Date: 14-Sep-08
Category: Markets

The Broke Village Fair

When: Sunday, 14th September 2008 from 9.00am
Where: MacNamara Park (Broke Village)

Bring the family for a day out at the Broke Village Fair and Vintage Car Display. Over 300 Vintage cars and motorcycles from all over NSW will be on display. Take a look at the "old" farm machinery; perhaps granddad might remember using some of them! The kids will enjoy the rides and mum and dad can wander through the stalls displaying woodwork and craft items. Food and Drink stalls will also be available to feed the hungry ones.

The Broke Village Fair is held annually to raise funds for local charities which include - The Broke Rural Fire Service, The Combined Churches, and the Broke Hall Committee. An annual attendance rate of over 10,000 people, continue to guarantee its popularity and reputation as a great day out.

ENTRY $2 - Children under 12 Free

• Mining Display & Open Cut Mine Tours
• Wood-chopping demonstrations
• Children's Puppet Show
• Children's Rides
• Lots of Craft & Plant Stalls
• Live Music
• Bric a' Brac
• Golfing games & competitions
• Vintage Car Display
• Vintage Agricultural Machinery
• Lots of Food & Drink Stakks
• Local Produce
• Displays by NPWS, Landcare
• Jewellery, Pottery, Woodwork
• Macadamia Nuts, Olives

The Broke Fair began in an odd way, with three men drinking wine and relaxing in the village of Broke. Each was accompanied by a bizarre vehicle which included a London Police Car, a Double Decker Bus and a Vintage Car. This attracted a wide array of attention and when asked for a cup of tea by a passer-by they could only offer wine.

The following year a group of church women set up a stand next to them offering tea, coffee, and home made cooking. A community meeting was held in 1986 to organise an event which has now become known as "The Broke Village Fair".

For more information contact Eden by ph:              (02)6579 1259