Hundreds of people from across Victoria and South Australia will converge on Orford for its annual vintage rally this weekend.
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Secretary/ treasurer John Goodland said the two-day event had developed a loyal following and features a tractor pull, stationery engines, vintage cars, trucks, motorbikes, a shearing competition, ute muster and live music.
The blade shearing is a big attraction and something that many people haven’t seen before. He said the tractor pull and ute muter were also crowd drawcards.
A lot just come for the camping. They don’t have a tractor or a motor, they love the atmosphere and park under a gum tree in the shade.
- John Goodland
“A lot of families come out and show their children the old engines and things,” he said.
Live music begins on Saturday afternoon and runs into the night with catering and camping available on site.
Mr Goodland said patrons enjoyed the tried and true formula and its bush setting. “A lot just come for the camping," he said. “They don’t have a tractor or a motor, they love the atmosphere and park under a gum tree in the shade. They come early and get their spot.”
Stallholders and campers $10 per site. Entry $5, children and exhibitors free.