Trees in Bloom
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When are the cherries in bloom?
That's the question on the lips of many who have called in to Hilltops Visitor Centres in the past week.
With the official declaration of Spring imminent, repeat visitors are seeking the unforgettable views around Young and Wombat when orchards bud up and the trees transform to a mass of pastel blossoms.
First-time visitors are keen to witness the display too.
There's also interest in the wonderful patchwork green and yellow vistas created by our crop rotations.
Spring Events
This year Hilltops have official wine and food events over four consecutive days in September, each in different locations.
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The September wine and food events are big drawcards and offer a variety of settings.
This extended weekend also includes the fabulous Cherry Blossom Long Lazy Lunch, traditionally held in a mystery orchard location amid flowering cherry trees.
Have you booked yet?
The September Hilltops food and wine events start with a wine show dinner in Murrumburrah.
This is followed by a food feast in Jugiong, a regional farmers market, foodies night market outside Young and culminates in the long lazy lunch on the Sunday.
Make sure you take part.
More details at www.visithilltopsregion.com.au
Show Time
Spring is Agricultural Show time in the Hilltops Region with three events planned at local centres.
This show bonanza kicks off at Harden Murrumburrah with the town's annual show on September 6-7.
Then it is swiftly followed by Young's one day Sunday Show on September 15.
Bribbaree Show is marked down for the October long weekend.
Each show in each location is a distinctive attraction with unique appeal.
What's On
Ongoing - "Woodland Wild Things" exhibition featuring Fiona Lumsden at Burrangong Gallery, Young Visitor Information Centre. Open seven days.
August 30 - Take 5 on Friday at Hilltops Library, Young with Boorowa crooner Bede Morrissey and Greg Heycox. Free concert, all welcome, starts 12.30pm to 1.00pm.
August 30 - 'Understanding Dry Times' is the topic of a workshop to explore strategies to manage Climate Variability, Frogmore Hall from 12 noon to 4.30pm.
August 30 - "My Fair Lady" Young Theatre Company production starts at Catherine McAuley Hall. Night performances on 30th, 31st, 5th, 6th and 7th. Matinee 1st September. Bookings M&M's Music Studio.
August 31 - Unveiling of a life-size sculpture of Lt.Col. Kenneth Mackay at the Lt. Horse Memorial Murrumburrah NSW, 11am.
August 31 - Markets: Koorawatha Markets, Memorial Park, Boorowa St, Koorawatha from 9am to 1pm, Young & Region Farmers Market, Anderson Park from 9am to 12noon.
September 6 - Take 5 on Friday at Hilltops Library, Young with Jim Lamb and Grenfell's Bob McMillan.
September 6-7 - Harden Murrumburrah Show, Murrumburrah Harden Showground, North Street, Phone 6386 3369.
September 7 - Young & Region Farmers Market, Anderson Park, 9am to 12noon.
September 14 - Uniting Church Markets, Cnr Cloete and Lynch Streets, 8am to 1pm. Plants, produce, books and more. Contact 6382 1519.
September 14 - Centenary Celebration, St Mark's Anglican Church dedication, 10am -1pm, RSVP 63862 6709.
