Country Fair and Rutherglen Roam to draw huge crowds

RUTHERGLEN Rotary’s biggest fundraiser on the calendar – the County Fair on Sunday – is one of Victoria’s longest running and largest regional markets. Club president Frank O’Loughlin said the outstanding free event from 9am to 3.30pm is expected to draw 5000 to 8000 visitors. “Since we took over the event in excess of $400,000 has been raised and distributed to the community for projects,” he said. He said this year Winemakers of Rutherglen and Destination Rutherglen have supported the Rotary Club in helping to organise the fair. Financial assistance has been received from Winemakers of Rutherglen while Destination Rutherglen has helped with logistics. “We have close to 300 stall holders this year,” he said. Stalls are set to have a huge selection of local arts and crafts, clothing, tools, fresh produce, and a huge variety of other goodies. “We also have support from traffic controllers who live in locally and the Nolan group has handled stall holder bookings," Mr O'Loughlin said. Mr O’Loughlin said the Rotary Club manages the event, setting it up as well as dismantling. “In sharing Main Street, we have had good conversations with traders in the town who have been supportive and positive about the event," he said. The president said country fairgoers travel from near and far for the fun day. The bustling market with entertainment a vibrant atmosphere is part of the Roam Rutherglen Winery Walkabout over the June long weekend. The longest standing wine festival in the country will have 17 of Rutherglen region’s cellar doors open to host wine lovers. The program has premium tastings, live entertainment and unique sensory cellar door experiences. Festival shuttles with more than 40 seats running have hop on and hop off experiences. For more information about the ticketed Roam Rutherglen event visit www.explorerutherglen.com.au/roamrutherglen2025.

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