Forsayth Turnout

Being "Johnny-come-lately" Queenslanders we didn't know what a 'Turnout' is. Do we stay in town for another day or drive away like so many others did? We were told it is like a Show Day. "Like the EKKA?" we asked. No not quite that grand but 'everybody' will be there. We thought we better book into the caravan park or we will be homeless! Friday afternoon came and all we saw at the Turnout site was a couple of marques and a few temporary market shelters. We were thinking, this is going to be a "BIG" day out. But as it eventuated, it was a brilliant day of continuous activities. The crowds of families there totally enjoyed themselves. Full credit to the organising committee for a fantastic day.

Log cutting with a 'Crosscut Saw'. The winning pair, one male and one female, sawed the log in 13 seconds.

The greasy pig chase. This is the second release, the first time the pig ran into the exhibits shed scampering under the tables.

You can just make out the pig running behind the marques, it bolted through the cattle yards and back into the bush.

Girls sprint final.

Boys sprint final.

Girls whip cracking. This is the winner, same girl as in the sprint above.

Boys whip cracking, the winner.

Tossing water filled balloons, drop it and you are OUT.

Dog high jump. Some smart animals ran around to the side of the ute and jumped in!

This is the eventual 'Runner-Up' clearing the hurdle.

The eventual winner showing his style.