A NOSEDIVE in attendees saw talk of Temora's National Fly-In (NATFLY) possibly take-off on another weekend next year.
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At the weekend, organisers still managed to get about 5000 people through the gates, with vintage, well-restored planes on display.
The Temora Air Show was just one of the events held around the region, with the Stone the Crows bush festival in Wagga, the Leeton SunRice Festival, Griffith's La Festa and a Hot Rod Run in Narrandera all entertaining locals and visitors alike.
Temora mayor Rick Firman said the fly-in, which gets national attention, was as good as but there was a noticeable dip in numbers.
"It was a marvellous event - but the numbers were down - for a few reasons," Councillor Firman said, adding there was talk about trialling a new weekend.
"I've been speaking to organisers, (who) are thinking of maybe looking on the calendar for another time of year, just to get the maximum number of people here for such a great event."
Stone the Crows took place for the second time at the Australian Clay Target Association Shooting Ground and attracted a good crowd.
"We had about 800 people through the gates," organiser Grant Luhrs said.
"On Saturday, we had the concert with Darren Carr, which everyone enjoyed, and we've got our talent quest scheduled, which is always a big winner."
Outside of Stone the Crows, Griffith's La Festa and the biannual Leeton SunRice Festival each had big turnouts - with hot air balloon rides and Leeton's longest lunch.
In Narrandera, motoring enthusiasts from around the region swarmed for its Hot Rod Run, while some chose to tour Junee in vintage cars.
"I wasn't able to make it, but I heard it was so busy that cars couldn't even get up the street," Narrandera mayor Jenny Clarke said.
"This year the event celebrated its 30th anniversary, so it was very special for the entire town."