Stockinbingal Village Fair

The Stockinbingal Village Fair is held annually on the third Sunday in March. This year marked the 29^th anniversary of the Fair which is held at the showground in the small town of Stockinbingal. Stockinbingal has a population of a little over two hundred people but this doesn't mean the fair is small - it attracts visitors from surrounding districts and interstate.



Stockinbingal Village Fair

A drawcard at the Stockinbingal Village Fair is the second stage of the Tour de Riverina, the 37km Stock Fair race. In 2011, over 70 riders including some interstate entries pushed the pedals battling windy conditions along the course. The race which starts the day’s proceedings is hosted by the Cootamundra Cycle Club.

Other events which entertain the crowd at the fair include foot races, the sheaf toss (pictured below) and tug-o-war as well as some unique country ‘sports’ including the gumboot toss and broom throwing. If you feel like chancing your luck at any of these, entry in these events is on the day so get practising for 2012!

Sheaf toss - Stockinbingal Village Fair 

This year’s fair saw over thirty market stalls selling a huge variety of arts, crafts, plants, food, local fruit and veges and everything in between.

In addition, the Stockinbingal Village Fair offers activities for children including face painting, jumping castles, sumo wrestling and camel rides. For the horsemen and women, there is a half day gymkhana encompassing ridden classes, flags, bending and a cross country course.

The Stockinbingal Village Fair showed the community spirit and friendliness of country people in bucket loads so keep it in mind for 2012.