{"id":109083,"date":"2025-10-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/?p=109083"},"modified":"2025-10-30T00:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:11:08","slug":"all-the-fun-of-the-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bendigotimes\/living\/all-the-fun-of-the-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"All the fun of the fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>POULTRY, sheep, canine breeds, sequin-adorned miniature pigs, cattle and even medieval fighters collectively came together last Friday and Saturday as part of the 2025 Bendigo Agricultural Show.<\/p>\n<p>Add V8 utes, carnival rides, cooking and craft competitions, and bands and showbags to that, and there was something to interest anyone over the two days.<\/p>\n<p>Photos: ADAM CARSWELL<br \/>\n<style id=\"bwg-style-0\">      #bwg_container1_0 #bwg_container2_0 #bwg_mosaic_thumbnails_div_0 {        width: 100%;        position: relative;     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