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More than 40,000 people from all over Victoria visited Bacchus Marsh over the weekend to celebrate the start of the strawberry and cherry growing season.
The town’s Strawberry and Cherry Festival, which was cancelled last year due to rising costs, started on Thursday, November 14 in the Main Street which was lined with stalls offering artisanal goods, food and fresh produce.
The festival lasted four days and also included a carnival, entertainment and fireworks.
Strawberry and Cherry Festival organiser Felicity Ashman said the festival would not be possible without the support of the public and sponsors.
“Just thank you to the public for supporting us,“ she said.
“We are certainly planning for next year, and we have started getting inquiries for next year’s event.“
The festival celebrates the beginning of the Victorian growing season and also supports local farmers and growers in Bacchus Marsh.
The event, a family favourite event, was expanded from three to four days, making up for last year’s missed opportunity.
Over 150 stalls were present at the event, giving the public a chance to explore the region’s products.
On Saturday, Star Weekly’s Faith Macale joined crowds to soak in the colourful event.
