THE Avon Anglican Family Fun Fair will be held again this year at the Anglican Church precinct, 26 McFarlane Street, Stratford. All are welcome.
Entry, all kids’ activities and treats will be free; lunch will include a sausage sizzle ($1), free sandwiches and drinks.
The many free attractions will include a trackless train, pet show, animal petting, jumping castles, face painting, fairy floss, a clown distributing treats, free lucky dips and children’s books, free handcrafted wooden toys, music items, and many other children’s activities.
For the grown-ups, there will be background music by the Briagolong Strum Group, a raffle with great prizes, bargain cakes and plants stall, free native plants from the Stratford Landcare stand, and a range of wooden attractions at the Stratford Men’s Shed stand.
The popular pet show, judged by Dr Steve Postlethwaite, will feature again this year with registrations accepted from 10.15am on the day. Sections include best small pet (cats, birds etc), best small dog and best large dog, best costumed pet, pet that looks most like owner, waggiest tail, best tricks performed by pet, and the grand parade. Pets must be under the control of the owner and dogs on leash.
The event will take place on Saturday, May 27 from 10am to 2pm, and will be opened by Wellington Shire Council Mayor Ian Bye. Parking will be available.
In the case of wet weather, most activities can be under cover.
The Avon Anglican Family Fun Fair is sponsored by Wellington Shire Council and Marathon Electrical.
Jumping castle at a previous year’s Fun Fair and Pet Show. Photos: Contributed.
