In pictures: Nannup Garden and Flower Festival opening night

The Nannup Garden and Flower Festival was blossoming through the opening night, with intrigued floral enthusiasts, botanists and horticulturalists smelling the sweet scents throughout the Nannup Town Hall on Friday. The opening night celebrations consisted of local food and wine presented throughout the night, live music by local artist Mary Myfanwy, as well as speeches from festival chair Maggie Longmore, the artists who created the floral sculptures and displays that were exhibited in the town hall, Shire of Nannup president Tony Dean and Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie. Also in attendance were Gardening Australia’s Costa Georgiadis, South West MLC Steve Thomas and horticultural professional and The West Australian columnist Sabrina Hahn. Next door, guests could have a look at the art gallery, featuring artworks based on the festival created by local students.