WITH more than 700 exhibits to view, crowds gathered in their thousands to to see everything Agfest 2015 had to offer.
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An estimated 15,000 people went through the gates on the first, and usually the quietest day of Agfest on Thursday.
Celebrating its 33rd year, Agfest has grown to become an iconic event on the Tasmanian calendar.
Visitors travelled from across the state and interstate to see representatives from every corner of the agricultural industry.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott stopped by to talk Tasmanian dairy, agriculture and whisky with local producers before he officially opened the festival.
Agfest’s Dayna Broun said she was expecting to see even bigger crowds over the next few days as the traditional elements of the festival were being emphasised in 2015.
‘‘Agfest has been about 10 months in the making and with about 700 exhibitors here, there’s a lot to see,’’ Ms Broun said.
‘‘It’s amazing how quickly it comes around each year and how it all seems to just pull together.’’
Peta-Maria Rae, of Launceston, was weighed down with sample bags on Thursday as she spent the day with her four children.
‘‘We come here every year because it’s wonderful for the children to be able to see the agricultural side of things,’’ Mrs Rae said.
‘‘It’s great for them to be exposed to different things and we definitely use this as a learning opportunity for them.’’
