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Big cheer as cherry festival sweetens town calendar

Tari JeffersManjimup-Bridgetown Times
Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival chairwoman and festival coordinator Pam Bodsworth and treasurer Franzine Karamfiles celebrate the decision to hold the 2020 festival in December.
Camera IconManjimup Cherry Harmony Festival chairwoman and festival coordinator Pam Bodsworth and treasurer Franzine Karamfiles celebrate the decision to hold the 2020 festival in December. Credit: Tari Jeffers/Manjimup-Bridgetown Times, Tari Jeffers

The Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival going ahead as planned is sweet relief for everyone involved.

The event volunteer committee’s unanimous decision to hold the December event was made last week.

Festival coordinator and chairwoman Pam Bodsworth said the committee had been closely following the State Government’s recommendations.

“In the background, we had continued planning,” she said.

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“It’s really important for the shire, tourism and for everyone who supports the event, which is really the whole town.

“Unless the State Government reinstates tighter COVID restrictions, we’re going ahead.”

Treasurer Franzine Karamfiles said the committee had been receiving many calls about the event and inquired about accommodation.

“By bringing people here, we hope it can boost the economy,” she said.

Chain Reaction has already been confirmed for the festival, and Two Little Blackbirds chef Joe Ditri has expressed interest in holding a masterclass.

The festival’s grand parade will return, as well as the Manjimup Art Competition and the Photography Competition.

The annual fundraising quiz held in August will not go ahead.

Visit the festival website for more information.

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