PHOTOS: Thousands come to the friendly town for giant pumpkins, watermelons and a gumboot toss

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There was plenty of watermelon for everyone.

Susanna Freymark

Did you go to the Giant Pumpkin & Watermelon Festival in Kyogle on Saturday, January 17?

Thousands did — besides the impressive vegetables there was plenty to see and do including vintage cars, the Gumboot Toss, the art at the Roxy Gallery and more.

See the pics from the Watermelon-eating comp here.

Who had the heaviest pumpkin on the day? Read the story here

Below are some photos from the day.

Festival organisers Rob Cullen and Brett McNamara.
Sharing the watermelon.
Stuart Bros Butchers made pumpkin sausages for the festival.
Kevin and Nanette Dodd keep an eye on their pumpkins.
Phil Dudman from ABC Radio announces the winners.
John Leadbeatter and Phil Dudman.
Tom Cooper ran the Gumboot Toss.
Winners of the Gumboot Toss.
Some of the more unusual vegetables on display.
Welcome to Country.
One of the winning artworks at Roxy Gallery.
Photos: Susanna Freymark

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