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Hello ODK Event Lovers
It is an embarrassment that I have never visited Agfest, an agricultural and machinery
field day(s) that has been run here for 34 years. It is in the top 3 field days held
in Australia. Last year, Agfest attracted over 600,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors.
The event generates tens of millions of dollars in sales. I, for example, spent $25
on entry and ate a very tasty $10 Bratwurst roll. Say no more.

Agfest is organised and managed for non-profit, and it is held at Quercus Park,
Oaks Road, Carrick, Tasmania �a small historic village 17 kilometers west of Launceston,
Tasmania, Australia, on the banks of the Liffey River. It must be a yearly shock to the
local population of about 500!



Like all Ag shows today, the definition of �agriculture� has been greatly expanded and
distorted. Anything conceivable can be presented and displayed under that umbrella �
including � umbrellas, socks, automobiles, boats, jewellery, soy wax candles, organic
herbal teas, crystals, knives, chopping boards and ironing board covers.

Nonetheless, this show was primarily about the men and women on the land � with displays
of all types of amazing machinery. I really had no idea what I was looking at half the time.





But there were things I did recognise � the old stuff.

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PART TWO � Old Tractors & Engines
I was not disappointed with the old stuff. Old Machinery clubs were there in force.
There were a lot of old tractors and stationary engines�






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PART THREE � Chainsaws
A man on the land loves a chainsaw, and some of these were beasts �






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PART FOUR - Miniatures
Working scale model machinery takes 'toys' to the next level.
Extraordinary skills make these works of art!






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PART FIVE � Lawnmowers
What Ag Show would be complete without lawnmowers?
There were a few machines that caught my eye among the collection �









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PART SIX � Conclusion
This show is a must see for enthusiasts.
The Tasmanian Agfest had something for everyone�






And a great day was had by all�
End of story.