Love is in the air — with a side order of gumboots — as a classic singles ball returns to the country calendar on Saturday.
Beaumont Hotel owner Alison Mills began the Beaumont Boot Bash in 2010 in an effort to bring the area’s widely scattered singles together for a night of socialising, dancing and "fun and games".
Mrs Mills said, during its initial 10-year run, the event had led to two marriages she knew of, although countless long-standing friendships had been forged over a beer and a hurled gumboot or two.
After five years, the popular event returns on Saturday.
"The event has been missed, and there’s still a need for it ... There are all sorts of fun people out there and an event like the Boot Bash cuts out that awkward check whether someone’s single — if they’re wearing a green wristband, go have a chat."
Police had given the go-ahead for the event, which would be restricted to 200 pre-sale tickets only, Mrs Mills said.
Courtesy coaches and free on-site camping at the hotel would be available.
