The Cherry Festival Sponsors Dinner was one of those evenings that quietly reminds you how much community matters. A room full of local business leaders, sponsors, growers, and friends, all brought together not for speeches or formality, but for good food, conversation, and shared pride in the region.
It was a pleasure to spend time with people who invest deeply in the Southern Forests — including local business owners, the Shire CEO, and State Parliamentarians — all of whom play different roles in shaping the future of the region. What stood out most was not titles, but commitment: to local enterprise, to regional identity, and to backing events that bring people together.
The Cherry Festival doesn’t happen by accident. It exists because of sustained local support, collaboration, and goodwill. Nights like this sit quietly behind the scenes, but they are an important part of the story — relationships strengthened, ideas exchanged, and a shared sense that this region is worth backing, year after year.
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