Fieldays attendance numbers a 'boost' for primary sector
Over 29,000 people entered through the gates on the first day of Fieldays.
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Tens of thousands of people are expected to visit Fieldays at Mystery Creek during the next four days. Video / Fieldays
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Fieldays was cancelled last year due to Covid-19 so anticipation for this year was high.
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