A Day with the Devils has been labelled a great success in its second year running at Gunnedah Rugby Club.
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The club threw the 10-hour entertainment event for locals to come and enjoy on Saturday, March 7.
And enjoy they did.
"Everyone loved it," volunteer organiser Bill Leys said.
"The vendors had a great time ... the food and beverage guys had a good day."
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Performances from popular bands and artists had punters running to paradise when the Choirboys took the stage as the event's headline act.
Hattie Oates, Nate Scholes and West and Public also performed on stage throughout the afternoon.
The Redneck Gentlemen "amped up" the vibe later in the evening and everyone "got up dancing", Mr Leys said.
Boutique market stalls were on site for people to browse and local companies Marilba Estate Wines and New England Brewing Company were on hand to keep attendees hydrated. The event also boasted a cider bar and food stalls .
The family-friendly event had something for everyone.
"The kids loved the face painting and the jumping castle," Mr Leys said.
The event was run by a committee of volunteers from the local rugby club.
"There probably weren't quite as many [people attend] as we'd hoped but still more than enough," he said.
Mr Leys said the crowd was well behaved.
About 1000 people headed through the gates last year and the club will carry out a review of the event within the next week to learn how many people rocked up this year and how the event went.
With the event only in its second year of running, organisers have high hopes of making it an annual attraction at the Gunnedah Rugby Club.
With the successful 2020 event checked off, the plan is to host A Day with the Devils again next year.
The 130th anniversary of the Gunnedah Rugby Club falls in 2021 so the event could be even bigger and better to mark the celebration, Mr Leys said.
Gunnedah has struggled through some tough times as the prolonged drought continues to grip the town and organisers said the 2020 event was designed to help locals take their mind off things.
"With the drought conditions, we want everyone to come and enjoy and not have to think about anything else," volunteer organiser Allison Korn told the Independent prior to the event.
The day out was not designed to raise money, but rather to raise public awareness about an issue affecting the Gunnedah community.
"We're raising awareness about mental health ... because it's a huge issue in Gunnedah," Ms Korn said.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald.
