Red-hot action at annual Darkan Sheepfest

By Jessica Whyte
February 13 2020 - 4:25pm
Travis Ewen (left), Blake Warren and Mitchell Gibbs.
Travis Ewen (left), Blake Warren and Mitchell Gibbs.
Jeremy King during a blade shearing demonstration at Darkan Sheepfest.
Jeremy King during a blade shearing demonstration at Darkan Sheepfest.
 There were Thomas the Tank Engine rides around the showground.
There were Thomas the Tank Engine rides around the showground.
Grace Lloyd (left), Darkan and Sofia Harrington, Darkan, enjoying the sun at the Darkan Sheepfest.
Grace Lloyd (left), Darkan and Sofia Harrington, Darkan, enjoying the sun at the Darkan Sheepfest.
A special blue netball tree was made in memory of 20-year-old Tamia Schinzig, by her twin brother Adam. The tree is called TAMs Tree Talk About Mental Health and was displayed all day at the Darkan Sheepfest. The family included Fay Smith (left), Nerida Pickup, Trent Pickup, Flynn Pickup, Kylie Schinzig (Tamia's mother), Ann Wright and Michael Pickup.
A special blue netball tree was made in memory of 20-year-old Tamia Schinzig, by her twin brother Adam. The tree is called TAMs Tree Talk About Mental Health and was displayed all day at the Darkan Sheepfest. The family included Fay Smith (left), Nerida Pickup, Trent Pickup, Flynn Pickup, Kylie Schinzig (Tamia's mother), Ann Wright and Michael Pickup.
With the hot weather it was a good day for bouncy castles and water slides.
With the hot weather it was a good day for bouncy castles and water slides.
Despite having to get dressed in the dark due to a power outage the fashion show went on with trends on display from Williams Woolshed, The Fashion Truck, Sally C and On A Whim Designs.
Despite having to get dressed in the dark due to a power outage the fashion show went on with trends on display from Williams Woolshed, The Fashion Truck, Sally C and On A Whim Designs.
Kaya-Lee Tekapa, Darkan got the ball in the highest netball hoop of the blue tree to win a surfboard.
Kaya-Lee Tekapa, Darkan got the ball in the highest netball hoop of the blue tree to win a surfboard.
Ken Atherton and kelpie Jewel showing off some of their sheep work skills.
Ken Atherton and kelpie Jewel showing off some of their sheep work skills.
 Navanvale stud principal Chris Hogg (left), took the opportunity to showcase his Merino stud at the Darkan Sheepfest and caught up with Rodney Reid, Boddington.
Navanvale stud principal Chris Hogg (left), took the opportunity to showcase his Merino stud at the Darkan Sheepfest and caught up with Rodney Reid, Boddington.
All the looks in the Sheepfest fashion parade were Australian made and woollen garments.
All the looks in the Sheepfest fashion parade were Australian made and woollen garments.
Lana West (left), Bunbury, Wayne Cockburn, Katanning, Chantal West, Kaiden West, Larissa West and dog Tarnie, at the event.
Lana West (left), Bunbury, Wayne Cockburn, Katanning, Chantal West, Kaiden West, Larissa West and dog Tarnie, at the event.
 Handmade Glass shop owner Deborah Bridle (left), Slade Masters, Emily Masters (back), Apinya Masters and Willaw Masters (right).
Handmade Glass shop owner Deborah Bridle (left), Slade Masters, Emily Masters (back), Apinya Masters and Willaw Masters (right).
 Long-term client Marc Roberts (left), Marradong, caught up with Rangeview stud principal Jeremy King, who had his stud on display.
Long-term client Marc Roberts (left), Marradong, caught up with Rangeview stud principal Jeremy King, who had his stud on display.
Gary King (left), Russell King and Brian Fleay all caught up for the Shearers renunion at the Darkan Sheepfest.
Gary King (left), Russell King and Brian Fleay all caught up for the Shearers renunion at the Darkan Sheepfest.
 The Supreme Pet Sheep award went to Paula Carroll (left), Cundinup, her daugher Charlotte and their sheep Sooty.
The Supreme Pet Sheep award went to Paula Carroll (left), Cundinup, her daugher Charlotte and their sheep Sooty.

IT was another day of good old-fashioned fun at this year's Act-Belong-Commit Darkan Sheepfest last Saturday despite soaring temperatures.

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