Some of the Victorian-era fashion on display at the annual Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations’ Victorian Fete yesterday. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON : Victorian celebrations draw in thousands

Duane and Ros Calvert-Griffin, from Christchurch, came dressed to impress. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON : Victorian celebrations draw in thousands

Janice Barker boards the train to the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations on Saturday, dressed in her Victorian finest. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH : Victorian celebrations draw in thousands

Crowds at the Oamaru Victorian Fete blended technology with yesteryear fashion. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON : Victorian celebrations draw in thousands

A young competitor in the Oamaru stone-sawing competition gets stuck in. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON : Victorian celebrations draw in thousands