The event starts the countdown to the Woolworths National Cherry Festival 2018 and provides an opportunity to meet the two Cherry Queen entrants Claire Grantham and Amelia Everdell. 

The event included a beautifully prepared lunch by Michele Seymour Catering and local Hilltops wines from Freeman Vineyards and Lockwood Vineyard. The delicious cherry pies were handmade by Murrumburrah's The Pastor's Pleasures. 

The lunch, now in its fifth year, takes place on the Sunday before the Irish Woolfest Boorowa when the Hilltops Region is decorated with beautiful blossoms and canola. 

“It was such a fabulous day with amazing weather, great company, glorious food and some spectacular Hilltops wines,” said National Cherry Festival committee president, Caitlin Sheehan. 

Mrs Sheehan said she appreciated the attendance of Croatian Charge d’Affairs, Mrs Sandy Tvrtkovic and her family from Canberra and the many other visitors who enjoyed the occasion.  

Among them was the current reigning cherry queen Miss Jade Nolan and 2018 quest entrants Clare Grantham and Amelia Everdell. 

“I would like to thank all those who helped make the 5th annual Cherry Blossom Long Lazy Lunch such a resounding success” she said