Ukuleles were the instrument of choice in Geraldine at the weekend, as the sixth annual Geraldine UkeFest strummed into action. Workshops, open mic events, concerts and more were available around the town. Courier reporter Greta Yeoman popped along on Friday afternoon.
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Sing-along . . . Carlos Bonniface, of Christchurch, performed at the Geraldine UkeFest's Big Open Mic session at the Village Inn Sports Bar on Friday.

Bit of a laugh . . . The audience shared laughter and song at the Big Open Mic session during the first official day of the 2019 Geraldine UkeFest. PHOTO: GRETA YEOMAN

Tuning in . . . Big Open Mic participant Bruce Macdonald, of Lauder, was one of many out-of-towners attending the Geraldine UkeFest last weekend.

Creativity . . . Geraldine Ukulele Jam members perform during the Big Open Mic session during the first official day of the 2019 Geraldine UkeFest.