An old-school country fair helping preserve an old school building
Kinross Wolaroi School is gearing up for the return of their big Country Fair fundraiser on Saturday, March 2.
The first Country Fair held since 2019, it promises to be a bumper day out with all the fun of an old-school fair, according to Kinross Wolaroi School event coordinator Harriet Alker, who said there will be something to delight all members of the family.
“The fair will have amusement rides like big slides, dodgem cars, a haunted house, tea cups and swings!” Harriet said.
“There’ll be fun activities like plate smashing, water guns, treasure hunts,” she continued. “And then Gowrie our after-school care here at Kinross is holding a free fun stall for all the young kids, with drawing, painting, playdough, bubbles… fun free activities for the little ones!
Golden Ridge Animal Farm will also be there with an adorable assortment of baby lambs, goats, ducklings, rabbits and more.
“And we'll have a stage that has live music from our music department throughout the day,” Harriet said.
Looking for unique and handcrafted items from local businesses? The fair marketplace will have lots to choose from.
“We've got around 20 external storeholders coming, which will be your area to shop for beautiful homemade gifts, clothing, garden sculptures, jewellery, candles, that type of thing,” Harriet said.
“And then we've got about 16 parent-run stalls with fairy floss, popcorn, hot dogs, hot chips… we'll also have a cake stall where you can take home some baked goods and homemade jams and chutney.”
And be sure to get your tickets in the $19,000 mega raffle, which boasts an array of fantastic prizes. There’s a South Coast beach holiday, a luxury Orange “staycation”, tickets to the State of Origin, artworks, local wines, and more!
The raffle will be drawn at 2.30pm at the fair. Tickets can be purchased on the day or ahead of time by visiting www.raffletix.com.au/kwsnsw
The Country Fair fundraiser is being held to help preserve the historic and iconic turreted Wolaroi Mansion. Built in 1884 for local solicitor John McLachlan and designed by John Hale, the mansion was transformed into a school in 1893.
The money raised at the Fair will be dedicated to the restoration of the historic local building, including the Tower of the mansion which has been closed off for safety reasons for over five years. The restoration will also include the addition of a lift and ramps for wheelchair access.
The Kinross Wolaroi School Country Fair will be held at the Wolaroi Main Oval on Bathurst Road from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, March 2.
For more information visit www.kws.nsw.edu.au (or scan the QR Code) and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.