Entertainers sound checking, face painters setting up, bagpipe players fine-tuning, performers warming up, stall holders a-plenty and the smell of fresh coffee and food wafted through the air at the opening of the highly anticipated Bloomfest 2025 in Coonabarabran yesterday (Saturday 20 September).
What started off as a wet and windy day, turned into a beautiful spring afternoon and, as anticipated, a chilly evening.
With portable gas heaters placed around the entertaining area there was ample warmth for those that sought it.