The grey nomad’s dream event was gearing up in Boggabri today as the 13th annual Drovers Campfire kicked off at the showground.
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There were 320 bookings in total, with another 50 to 60 caravans expected to just roll in off the road as in previous years.
It has since become an award-winning event, this year featuring a vintage fashion parade, a Paws Up dog jump, blacksmithing and woodturning demonstrations, and music including a violinist.
Co-ordinator Geoff Eather said visitors had started arriving late last week.
“It’s a bit bigger than last year, I think, and the weather for something like this is absolutely spot-on,” Mr Eather said.
“There are a few changes this year, as there are every year – only two constants throughout the years, really: the skits on Saturday night, people just love them, and Two Gals from Tamworth.
