The bustling and picturesque town of Young, set within the South West Slopes of NSW, is an authentic country destination that offers a rich experience to all who visit. Ideally located in ‘The Hilltops’ food & wine region, Young shares its natural surroundings and easy going charm with visitors making the relaxed and easy journey to the town. ‘Pick your Own' cherries are available from mid-November until Christmas, creating the perfect excuse to take a memorable short trip!
Young is the place to be during the Cherry season. The National Cherry Festival is celebrating its 61st Anniversary in 2010 and is going to even bigger and better with many new events planned. Young receives thousands of visitors from Australia and beyond during the festival, providing the opportunity to the community of Young – also known as the Cherry Capital of Australia – to celebrate not only the cherry season and harvest (November-December), but the strong sense of pride that exists within the town.
The 61st National Cherry Festival is being held on the 3rd – 5th of December 2010 with the Street Parade being held on the 4th of December. Other highlights of the festival include the Cherry Queen Ball & Crowning, Celtic Tattoo, Cherry Festival Carnival, Bush Poets, markets & stalls and much more. There are also many fringe events being held in the build up to the main festival.
The National Cherry Festival has been recognised as one of the leading events in Regional NSW and has been awarded the status of a Regional Flagship Event in 2010 by Tourism NSW. Tourism NSW has provided the festival with a grant of $10,000 to contribute towards the successful promotion of the event and it's objectives of appealing to younger customers and increasing overnight visitation.
