In a pageant run by the Balfour Young Farmers, 15 farming lads will swap the Speight’s bottle for the champagne flute, the Swanndri for the ballgown, and the boots for the delicate high heels — dressing up in drag and competing for the title of Miss Balfour.
The event was last held 10 years ago, but was kick-started again this year when Balfour Young Farmer Emma Blom and her organisation were approached by the Balfour Theatre Society.
Ms Blom said the pageant would raise money to help fund renovations at the Balfour Hall and give locals a good night out.
"The aim is to get the community together for a really fun time [and] get the local boys on stage to raise some money for a good cause.
"[The hall] is such a beating heart of the community, and to be able to give back to it is really important," she said.
Contestants will have their work cut out as the show will involve multiple outfit changes, a questionnaire and a talent section.
Balfour Young Farmers member Connor Miller said he was proud to be representing the club for such a good cause, saying it was a good opportunity to get outside his comfort zone and have a good laugh with his mates.
"I think the thing is, we’re not up there alone. There’s 15 of us, and we wouldn’t be doing it if it wasn’t going for a good cause, going to the hall.
"I think you can put aside the macho southern kind of stuff for a good cause and have a bit of a laugh with the community as well as all the Young Farmers clubs around," he said.
Mr Miller said the competition was no laughing matter, and put out a warning to his fellow "queens".
"They’ve definitely got to bring their A-game," he said.
"I’m the one to beat."
