Every year schools run fairs and fetes as fundraising and community building events. In Toowoomba The Glennie School Fair is ranked as a ‘must attend’ event on many people’s annual calendar.

Set in a park-like stetting under shady trees, it attract thousands of visitors. The colour, bustle, stall and even a side-show alley to rival many larger events.

Here is a sampling of what the day is like, from early in the day before the crowds, to the excitement of the rides.

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The Toowoomba Agricultural Show is a big event, drawing exhibitors from across southern Queensland and Northern NSW. While I originally went to photograph people in side-show alley, numbers were so down that this plan was scuttled.

However, there are always interesting things to photograph and here is a small selection. Next year I will be more proactive with the animal exhibitors and work on getting some interesting poses…the people that is.

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