Held on the first Saturday in September, the event has grown over the years in size, attendance and regional recognition. From modest beginnings in 1987 as a gala art show, it quickly became established as one of the preeminent annual events in the Manning.

A Day in the Country offers a great line up of attractions, events and stalls including a tremendous range of quality arts and crafts, imaginative creations, precious relics and old wares, fantastic food, entertainment and family fun.

The day is sure to appeal to the young, the elderly and every age in between.

Of the 80 or so artisans and producers who have been invited, some popular ones will be returning and there will also be some new and exciting attractions.

Following on from the success of last year, the scarecrow competition will be back and the local kids have once again been hard at work stuffing dad’s old check shirt and jeans with straw, borrowing mums garden boots and grandpas hat!

Bunnings Taree have generously donated 3 x $50 vouchers, with a prize for best scarecrow awarded in the adult, children’s and group section. All Scarecrows must be delivered and set up at Killabakh Hall before 10am September 2.

A superb selection of quality art works will once again be on display in the old schoolhouse gallery, a great variety of delicious hot and cold food on offer, plenty of seating and shade (if required) and Allan Morgan will be headlining the entertainment this year, performing throughout the day.

Killabakh’s 30th anniversary Day in the Country will be held on Saturday September 2, 10am – 3pm, just 16km north of Wingham along Comboyne Road. Entry by gold coin donation which includes the chance to win a raffle prize. All money raised on the day is be used to maintain, enhance and administer facilities for the use of Killabakh residents and members of the wider community. Remember, a Day in the Country is better than a week in the city.