Star attraction Dave was just like a "Big Brother"

BIG Brother celebrity and Dancing with the Stars contestant David Graham was one of the big attractions at this year's Goondiwindi Picnic Races.

The Moonie farmer who "outed" himself on the national television program Big Brother last year was a special guest and was swamped by fans throughout the day, and night.

"There's only one thing better than the Goondiwindi Picnics," he said during the judging of the Fashion-of-the Fields and that's the annual Moonie Yabbie Races which uses the event as a community charity fundraiser.

The Picnics attracted more than 1850 race-goers, 250 more than last year's previous record.

It had organisers sipping champagne long into the night.

Goondiwindi Picnic Race Club President John Woods said the crowds came early and stayed until late with everyone having a sensational time.

"The Picnic Races keeps getting bigger and better each year. We had 250 more people than last years record crowd, with visitors coming from throughout Queensland and interstate," he said.

At one stage bar staff estimated patrons were consuming at least two cartons of Gold beer every 10 minutes.

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