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