Robbo Show - the big day

Saturday is the "big day" at the Robbo Show. The formalities of the "opening" (yes, I know it has been going for 36 hours); the presentation of the Robertson Show Girl award; the bike races for the kids; and the "Australian Championship Potato Race 2009". This is a really serious event, with great status accorded to the winner, not to mention the prize money of $1000, plus a $300 bonus for a local winner.

Here are the contestants for the Robertson Show Girl 2009. I am pleased to note the dress code is jeans. No bikinis here, folks. Jessica Maloney (wearing the blue sash) was declared the Robertson Show Girl for 2009.Here is Lucy, the daughter of a friend of mine, who was a contestant in the junior bike race. Here are the contestants in the Junior Potato Race.

This is the Face of a Winner
from the Ladies Potato Race.
This is Pat Pearse crossing the finish line as the clear winner of the
Australian Championship Potato Race 2009.
Matt Brown, our local MP, Member for Kiama, crosses the finish line.
Not a bad effort. Inset image shows the strain involved.
To watch his celebrations, you would think he was the real winner. He wasn't.
Earlier in the day, the tiny tots bike race was held.
This dual image (inset and full image) shows a proud Dad urging his little kid along.
Note that he did not assist the little guy - just urged him,
and was ready to catch him, if needed, at the end.And here is the result - one very proud Dad,
and the kid adorned with a Winner's Ribbon.
Mind you, he seems just a little unsure if it was all worthwhile.
No doubt about Dad's view, though.