Pubs were a solace for festivalgoers on Thursday as the temperatures crept toward 40 degrees and a dust storm blew through Tamworth.
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However, crowds managed to find their way to a handful of events after the dust cleared and the heat dropped.
Dachshund racing at the Tamworth Paceway drew one of Tamworth Harness Racing Club's biggest crowds in quite some time.
Earlier in the afternoon, the punters were at Joe Maguires to check out the pig racing going on there.
A large chunk of festivalgoers chose to finish their day at FanZone.
The Aboriginal Cultural Showcase was a fan favourite on Thursday evening with Mitch Tambo helping to draw a massive crowd.
Along with Tambo, Mark Atkins, Loren Ryan, Roger Knox & Friends also took to the stage during the showcase which will be held again tonight at FanZone.
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