Just north of Maitland, the village of Gresford is getting ready for the 2013 Easter Saturday Billy Cart Derby. Before eating those Easter eggs there’s always lots to do to make this a great day out for the whole family. The main (and only!) street will be closed off and given over to billy cart enthusiasts both young and old.

The competition is often fierce and sometimes farce as the inventiveness of the cart designers is put to the test. Drivers can be as young as eight or as old as Grandad. Some race for the fun and some for the trophies. The carts can range from the classy to the kooky but regardless of style and motivation there’s one extra condition – safety. Carts must comply to the design specification and for competitors the rule is “No safety gear – No ride.”

It’s not too late for inventive kids and adults to build their own cart. Entries close on the day but carts have to follow the rules: restrictions on wheel sizes and the all important braking system to keep the racing both safe and fair.

Visitors can also enjoy the stalls run by local community groups, place a bet on the cowpat lotto, visit the local gallery, eat up at the barbecue, pick up a bargain at one of the many stalls. And of course watch all the action.

Racing starts at 9am and runs till lunchtime.

Make a weekend of it….set up at the nearby camping ground only 2 mins walk away from the action (next to the Showground).

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