Potato Fair to return this month

EVERYTHING you could want to know about potatoes will be on display at Drysdale Primary School later this month.

Drysdale Primary School’s Potato Fair is returning to Clifton Springs Road on March 22 following the school’s successful inaugural event in 2023.

School council president Julie Penfold said the fair was a chance for the wider Bellarine community to celebrate Drysdale’s rich history of potato growing, while raising important funding for school infrastructure.

“Last year we launched this event, and it was a massive success.

“A lot of ex-primary school students were a part of last year’s event, and it was an absolute blast, so we decided to host it again.

“There’ll be a lot of the usual festivities and community groups there on the day; the local CFA, the local footy netball club, the dunk tanks, the teacup rides, the sausage sizzle – just the whole works.

“It looks like it’s going to be an awesome day once again and we absolutely invite anyone to come down.”

The fair serves as a major school fundraiser with this year’s funds going towards the school’s outdoor spaces, particularly the playgrounds.

Ms Penfold said there was a lively atmosphere at last year’s event, which raised over $15,000 towards the school’s outdoor stage, and she expected a similar turnout on March 22.

“It was a lot to handle last year, which is what made it a great success.

“It really is a genuine connector for the community. There’s not a lot of other opportunities for the community to get together like this, and also providing that intergenerational connection between kids and the older generations as well.”

The Drysdale Potato Fair begins from 3.30pm and will run until 7.30pm.

Anyone interested in being a sponsor, market stallholder or a donor for the raffle, can phone the school on 5251 2272 or email [email protected]