There has been a reinvigoration in rural agricultural shows. The focus has moved from the rides and fairy floss to good old-fashioned fun and fierce competition to see who can grow the largest zucchini. One of the state’s longest-running is the Bunyip Show which handed out its first blue ribbon in 1900. It is held in the sprawling recreation reserve in the West Gippsland town of Bunyip, a short walk from the V Line train station.

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