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

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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

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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