There were lots of things to do and see at the Bindoon Fair. Kabobs are a favorite things to eat in Australia. The fair had a kabab stand and a baked potato stand and ice pops, which are frozen fruit. The fair was set up on a large green lawn in the little town of Bindoon, WA. It was divided into sections. Grandma enjoyed the lace making, quilting,the childrens' penmanship, creative writing and art areas. Grandpa liked the vintage cars and tractors. The Shallcross family that we were staying with showed and sold their cattle. There were kids' projects like raising healthy chickens, cattle, horses and sheep. In Australia kids can go to Agriculture Junior High and High School, if they are more interested in farming than in college, so they had animals and project to show. My favorite things were watching the auctioneer call out the bidding for the cattle sale, the sheep sheering, sheep dog and falcon demonstrations, the food (of course) and the bungy chord flyer. At one point there was a parade of cattle, young horse riders, camels and a Scottish Bagpipe Band. There were many fun and interesting things to see and do at the Bindoon Fair.
It looks like the Bindoon Fair had a little bit of everything for people to enjoy. I think I would have been right there with your mom enjoying the section she was attracted to. How interesting that kids can go to an Agriculture Junior High and High School if they know that they are interested in farming. It makes a lot of sense. I would have also enjoyed seeing the sheep sheering since that is something I got to experience on the Shallcross sheep station when I lived in Australia.
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