Nearly 600 revellers - twice the population of the town - packed the huge marquee beside the rugby ground on Saturday night.
The event was originally established 16 years ago to match farmers with eligible women.
Committee chairman Mark O'Neill, of Hyde, said although not all the 700 tickets on offer were sold, it was one of the best crowds in the four years during which he had been involved.
But did romance bloom?
''It depends how you define 'blooming' really,'' Mr O'Neill said.
''There could've just been some one-evening romances.''
Invercargill 25-year-old Samantha Maxwell said Cupid did not have her in his crosshairs but some of her friends were luckier.
''One person made a connection on the dance floor,'' she said.
''But one of the girls scared a dairy farmer off by saying she worked for Environment Southland.''
Ms Maxwell was one of 250 who boarded the train at Dunedin Railway Station and made the three-hour journey to the ball.
The trip provided prime people-watching potential but she said the homeward leg in the early hours of the morning was more sedate, as many took the opportunity to recover from their dance-floor exploits.
The live music - provided by Wanaka performers Cam Scott and Maggie Ruddenklau, and Brad Staley, of Lake Tekapo - was the highlight of the event.
''It was tremendous,'' Mr O'Neill said.
''The dance floor was packed.''
As for the tipple of choice, traditional ales and wines were sidelined, largely in favour of pre-mixed alcoholic beverages. ''It was that lolly water,'' Mr O'Neill said.
''Sold in moderation,'' he quickly added.
With the fringe of Cyclone Cook providing soggy conditions, the committee chairman said it had been a hectic few days making sure the venue was up to scratch.
Ms Maxwell said the efforts were well worth it and she and her friends would be back for the next event, if love had not arrived in the meantime.
''My arms aren't long enough to pat myself on the back,'' Mr O'Neill said.
''They're long enough to reach the beer chiller though.''
