Animal balloons, kapa haka, rides and of course a sausage sizzle.
The Ruakākā School Gala on Saturday had all the makings of a fun day out.
There were fun rides and activities, great food, competitions and a bakeoff, as well as lots of raffles and an auction.
Northern Advocate photographer Michael Cunningham decided to head along to see what was happening.
![Parent Shaun Grieve at the Ruakākā School Gala.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/6UJN7GJGNQUYGR2VE57GNLXXHY.jpg?auth=84400646958e27e0b0042c41d70daa6757cfdf2e7e917a11e00ef15ea0cae9da&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)