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    Rod Miller with his prize ram at his Glenpaen Merino Stud.

Marnoo to feature state’s top Merinos

The state’s best Merino sheep breeders will gather at Marnoo on Friday.

The event, at Marnoo Events Centre from 10am, will feature 28 Victorian Merino studs from across the state and more than $12,000 in gate prizes and awards.

Organisers expect between 800 and 1000 people to attend.

The event, which will have been running for 30 years this year, has expanded from a smaller localised event into a statewide field day. 



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Organisers brought it forward to August to fit in with national shows and sales. The event site has also had an upgrade with Northern Grampians Shire Council regrading a 100x40m section of ground to prevent water pooling, which has been a problem in the past.

The works will allow water to flow away from the area more efficiently, turning the site into a more attractive grassed area for marquees and pens to be constructed for the event.

Mayor Kevin Erwin said the expansion of the event showed great initiative. “I encourage people to get along to Marnoo on Friday and see some of the best rams the state has to offer and enjoy the day with everything else that’s happening as well,” he said.

The Victorian State Merino Field Day will also feature a licensed bar and live music by Dave Nicholson from 4pm.

People seeking more information can visit Marnoo Stud Merino Breeders Association’s Facebook page.

The entire August 21, 2019 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE!