By Tanya Steele
A hot weather blast one day followed by scattered shows and winds the next did not deter people from the annual Lilydale and Yarra Valley show over the weekend of 16 and 17 November.
Dogs jumped, sheep were shorn and Victorians gathered to show off their talents for the weekend show and a happy wander revealed anything from reptiles on display, local musicians or a blacksmith tinkering away.
Local SES and CFA represented with vehicles on display and a car cutting presentation to boot, whip cracking and wood chop displays were on both days.
Camel rides one day and ponies the next, Irish and Scottish dancing, families came to see the animals, watch the artists from the region on multiple stages and take turns on the rides.
The Lilydale Agricultural and Horticultural Society also had their displays on, with stewards in the horticulture section kept busy keeping the flowers looking fresh in the heat Saturday. Lilydale Sailing club had some of their corsairs for people to view, there was a car display and a variety of Lego models from the Southern Cross Brix Inc showing off larger ship designs, running railways and even a large Harry Potter scene re-imagined.
Carnival rides, tasty treats and show bags accompanied fireworks into the evening Saturday, enjoy some pictures of the fun from the 2024 show.
