Micky Norris, of Perth, won the cherry pip-spitting competition and will next year travel to New Zealand to defend his title. Credit: Tari Jeffers
Up to 10,000 people made their way to the Manjimup CBD during the 17th annual Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival on Saturday.
Festival coordinator Pam Bodsworth said about four tonnes of cherries, in addition to a lot of other produce such as apples and avocados, were sold during the event.
“I’m elated that it went so well, we saw so many people there enjoying themselves, with smiles on their faces and having a good time,” she said.
“The volunteers were fantastic once again and I have to thank everyone involved.”
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Mrs Bodsworth said the entertainers, including the Australian Navy Band WA, The Filth and Table for Two Trio, were all well-received and she also thanked event MCs Jon Doust, Wyatt Nixon-Lloyd and Courtney Monahan.
She also said the Long Table Lunch on Sunday was a success and thanked Newton Orchards owner Harvey Giblett for supplying his orchard as the venue and his team for making it look as good as it did.
Mrs Bodsworth thanked the stall holders for their support and congratulated them on their success on Saturday.
Anne Fouracres on the catwalk at the Cherry Harmony Festival fashion show. Credit: Holly Thompson
“I also have to thank the growers for their ongoing support each year,” she said.
“Thank you to Don Hancey, the chefs and all their crew for everything they did out at the Long Table Lunch.
“It is also important to recognised the invaluable contribution of the SES and St John Ambulance; without them, we could not hold an event.”
The Sirens perform in front of the main stage at the festival. Credit: Holly Thompson
Mrs Bodsworth also thanked her committee for their dedication to making the festival happen and welcomed “new faces and fresh ideas” to join the committee.
Manjimup shire president Paul Omodei called the festival marvellous and said the organisers deserved the highest praise.
“This is a great community effort,” he said.
Master and Miss Cherry Blossom, Reko Radomiljac and Dekota Thompson. Credit: Holly ThompsonThe Royal Australian Navy band performs in the parade at the festival. Credit: Holly ThompsonPeter Foster, from Tasmania, with Tod Gallagher, from WA, at the annual log chop competition. Credit: Holly ThompsonO'Connor MHR Rick Wilson takes part in the celebrity round for the cherry pip-spitting competition. Credit: Holly ThompsonStreet performer 'Nonna' in the parade at the weekend. Credit: Holly ThompsonManjimup Property Management Services owner Dianne Milentis, cherry pie competition winner Keyla Jeffers, Deja vu Cafe owner Paula Benson and decorated cake winner Jana Siriban. Credit: Tari JeffersJimmy, 11, and Jessica Muir, 6, of Manjimup. Credit: Tari JeffersAngie Daqui, of Perth, Betty Cesare, of Harvey, Rebecca Daqui, of Manjimup, and Joe DeMarte, of Perth. Credit: Tari JeffersNationals WA party leader Mia Davies and Warren-Blackwood MLA Terry Redman seek signatures for a petition about enhanced prescribed burns funding. Credit: Tari JeffersDaniel Smith and Baily Longbottom, both of Manjimup. Credit: Tari JeffersManjimup Cherry Harmony Festival MCs Wyatt Nixon-Lloyd and Courtney Monahan. Credit: Tari JeffersDanielle Tolentino, from Canada, Damon Ghjukic, of Manjimup, and Emma Titchene, from England. Credit: Tari JeffersGail Doust Keirle, of Perth, and Sally Pearse, of Fremantle. Credit: Tari JeffersBrice and Turner Travel Associates Shelley Brice and Long Table Lunch travel voucher winner Di Porter, of Perth. Credit: Tari Jeffers
