From May 18 to 26, Casino will be a hive activity, the streets and venues filled with dozens of beef-inspired events. That's right, Beef Week is back.
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At the heart of Beef Week is the "finest in cattle shows", including the Junior and Open Classes, spectacular auctions, and more.
With events like the Jack Links Junior Cattle Program, The Casino Food Co-op Led Steer and Heifer Shows and the prestigious Riverina Stockfeeds Stud Show at the RELA Ring, "this is your opportunity to shine in front of peers and industry professionals", organisers say.
But there are plenty of other events that coincide with the industry events that make it a highlight of the Richmond Valley calendar.
Businesses participate in window dress up, there's a high tea, a rodeo, races, golf cup, footy games, farm tours, fashion parades, cattle parades, bush poets, music, and much more.
While there are more than 100 events running during the festival, here are a few of the highlights that you should not miss.
Breakfast with the Butchers
- May 24, 7-10am in Casino CBD.
The traditional MJ Smith Group Breakfast with the Butchers is back, and the butchers have half a tonne of Casino's best beef ready to BBQ, but don't be late, it's a popular day.
Cow Pat Lotto
- May 24, 9am, Casino CBD
The Richmond Dairies Cow Pat Lotto is presented by Bentley Community Preschool with a larger prize pool, thanks to Richmond Dairies and Macdonalds Pharmacy.
Participants purchase a square on a giant grid, and if a cow happens to "pat" on their square, they win a prize.
Sausage judging
- May 24, 7am, CBD.
The Verto Sausage Competition is heating up as local butchers vie for the titles of Best Beef Sausage and Best Gourmet Sausage.
Beef Week is on the hunt for the "beefiest, most bodacious traditional and gourmet beef sausages in the land, and we want you to bring your A-game to decide the champs".
Fittest farmer challenge
- May 19, 9am at Crawford square (BMX track).
Do you think you're a pretty fit farmer? Now is your chance to prove it at Beef Week's Fittest Farmer Challenge.
Teams of two farmers have to conquer eight farm obstacles, including pulling pushing dragging and stacking.
There is $2000 in cash and prizes to be won, and heads up... despite the name, you don't actually have to be a farmer to enter.
Mulletfest
- May 19 from 11am at Casino RSM.
Get ready to party in the front and rock out in the back at Mulletfest.
Do you have a pretty decent mullet? Beef Week offers the chance to prove you have the "Best Mullet of them All" with entrants judged on their haircut, overall presentation and stage presence.
Whip cracking
- May 25 from 10.30am in Casino CBD.
Get ready for the ultimate whip-cracking showdown, hosted by renowned whip cracker, Rod Botfield.
There are five categories - from juniors under 7 to adults of all ages and genders.
The competition is open to all levels of experience. So come on down and witness the thrill of the whip-cracking competition at Casino Beef Week.
Beef Week Queen and Mr Beef
The Beef Week Queen will be crowned on opening night of the festival, May 18 at 6pm at Casino RSM.
