Thousands packed the grounds across two days of action, entertainment and family-friendly activities.
The ute arena was a major draw card throughout the weekend, with crowd favourites including the GME Circlework, Ringers Western Barrel Races and Go To Wo competitions delivering plenty of thrills and spills.
The On the Go Safety Tradie Challenge also attracted strong interest, with Barham team Three Blokes One Coop securing the title and the $2,000 first prize.
In a community-minded finish, the coops built during the challenge were auctioned after the competition, raising an impressive $3,110 for the Edward River Country Education Fund.
Beyond the ute competitions, the Muster grounds were buzzing with activities for visitors of all ages.
The event hosted the ARB M5 Bullride, Bogan Bingo, Carnival Corner, helicopter rides, camel rides, line dancing, wood chopping demonstrations and Nathan ‘Whippy’ Griggs’ whip-cracking performances.
Families kept busy throughout the weekend with free children’s activities hosted by the Decentralised Demountables Family Centre, alongside attractions including the Miniature Hobby Farm, Matt Falloon’s Balloon Show, Joey Presto’s Magic Show, giant games, a gaming trailer, slot car racing and the popular Guru Dudu Silent Disco.
Other highlights included the Roo’d team, Deniliquin Mental Health Awareness Group Care Hub, Deniliquin Can Assist yabby races, Twisted Science demonstrations, a rock climbing wall, trackless train rides and the Paul Bennet Airshows.
As the final notes from Saturday night’s main stage performances faded across the plains, Howard and Sons delivered a spectacular fireworks display, illuminating the Deniliquin skyline and providing a fitting finale to another memorable Deni Ute Muster.
