THE 12th annual Doveton Show had around 8000 families zipping around Myuna Farm from stall to ride- but the numbers were still down on last year.
Show committee member, Joanne Hann, admitted it would be a hard task to beat the epic walk-in rate of 27,000 last year.
“Numbers were certainly down on 2015, but families missed out because there was only one short burst of rain,” she said.
The show, renowned for its affordability, was in every way an improvement on last year, due to the committee’s large pool of money.
“We encourage everyone to give $2 per person at the gates because that’s the money we use to put on next year’s show,” Ms Hann said.
“But those that did come, had smiles on their faces and our new online feedback forms have all been really positive.”
But in true farm yard style, it was the animals that stole the show.
Two lambs were born on the morning of the show and placed in the nursery, for everyone to get a glimpse at.
New hit favourites included an international food truck alley, rides galore and a sustainability arts corner from the City of Casey.
“The City of Casey had rubbish for children to make trash puppets out of and learn about protecting the environment,” Ms Hann said.
To lodge an online feedback form visit: www.dovetonshow.org.au
