Going to an Agricultural Festival doesn’t really sound like the sort of thing midlife daredevils would bother to do. After all, a trade festival about farming equipment would fail to excite most people let alone those seeking thrills and adventure. However, given that I’m living in the North West of Tasmania, in a farming community, the Agfest is a big event. Not only that, it is considered one of the annual seminal events in Tasmania. So much so that it attracts thousands of people of all age groups and even has interstate vendors lining up to show their wares.
So what can you expect from an agricultural festival other than plants, machinery and work clothes? Quite a lot really. Having grown over the years from its origins as a farmers bonanza it now includes tour companies, food, cars, motorbikes, alternative energies, camping, dog training and just about anything and everything you might want to put on a stand and flog. Added to this it is probably the biggest crowd you’ll ever see anywhere in Tasmania, especially in the North West, and makes you realise that there are other people living on the island besides the usual locals and squashed wildlife.
Indeed, the Agfest seems to attract such a large crowd because there is so much on offer. It is a well organised festival with plenty of food, toilets and areas to sit as well as a chance to look at some innovative technology and general gadgets. Set in a farmers field it easy to navigate your way around the huge space as you receive a comprehensive page guide when you enter the festival and it is organised into streets. There are street signs that includes Main Street and a number of avenues, making it really easy to meet up with people.
Although the festival wouldn’t appeal to everyone, particularly teenagers, it was worth a visit. For those thrill seekers looking for an adventure there are helicopter rides but this little daredevil had to go home.
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