National Cherry Festival Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The National Cherry Festival celebrated its 75th anniversary in style last weekend. The Festival kicked off with a brand new event on Friday with the Multicultural Cherry Fiesta.

The Fiesta featured a variety of roaming performers from around the world as well as Masterchef winner Adam Liaw live on stage and a special performance by artist B I R D E E 王煒.

The night culminated in a sparkly display of fireworks.

Saturday was jam packed with entertainment and events.

A variety of performers took to the stage during the day, including Vicki Walsh, the Hilltops Choir, Young Public School Band, Jane Dee, Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright and the Blues Brothers Rebooted.

There were lion and dragon dancers in the park before the official opening.

Joined by NSW Minister for Tourism Steve Kamper, Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke said she was proud to join officials to open this year’s milestone edition.

“Not only does Young grow the best cherries, but it’s also home to one of the very best festivals regional NSW has to offer,” Ms Cooke said.

“The organisers and council do a tremendous job every year to deliver a jam-packed program, and this year has been no exception.”

“But the festival wouldn’t be what it is today without the fresh, delicious cherries our region is famous for, and we couldn’t be prouder of our growers, who have worked tirelessly in the lead-up to this weekend’s celebrations.”

Saturday also saw the Cherry Pie Eating Competition and the ever popular Street Parade.

The celebrations were still in full swing on Sunday and began early with the Lions Club Big Breakfast.

The Pip Spit competition took place on Sunday followed by the Cherry Twirl competition.

There were plenty of market stalls to browse as the Festival wound down for another year.

The 75th National Cherry Festival was a great success with a weekend full of festivities.

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