The Second Patons Country Steam Festival was held on 6 and 7 May 2006
The second annual steam festival proved to be a much bigger affair with the introduction of a 10km race, a 5 km walk, the participation of the local schools and a number of extra train rides and the opening of Stainton Siding for refreshments. The festival was run over 2 days
Ben Coetzee from Sappi handing out prizes for the 10 km run. Sappi sponsored the prizes and helped set up the tough course | Carisbrooke school children performing a singing and dancin routine. spar sponsored eats and drinks for the children | His worship the mayor of Ixopo Louis Mahlaba opening the steam festival. Ubuhlebezwe brought the children to the festival | Ixopo junior school choir entertaining visitors at the festival - led by Marion Enoch |
Lynford school choir led by Mrs Hackland and | NGG11 returning from a trip | Avonside 2038 was a popular choice. Here returning from a trip to Stainton | Some of the stalls at the festival enjoying the sunshine and sales |