Darkan is set to come to life next month when the community hosts its inaugural Darkan Sheepfest on Saturday, February 10.
For some time, there has been a call for agricultural shows to get back to the basics of showcasing the agricultural industry, but more importantly become affordable again and that is exactly what an enterprising Darkan community is trying to achieve with the Darkan Sheepfest.
The event promises to not only celebrate the sheep and wool industry but also promote the shire.
Keeping with aim of being affordable, entry to the event will be just a gold coin donation.
West Arthur Shire president and co-inventor of the well-known Harrington Sheep Handling Equipment brand, Ray Harrington, is excited to see the return of a show in Darkan centred around the sheep and wool industry.
“I have toured most parts of this country and I can honestly say that I think this is one of the best sheep shires in Australia given our soil type and reliable rainfall,” Mr Harrington said.
There will be a Sports Shear competition, wool fashion shows, a Merino ewe hogget competition and Old McDonald’s Travelling Farm just to name a few features.
Competition entries close on February 2 and contact Nathan King on 0488 582 455 for more information.