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Lily Schultz, 4, of Brisbane, enjoyed meeting rural fire brigade mascot Blazer the Bear at the 2012 Wondai Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 2, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Organisers of this year’s Wondai Show are smiling … perfect spring weather, plenty of exhibitors and gate-takings up on last year. What more could you want?<\/p>\n

Wondai AP&I secretary Liz Stewart told southburnett.com.au<\/strong> that although the takings were still being counted, it looked like more people had passed through the gate than last year.<\/p>\n

“It all went very well indeed,” Liz said. “There was a festive atmosphere and people looked happy.<\/p>\n

“Entries in the fruit and vegetables and farm produce were up.”<\/p>\n

Liz said Miss Showgirl Kristen Wenck, who was crowned on Thursday evening, was “absolutely marvellous”.<\/p>\n

Not only was she kept busy handing out sashes, but she led the Grand Parade on horseback.<\/p>\n

Liz said the mechanical bull also was a lot of fun and proved popular.<\/p>\n

Good crowds also turned out for the Wondai IGA Live Bucking Bull Bonanza which topped off the show on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

Liz said 12 months planning went into every Wondai Show, and the whole thing couldn’t happen without all the volunteers.<\/p>\n

“It’s good to see it when everything comes together and everyone seems to be having a good time,” she said.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately Show Society president Dennis Morris wasn’t able to see the results of all the preparation work as he was in hospital after being taken ill earlier in the week.<\/p>\n