It has been an overcast morning to start this year's Australian Food Super Saturday Street Festival at Casino Co-op Beef Week. Still, no one here is worried about the weather as tens of thousands are enjoying the many events on offer.

The crowds are loving the entertainment, streets with cows, not cars, rides and some great rural festivities and daredevil events.

The Riverina Stud Cattle Show has some stars walking the ring, with these two cow and calf Speckled Park cattle with beautiful markings, a crowd favourite.

(Ashly with Belva about to enter the judging ring)

Everyone is getting into the atmosphere, with people in their rural best. Busking, Jillaroos and Jackaroos, petting zoos, bush poets - there's something for everyone of all ages.

In the Junior Pie-eating competition, Max, Connor and Mac battled it out. Max, a late entry, came out the winner, though all three had big, meaty grins at the end! This was followed by the senior pie-eating competition.

(Max, Connor and Mac in the junior pie-eating contest)

The pie-eating contestants are flanked by Beef Week Queens. Ella, representing Tursa, said it has been so busy, she is looking forward to the excellence of the rodeo. 

Mackenzie is representing the Bradford breed - a cross between Brahman and Hereford. "They are tick-resistant and don't get pink eye or eye cancer, making them an ideal choice in this region," said Mackenzie.

Jacinda from Olive Design in Casino has a great selection of cookies and cakes, some made up ready to eat and some rest to make and decorate. Jacinda says, "You can eat something now, or make an afternoon of it and decorate them up."

Laura from McDonald's Travelling Farm got some help from Landon to feed Sammy the goat some well-needed breakfast. Sammy looked like he was enjoying all the attention! 

The motorbike show has just revved into action, and this afternoon, there is whip cracking, wood chopping and the popular rodeo to come as well as the Mr Beef competition and the Brenda Armfield Street Parade, named after Beef Week's biggest advocate - spruiking for Beef Week for nearly 40 years!

There is plenty to see, so come on down, or keep an eye out for more photos to come, and an interview with Brody Lisha about some incredible record-breaking highs and the plans for Beef Week to come…

(Bex the Busker, loving the atmosphere, the outfits, and the smiles)