Fishing at Green Hill Lake was one of the many activities Golden Gateway Festival Queen, Lauren Walker, and King, Peter Carthew took in during the 10 day celebrations.
Andrew Calvert heads for the deep water looking for fish on Green Hill Lake.
Nathaniel tries his luck during the fishing competition.
Janet and Neville Hinchliffe had the perfect guide at AME - King Peter Carthew, who is the company's managing director.
Geoff Air takes his shot during the indoor bowls tournament.
Cemetery walk stalwarts Mabel Gibson and Bill Jones.
David Rosengreen was entertained at the annual cemetery walk.
Dave Garrett being assisted by Queen Lauren with his jigsaw.
Grampians Soaring Club President Geoff Vincent with Queen Lauren at the Ararat Areomodellers Club.
Bella gets some help on the detector from Beaufort's Charlie Powell on the annual gold dig.
King Peter and Queen Lauren visiting Ararat's Langi Morgala Museum.
McKenzie blisters down the track at the Ararat Little Athletics Club meet.
Noah, Sam and Riley watching the King in action.
Molly and Lily have a good breakfast prior to the walk over Langi Ghiran.
Bushwalker Alez Orszazcki was going was keen to walk the mountain.
The 2012 walk begins.
Peta and Karen Chaplin at the Girls Night In, which raised money for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Organiser Angie Stacpoole spreads the message.
Em and Stix who won the best dog over twelve months at the Golden Gateway Pet Show.
Kaitlyn with her prize winning turtle George.
Brae McDonald takes his shot during the annual pool competition.
Brae McDonald takes his shot during the pool competition.
Alan Clark about to start the game.
Charlie Eastick prepares his gear for the quick-shear.
Chris Tweedle on the boards.
Ivana doing some laps at the Golden Gateway Festival pool marathon.
Activities from the 53rd Ararat Advertiser Golden Gateway Festival
By PETER PICKERING
