OMARAMA
Under the terms of the criteria for
the location synopsis Omarama does not meet that standard. But this
all about iconic discoveries; large and small, significant or
insignificant…If discovered will be recorded.
Omarama is on the ‘high plains ‘of
central south island and is on the junction of state highway 8 and 83
His is a small township that service
recreational industries, but the vistas are on this planet and are a
must experience.
The town has a church
and a hotel.  
And, once a year has a fund raising
event for the ‘shearer contingent’ and its representation at the next
annual event.
Included in theses fund raisers is the
annual spud growing competition.
This equals one seed spud, one bucket
and one bucket of soil and waits a year.
The winners have got a place for 1)
tallest plant
2) Most
potatoes that have met a size criterion and
3) Biggest
potato
There are a number of prizes for each
category.
     
What an evening of fun!!!!!!
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