IN PICTURES: Families come out to play at Mossman Show

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Shaun Hollis

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Locals and visitors turned out in big numbers yesterday for the first day of the Mossman Show. Pictures: Shaun Hollis

The clouds parted mid morning yesterday to reveal a beautiful day in Douglas Shire, and the crowds turned out on cue to celebrate the 74th edition of Mossman Show.

Sideshow alley was popular, as were the pig racing and the woodchopping.

The horses dominated the main arena, including equestrian and show jumping, and the flipping motorbikes were another crowd favourite.

There were line-ups at the gates and laughing and screaming children on the rides and bumper cars.

If you could not make it yesterday, there is still time to get down there today before the carnies pack everything away and move onto the next town.

Go on, you know you want it.

 

Sideshow alley was popular at the Show.
David Williams has been running the RESTA reptile stand for 20 years.
The racing pigs taking a rest between shows.
The stunt motorbikes are always popular.
The woodchopping attracts large crowds to the grandstand.
An equestrian athlete and her horse relax after the events.
The baby animal petting zoo is a popular attraction.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
The woodchopping attracts large crowds to the grandstand.
The arts and crafts pavilion brings out some creative projects.
The arts and crafts pavilion brings out some creative projects.
The arena includes diverse acts.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
The arena includes horse riding events such as equestrian.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
Sideshow alley continues to attract the interest.
The reptiles have been on display for 20 years in a row, a record for the stallholders.
The petting zoo is always popular with the children.

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