PERFECT sunny weather and people's "desperation" to get back out and enjoy events after COVID-19 helped bring record crowds to Tocal Field Days over the weekend.
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More than 11,500 people attended on Saturday, up from 7,000 at the last event in 2019.
"It's been absolutely amazing," Event Manager Wendy Franklin said.
"It's been a little bit of a wait in the car park but once they're here the crowds seem to be really buoyant and happy."
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