Mallee Machinery Field Days remains a community favourite
There will be $100 million worth of machinery and equipment will be on show at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days.
THERE will be $100 million worth of machinery and equipment on show at this year’s Mallee Machinery Field Days.
In its 41st year, the event, held just outside Speed in northwest Victoria, is expected to attract more than 8500 visitors.
More than 350 exhibitors will attend across the two days, displaying a range of local products from barrel furniture to the best of regional wines.
Secretary Andrew McLean said it was the consistency of what was on offer that kept the crowds coming in.
“We try to keep a similar base of exhibitors and not have too many of the same. We also have kept the prices down as much as we can,” he said.
ORGANISER
Lions Club of Speed
LOCATION
2km south of Speed, on the Sunraysia Highway
DATES
Wednesday, July 31
Thursday, August 1
TIMES
Gate opens at 9am
ADMISSION
$15, adults; students and children, free
SCOOTER HIRE
Scooters are available at the gate. Bookings can be made online at eventscooterhire.com.au
WEBSITE
mmfd.com.au
Demonstrations in the Craft and Interest Pavilion will include a display by Sea Lake florist Farmyard Flowers, a cooking demonstration duet with Jamie from Jamie’s Fine Dressing and Doug from Screaming Seeds, chair-based exercises class with Mallee Track and a fashion parade by Taking Shape.
Kids will be able to check out model machinery at some displays, with some schools organising scavenger hunts.
Food will come from a local community group, while the barbecue offering, lamb rolls, pies, sandwiches and baked goods will also be available.
Mr McLean, who has worked on the event for 17 years, said he was excited to see everyone having a good time.
“I’m looking forward to the good weather and good crowd of people enjoying themselves seeing all the exhibits and catching up with friends,” he said.
The field days will be opened at 1pm on Wednesday July 31 by Grain Growers Victoria chairman Brett Hosking.
Scooters will be available for hire at the gate, which opens at 9am on both days and does not take cards.
Tickets are $15 and entry is free for students.
CBA CRAFT & INTEREST PAVILION 2019
EXHIBITORS & PRODUCTS
Clovelly Lane Oils: Essential Oils
Herbal Teas Australia: Therapeutic and herbal teas for health and wellness
Feet First Footwear: Bamboo socks, handbags and purses
Flamingo Paperie: Cards, papers etc
Julie’s Jewellery: Jewellery
Sweet & Sour Licorice & Fudge: Licorice, boiled lollies, lucky dips, fudge
Pretty My Pout: SeneGence skin care and make up
Pud for all Seasons: Puddings, sauces and choc treats
Handbag Heaven: Hand-painted bags, natural body products
Ugly Swan: Pain and tangle-free hair brushes, hair towels
TJ’s Fashion House: Clothing and accessories
Woodbine: Cards, hand warmers, wheat bags and novelty items
Flourish Live Naturally: 100% wholefood plant-based blends/supplements
Five Duck Farms: Home grown preserves
Kingsman Collection: Women’s fashion and Accessories
Soap Orders: Soap, candles, bath bombs, diffusers
DEMONSTRATIONS
WEDNESDAY
10.30am Tsharni will be speaking on the importance of health and wellbeing, and how we can maximise our health through activity, healthy eating and social contact
11.30am Pretty My Pout – make up and skin care demo
12.15pm Anita from 5 Duck Farms will be putting together the perfect platter featuring regional produce from the Grampians
2pm Fashion Parade – TJ’s Fashion House
THURSDAY
10.30am Commonwealth Bank – This year’s speakers are Swan Hill mayor Ann Young and prominent citrus industry figure Tania Chapman. Tania also won the Nuffield Australia 2014 Scholarship. Both will be sharing their story on how they developed and became successful professional career women
11.30 Pretty My Pout make-up and skin demo
12.15pm Anita from 5 Duck Farms will be putting together the perfect platter featuring regional produce from the Grampians
1.15pm Mallee Track – chair-based exercise with Tsharni
2pm Fashion Parade – TJ’s Fashion House
NEW RELEASES
EXHIBITOR PRODUCTS
Agg-Tech Machinery: Polaris Ranger Diesel
Ahrens: 44 Tonne Hyd Lift PTO Field Bin
Active Machinery: New Model Released
Arag Australia: ISO BUS Farming Applications
Bute Engineering: Gravitas Disc
Baldwin Boats: EFI 15 & 20 HP outboards
Bruder Kompressors: Large Model compressors
Dogmaster: Garmin Inreach Explore Plus & Mini
Freedom Tanks: Truckmaster Water Pump+
Hardi Australia: Agrifac Australia
HoneHone: Prophecy Mobile
Kustom Kegs Wine Barrel Furniture: Sofa Chairs
Manutec: Range Presswheels to suit Parallelograms
Nev Hamilton Engineering: Chemical/Stock Trailer
Oz Value Ag Machinery: Germinator air seeder
Primary Sales Australia: Bushel Plus System
Serafin: Ultisow’s new SB2019 single disc unit
Silo Upgrades: Sealable Roof Vents
Schinckel Hayrakes: Opener Series
Seed Force: SF Spark TT canola
Sunrise Ag: Case IH 250 Series Combines
Sunraysia Petroleum: 2 Seater Buggy Promotion
Spot on Ag: JD single disk downforce control, Single disk row cleaner replacement
Walterscheild Australia: Front Hitch System
Wahroonga Enterprises: Romafa Stainless steel metering systems for airseeders
Shane Dickinson Easy Field Bin: Easy Field Bins
TurmeriX Victoria: Turmerix Chai tea
Flexi Coil: Flexi Coil 6100 disc drill
RMF Ag: Disc Gauge and Closing Wheels
Rivercity Trailers: Sheep Ramps
Entegra Signature Structures: Original Series Hay Sheds