Carrotfest

After months of anticipation Judgement Day was finally upon the Shire.





After an arduous morning's harvesting:




















The Regulars wheeled their mighty produce to the judging ground to be joined by several new friends such as The Wurzels plus a 'Kim & Taren' that nobody could actually remember inviting.

 But they all soon became firm friends with welcoming banter along the lines of:

"I love your novelty west-country accent!"

"Thanks, I'm from Bristol."



After anxious final preparation:

The specimens and owners lined up in the show ring:
























And at least one of the Regulars entered into the Carrotfest spirit:

Everyone agreed there were some prize entries to be had:
















Although some could have done with a dose of Miracle-gro.  Or maybe just a miracle.

There was a distinct pride amongst the competitors:

The guest judge was meticulous:

Demanding from Tattoo,

"Can I have your length and girth again, please."

After the intense competition the Regulars had gone to town on carrot-based treats:

Then, with no expense spared, the winners of each category were revealed:

Billy Idle was delighted to win the 'Best Colour' category.

Apparently it was orange.

Despite fierce protestations from Gobby the visiting guest judge declared:

"I can't cope with the vagina so two legs willy and a bum wins."

And finally, Spudgirl was crowned overall winner proving her to really be the Queen of Vegetables.





















Base pagan festivities were to follow long into the night:

Although some festival-goers were less keen to duet than others.

And after a day of unparallelled earthy joyfulness and fun, only a year to wait until:



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