate revellers at a new years eve B&S ball at Geelong in Victoria.
Mick Tatnall, Joel Coutts, Matt Beard and Hailey Buck, all from Bendigo, at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball.
Mick Tatnall, Joel Coutts, Matt Beard and Hailey Buck, all from Bendigo, at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball.
Kermit Neale from Townsville and Anita Lloyd from Atherton at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Kermit Neale from Townsville and Anita Lloyd from Atherton at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Naren Woodham from NSW at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Naren Woodham from NSW at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Natasha Mackay from Townsville and Anthony Lane from Mackay at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Natasha Mackay from Townsville and Anthony Lane from Mackay at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Leigh Tankey, Stacey Wilmore, and Nadia Rodrigious let loose at the Nindigully B&S ball on February 27, 2007.
Leigh Tankey, Stacey Wilmore, and Nadia Rodrigious let loose at the Nindigully B&S ball on February 27, 2007.
The morning after at the Nindigully B&S ball in February 2007.
The morning after at the Nindigully B&S ball in February 2007.
Action from the B&S ball at Scone in NSW.
Action from the B&S ball at Scone in NSW.
A reveller at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball.
A reveller at the 2010 Elmore B&S ball.
Russell McHuish and Jody Viero at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Russell McHuish and Jody Viero at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Kathryn Holland from Cairns and Sharna Lord from Greenvale at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Kathryn Holland from Cairns and Sharna Lord from Greenvale at the Back to the Basalt B&S ball.
Nindigully B&S ball in 2007.
Nindigully B&S ball in 2007.
Nindigully B&S ball in 2007.
Nindigully B&S ball in 2007.
A morning brew at the 2007 Nindigully B&S ball.
A morning brew at the 2007 Nindigully B&S ball.
The 2007 Nindigully B&S ball.
The 2007 Nindigully B&S ball.
Revellers at the 2007 Nindigully B&S ball.
Revellers at the 2007 Nindigully B&S ball.
Nindigully B&S ball.
Nindigully B&S ball.
Noel Burn and Marie Dorrstein at the 2007 Nindigully B&S.
Noel Burn and Marie Dorrstein at the 2007 Nindigully B&S.
"Scottie", Jess Caldicott and "Peg" at Nindigully.
"Scottie", Jess Caldicott and "Peg" at Nindigully.
Revellers at the Cootamundra Boots and All Ball in NSW.
Revellers at the Cootamundra Boots and All Ball in NSW.
Ballgoers at the Cootamundra Boots and All Ball in NSW.
Ballgoers at the Cootamundra Boots and All Ball in NSW.
Batchelor and Spinster Ball at Elmore.
Batchelor and Spinster Ball at Elmore.
Batchelor and Spinster Ball at Elmore.
Batchelor and Spinster Ball at Elmore.
Batchelor and Spinster Ball at Elmore.
Batchelor and Spinster Ball at Elmore.
Leon Davey and Mike Lowry paint bombed at the Batchelor and Spinsters Ball at Elmore. Summer Send Off Ball.
Leon Davey and Mike Lowry paint bombed at the Batchelor and Spinsters Ball at Elmore. Summer Send Off Ball.
Ingrid O'Neill from Charters Towers and Dimity Martin from NSW at the Back to the Basalt B&S Ball.
Ingrid O'Neill from Charters Towers and Dimity Martin from NSW at the Back to the Basalt B&S Ball.
Rob McInnes and Russell Melhuish at the Back to the Basalt B&S Ball at Greenvale.
Rob McInnes and Russell Melhuish at the Back to the Basalt B&S Ball at Greenvale.
Amber Steer, Amy Cook, and Charisse Edwards enjoying pre-ball drinks at the Nindigully B&S ball in 2007.
Amber Steer, Amy Cook, and Charisse Edwards enjoying pre-ball drinks at the Nindigully B&S ball in 2007.
Sisters Jackie Morton and Leigh Tankey share a moment before the night’s festivities at the Nindigully B&S Ball in 2007.
Sisters Jackie Morton and Leigh Tankey share a moment before the night’s festivities at the Nindigully B&S Ball in 2007.
Michelle Hansen from Dalby enjoys a pre-ball drink before heading into the 2007 Nindigully B&S Ball.
Michelle Hansen from Dalby enjoys a pre-ball drink before heading into the 2007 Nindigully B&S Ball.
Revellers letting loose at the Elmore B&S Ball, one of Victoria’s most anticipated country gatherings.
Revellers letting loose at the Elmore B&S Ball, one of Victoria’s most anticipated country gatherings.
Elmore B&S ball.
Elmore B&S ball.
Revellers letting loose at the Elmore B&S ball, one of Victoria’s most anticipated country gatherings.
Revellers letting loose at the Elmore B&S ball, one of Victoria’s most anticipated country gatherings.
Elmore B&S Ball.
Elmore B&S Ball.
Revellers letting loose at the Elmore B&S Ball, one of Victoria’s most anticipated country gatherings.
Revellers letting loose at the Elmore B&S Ball, one of Victoria’s most anticipated country gatherings.
Julian “Homer” Diamond from Birregurra keeping the energy high at the Longerenong B&S Ball in 2009.
Julian “Homer” Diamond from Birregurra keeping the energy high at the Longerenong B&S Ball in 2009.
Matt Riggerz from Woninda, Toni Roy from Horsham, and Luke Dumesny from Horsham celebrating at the Longerenong B&S Ball.
Matt Riggerz from Woninda, Toni Roy from Horsham, and Luke Dumesny from Horsham celebrating at the Longerenong B&S Ball.
A group from Echuca, including Aidan Benson, Sam Brewis, Ash Oliver, Sam Bird, Adrian Howard, Rohan Gray, Andrew Candy, and Chantelle Wright, at the Longerenong B&S ball in 2009.
A group from Echuca, including Aidan Benson, Sam Brewis, Ash Oliver, Sam Bird, Adrian Howard, Rohan Gray, Andrew Candy, and Chantelle Wright, at the Longerenong B&S ball in 2009.
Danny Dunne from Elaine marks his ninth B&S ball of 2009 at Longerenong.
Danny Dunne from Elaine marks his ninth B&S ball of 2009 at Longerenong.
Nick Clarkson and Jacinta Sutton from Geelong, alongside Slim Davey from Mingenew, WA, soaking up the party atmosphere at Longerenong.
Nick Clarkson and Jacinta Sutton from Geelong, alongside Slim Davey from Mingenew, WA, soaking up the party atmosphere at Longerenong.
Gavin Birrell from Bendigo and Liam Riseley from Diamond Creek enjoying the Longerenong B&S ball.
Gavin Birrell from Bendigo and Liam Riseley from Diamond Creek enjoying the Longerenong B&S ball.
Erin Hastie from Bass, Emmeline Picking from Cardinia, Shayne Parle from Newport, and Shannon Mansell from Pakenham making memories at Longerenong.
Erin Hastie from Bass, Emmeline Picking from Cardinia, Shayne Parle from Newport, and Shannon Mansell from Pakenham making memories at Longerenong.
Geoff Small from Shady Creek, Terry Malady from Trafalgar, Peter Weller from Warrigal, and Laurence Malady from Trafalgar at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S ball in 2009.
Geoff Small from Shady Creek, Terry Malady from Trafalgar, Peter Weller from Warrigal, and Laurence Malady from Trafalgar at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S ball in 2009.
Izak Martin from Bairnsdale, Erin Hance from Myora, Gael Gray from Caldermeade, and Carly Bellette from Cranbourne enjoying the 2009 Dargo B&S ball.
Izak Martin from Bairnsdale, Erin Hance from Myora, Gael Gray from Caldermeade, and Carly Bellette from Cranbourne enjoying the 2009 Dargo B&S ball.
A group from Sale having a great time at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball at the Dargo River Inn Hotel.
A group from Sale having a great time at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball at the Dargo River Inn Hotel.
Partygoers at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball.
Partygoers at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball.
Excitement builds as partygoers prepare for the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S ball.
Excitement builds as partygoers prepare for the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S ball.
Suzie and Matt Humphry standing outside their bar before the fun kicks off at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball.
Suzie and Matt Humphry standing outside their bar before the fun kicks off at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball.
Jess Lubke from Picola and Jodie Creighton from Thornton getting into the party spirit at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball in 2009.
Jess Lubke from Picola and Jodie Creighton from Thornton getting into the party spirit at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball in 2009.
Dave Kelly from Castleburn takes on the rodeo rider at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball.
Dave Kelly from Castleburn takes on the rodeo rider at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S Ball.
Suzie and Matt Humphry outside their bar, ready for the crowd at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S ball.
Suzie and Matt Humphry outside their bar, ready for the crowd at the ‘Hogs and Heifers’ Dargo B&S ball.
Peter Vallance from Tempy, David Eyre from Portland, and Jarrod Yetmin from Patchewollock enjoying the Birchip B&S Ball.
Peter Vallance from Tempy, David Eyre from Portland, and Jarrod Yetmin from Patchewollock enjoying the Birchip B&S Ball.
Mark Light from Bordertown, Aron Brown from Swan Hill, Brian Craig from Swan Hill, Megan Glenn from Moulamein, James Light from Bordertown, and Matt Brown from Swan Hill at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Mark Light from Bordertown, Aron Brown from Swan Hill, Brian Craig from Swan Hill, Megan Glenn from Moulamein, James Light from Bordertown, and Matt Brown from Swan Hill at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Ryan Hemley and Carly Sharp from Birchip celebrating their engagement at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Ryan Hemley and Carly Sharp from Birchip celebrating their engagement at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Jessica Bolt from Tyabb and Kate Donnellan from Somerville enjoying the Birchip B&S Ball.
Jessica Bolt from Tyabb and Kate Donnellan from Somerville enjoying the Birchip B&S Ball.
Nick Carapellotti from Gembrook, Carly Bellette from Lynbrook, Steve Hall from Belgrave, Kristy Roberts from Clunes, Katie Atkin from Mornington, and Chris Frampton from Landsborough West at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Nick Carapellotti from Gembrook, Carly Bellette from Lynbrook, Steve Hall from Belgrave, Kristy Roberts from Clunes, Katie Atkin from Mornington, and Chris Frampton from Landsborough West at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Tom Penrose from Harrow, Tahra Horsten from Cavendish, and Hamish Shields from Harrow celebrating at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Tom Penrose from Harrow, Tahra Horsten from Cavendish, and Hamish Shields from Harrow celebrating at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Travis Linnett from Swan Hill and Bianca Taylor from Mildura enjoying the night at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Travis Linnett from Swan Hill and Bianca Taylor from Mildura enjoying the night at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Steven “Foxbait” Harley from Berwick and John “Stringy” Andresen from Clonbinane at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Steven “Foxbait” Harley from Berwick and John “Stringy” Andresen from Clonbinane at the Birchip B&S Ball.
Luke Desong from Yendon, Ty Miller from Ararat, Evan Kershaw from Streatham, Sam Hayward from Learmonth, James Luke from Haddon and Heath Hayward from Learmonth at the Birchip B&S ball.
Luke Desong from Yendon, Ty Miller from Ararat, Evan Kershaw from Streatham, Sam Hayward from Learmonth, James Luke from Haddon and Heath Hayward from Learmonth at the Birchip B&S ball.
Lee Toppin and Kerry Walker from Lake Eildon at the Dargo B&S ball.
Lee Toppin and Kerry Walker from Lake Eildon at the Dargo B&S ball.
Chad Daley and his mates from Newcastle prepare for Gunnedah B&S ball in NSW in 2002.
Chad Daley and his mates from Newcastle prepare for Gunnedah B&S ball in NSW in 2002.
Ashlee Thrum from Shepparton, Ryan ”Fryzie“ Plover from Yea and Kelly Swords from Berwick at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S at Tooradin.
Ashlee Thrum from Shepparton, Ryan ”Fryzie“ Plover from Yea and Kelly Swords from Berwick at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S at Tooradin.
B & S Ball, Gippsland Romp in the Swamp, Tooradin, Suzanne Hemphill, Castlemaine; Joel &Rzrbak& Reschke, Werribee, Leanne Hill, Gisborne
B & S Ball, Gippsland Romp in the Swamp, Tooradin, Suzanne Hemphill, Castlemaine; Joel &Rzrbak& Reschke, Werribee, Leanne Hill, Gisborne
Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S ball, Tooradin: Sammy Tuck from Mornington, Alex "Pumba" Jackson from Mansfield and Jodie Creighton from Thornton.
Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S ball, Tooradin: Sammy Tuck from Mornington, Alex "Pumba" Jackson from Mansfield and Jodie Creighton from Thornton.
Matt Reynolds from Ferntree Gully at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S ball at Tooradin.
Matt Reynolds from Ferntree Gully at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S ball at Tooradin.
Bachelors and spinsters cooling off in a ute-turned-pool at Gippsland’s Romp in the Swamp B&S Ball in Tooradin.
Bachelors and spinsters cooling off in a ute-turned-pool at Gippsland’s Romp in the Swamp B&S Ball in Tooradin.
Kristy Roberts from Clunes, Nicole Hurkens from Ballarat, Claire Karslake from Wendouree, Katie Atkin from Mornington, Sarah Yole from Frankston South, Charlene Leighton from Hawthorn East, and Jasmine Sinclaire from Emerald enjoying Gippsland’s Romp in the Swamp B&S Ball in Tooradin.
Kristy Roberts from Clunes, Nicole Hurkens from Ballarat, Claire Karslake from Wendouree, Katie Atkin from Mornington, Sarah Yole from Frankston South, Charlene Leighton from Hawthorn East, and Jasmine Sinclaire from Emerald enjoying Gippsland’s Romp in the Swamp B&S Ball in Tooradin.
Michelle “Mish“ Thomas from Cranbourne and Ash Kasi from Gawinbrie at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S at Tooradin.
Michelle “Mish“ Thomas from Cranbourne and Ash Kasi from Gawinbrie at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S at Tooradin.
Sarah Yole from Frankston South at Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S.
Sarah Yole from Frankston South at Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S.
Michael Shearer, Hannah Brodie, Stephanie Dunlop and Jack Pearlman ahead of the Laidley B&S ball in Queensland.
Michael Shearer, Hannah Brodie, Stephanie Dunlop and Jack Pearlman ahead of the Laidley B&S ball in Queensland.
Shaun "Toulbox" Toulmin, from Geelong at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S at Tooradin.
Shaun "Toulbox" Toulmin, from Geelong at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S at Tooradin.
Matt “Powelly” Powell from Canning Vale in Western Australia and Jessy Pitt from Healesville at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S.
Matt “Powelly” Powell from Canning Vale in Western Australia and Jessy Pitt from Healesville at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S.
Matt Foster from Mansfield at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S.
Matt Foster from Mansfield at the Gippsland Romp in the Swamp B&S.
Nick Porter strikes a superhero pose between two utes at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland on Saturday, April 5.
Nick Porter strikes a superhero pose between two utes at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland on Saturday, April 5.
Mitchell O'Brien and Wendy Smallcombe at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
Mitchell O'Brien and Wendy Smallcombe at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
Rosie McNally and Rebecca Green apply their make up in the car before heading into the ball at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
Rosie McNally and Rebecca Green apply their make up in the car before heading into the ball at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
A group of bachelors and spinsters pose for the camera through the door of a ute at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
A group of bachelors and spinsters pose for the camera through the door of a ute at the Lowood B&S ball in Queensland.
Humpty Doo's Joel Barker and his girlfriend Holly Harding enroute to the Daly Waters B&S ball in the Northern Territory.
Humpty Doo's Joel Barker and his girlfriend Holly Harding enroute to the Daly Waters B&S ball in the Northern Territory.
Andrew Greenwood and Melanie Shaddock enjoy the Brigalow B&S ball and ute show in Queensland.
Andrew Greenwood and Melanie Shaddock enjoy the Brigalow B&S ball and ute show in Queensland.
Nathan Llyal preparing for a wild weekend at the Daly Waters Easter B&S Ball
Nathan Llyal preparing for a wild weekend at the Daly Waters Easter B&S Ball
Beau Jangles and Harley Stanley rest up for the big night at the Daly Waters B&S ball.
Beau Jangles and Harley Stanley rest up for the big night at the Daly Waters B&S ball.
Partygoers lining up for a big night at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia in 2016.
Partygoers lining up for a big night at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia in 2016.
Elisse Agius and Cassandra Windsor from Melbourne and Donna Kelly and Andrew White at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia.
Elisse Agius and Cassandra Windsor from Melbourne and Donna Kelly and Andrew White at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia.
Carly Gogel, Kahlia Jenke and Emmeline Vivian at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia in 2016.
Carly Gogel, Kahlia Jenke and Emmeline Vivian at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia in 2016.
Hay B&S Ball attendees showing some spirit as the sun sets over the Hay Showgrounds.
Hay B&S Ball attendees showing some spirit as the sun sets over the Hay Showgrounds.
Ball-goers standing on the roof of their ute, beer in hand, at the Hay B&S Ball at the Hay Showgrounds.
Ball-goers standing on the roof of their ute, beer in hand, at the Hay B&S Ball at the Hay Showgrounds.
A ball goer stands on the roof of his ute while another drinks a beer at the Hay B&S in NSW.
A ball goer stands on the roof of his ute while another drinks a beer at the Hay B&S in NSW.
Revellers at the Daly Waters Pub Easter B&S Ball in 2016.
Revellers at the Daly Waters Pub Easter B&S Ball in 2016.
Revellers at the Daly Waters Pub Easter B&S Ball in 2016.
Revellers at the Daly Waters Pub Easter B&S Ball in 2016.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
A typical scene from a past B&S ball.
Funseekers at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia.
Funseekers at the Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia.
A scene from the 2016 Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia.
A scene from the 2016 Ram and Ewe Ball at Jamestown in South Australia.
Lyal Couacaud from Bacchus Marsh at the Learmonth B&S Ball in 2003.
Lyal Couacaud from Bacchus Marsh at the Learmonth B&S Ball in 2003.
Revellers at the Elmore Summer Send Off B&S ball.
Revellers at the Elmore Summer Send Off B&S ball.
The Elmore Summer Send Off B&S ball in Victoria.
The Elmore Summer Send Off B&S ball in Victoria.

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