Bargains to be had at Field days and Caravan and Camping shows.

We all love a bargain and are constantly looking for bits and pieces that perhaps may make our caravanning holidays a bit easier, or a little more comfortable.
And we can find bargains in a variety of shops. I love hunting out all those cheap "$2 " like shops as the little things in there can be quite surprising.

But I also like hunting around the caravan and camping shows, or  even the field  days , as then you get the benefit of knowledge thrown in with said bargain

The Elmore Field days is a great place to find a bargain and has been in existence since 1964.
They began along side the Campaspe River and I can remember roaming around this site in the early 1970's, with my then ( now hubby ) boyfriend.
The original site is now a popular free camping area and is not very far from the constantly improving Elmore Events centre.

http://www.elmorefielddays.com.au/about/our-history
www.elmorefielddays.com.au
www.visitbendigo.com.au

Elmore is a small town north of Bendigo , and is in our  regional area so a trip to the field days is always on our calendar. As much as for hunting for work information, as well as for recreational value.

The Field Days is not only about farming although farming equipment is on show everywhere, from the largest tractor to the smallest piece of hand held gardening utensils.

Many farmers enjoy visiting the Field Days to see displays of the newest models or to catch up with other farming families.
And they come from far and wide.

There is a landing strip for those who fly in

There are a variety of different exhibitors all vying for a sale. You can purchase a trip to the Top End or some new camping equipment so you can head off to your own destination.

I tried out some camping chairs but they still were not quite what I was after.

The equipment that was available at the Malandy Outdoor adventure store was many and varied. 

They had all sorts of useful items for caravanning  and

camping from collapsible  containers, and fridges  to swags and ropes. Even a battery operated fly repellent . And we we were pleased to be able to purchase a UHF CB radio for the ute. That certainly will make hubby's life a little bit safer when he is out of mobile range.

Now to get it installed.

                                                     www.malandy.com.au

Malandy outdoors had a variety of bits and pieces

I also grabbed a pack of very small "occy" straps. You never know when they will come in handy.

If you are interested  in craft activities then there is a wonderful display and a large amount of various creative indulgences to purchase.

A trip to the field days means  comfy shoes, and maybe a sunhat. There is a variety of food and drink on offer and you may even be lucky enough to snaffle a picnic table in the shade.

So Field days are worth visiting as you can pick up bits and pieces for your caravan holidays .

Perhaps if you are travelling through central Victoria in the beginning of October 2018 you may enjoy dropping in and seeing what is on offer.

Caravan and camping shows , and field days are held at various locations throughout our country, throughout the year so put one in your travel diary, you just may pick up a bargain. If not , you will see some very large tractors !

                                                  Happy and safe travelling