Visitors to our fair region

Getting into the Easterfest spirit - and doing their best to look out of place naturally - are members of the Society of Creative Anachronisms Gabriella Borromei, Dorothye Torr, Edit Sedewick and Malia de Beninon. 119107 Pictures: TERRY WEST

By TANIA PHILLIPS

WITH perfect weather, Leslie Park was definitely the place to be on Saturday for the annual Easter Fair.
“The Easter Fair was a wonderful success, with numbers on par with previous years,” Warwick Tourism and Events CEO Tracy Vellacott said.
“‘Bugs’ our bunny was a huge hit with the children, along with the jumping castles, pony rides and animal nursery, chocolate egg and spoon races, as well as crafting bunny ears.
“We had 100 markets/foodies in the park and the feedback was very positive from the many I spoke with.
“As with any markets, it’s hard to predict what is going to be a big seller on the day but one stallholder reported their takings were up by two thirds on the previous year.
The Salvation Army and Cancer Council stalls were struggling to keep up with the demand for their sausage sizzles, and all of this to a wonderful backdrop of local entertainment.
Tracy said it was a very successful weekend for tourism on the Southern Downs.
“There were lots of happy people in the park and I think this was indicative of happy ‘campers’ all over the region for the Easter break,” she said.
“Whether people were camping with family and friends at a picturesque Southern Downs spot, watching the polocrosse action at Morgan Park, on an antique and collectible bargain hunt at the showgrounds, or racing Sprite cars in time trials, there were lots to smile about this Easter.”