This activity is centred around the heritage-listed Killabakh Hall and the adjacent former school, just 16 kilometres north of Wingham along Comboyne Road.

As usual, there will be a wonderfully eclectic display of art, photography and sculpture in the former school-cum-art gallery adjacent to the hall.

This year's artists in residence will be internationally renowned professional artist Peter Schouten (recipient of the 2014 Manning Winter Festival Visual Arts Award) and Gloucester artist Marion Rounsley who will be demonstrating lino cutting for printmaking. Other new exhibitors include Black Crow Walking, Alisa Perks, Harold Le Jeune, Louise Thomas, Mykel Carlier Brian Barker and Rita Barker, and Meika van Werdt.

Indigenous artists Russell Saunders and Rachael Saunders will be joined this year by Andrew Snelgar with his sculptures. Satu Bushell, another sculptor, will be returning as will widely recognised and collected artists Rod Spicer and Jo Ernst; the successful Killabakh amateur artists; and photographers Carol Saul and Judith Conning.

A number of exhibitors will be demonstrating their skills and have their crafts for sale for the first time. New features include Linda Martin's mosaic bowls in all shapes and sizes; Jen Smith's quilts and silk pictures; DaisyGoesGreen children's wear and Toni Holden's kids clothing and accessories; natural products from Earth Body and Soul; Tony Ellis with his trailer parts car accessories; and Susie Oldfield's puppets made from recycled materials.

Additionally Gloucester River Vineyard, Greenpatch Seeds, and Ducks Nuts Food - preserves, sauces, jams and so on - will also be exhibiting for the first time at Killabakh.

Of course familiar faces from previous years will be returning. Overall, more than 70 different exhibitors and purveyors of quality products will be taking part.

In addition to ever-popular Red Cedar Band, there will be entertainment aplenty for younger visitors, those more senior in age and everyone in between. In other words, the event offers something for everyone and provides a wonderful opportunity to start that Christmas shopping. It's a great place to meet and make friends and enjoy the tranquillity of a beautiful rural setting.

Of course, Killabakh's famous lunches - home-made pies and sausage rolls, salad wraps and Asian-themed salad boxes, and plated specials - and the delicious array of home cooked desserts, also Devonshire teas, will be on hand, as well as and barbecued steaks sausages and kransky specials. Ice creams, cold drinks and juices and hot cappuccinos will also be available.

A gold coin donated on entry presents visitors with a program of the day's attractions and a ticket in the raffle where first of an array of prizes is a wheelbarrow (donated by Bunnings) filled with goodies.

It's sure to be another terrific day where friendships are strengthened, re-established or made.