Organised by the Sydney Markets Foundation, as is tradition, the first box of Cherries will be auctioned to raise funds for local charities and two Cherry Queen Hopefuls will be on hand to represent Young's produce and the 64th National Cherry Festival, being held 6-8 December.
According to Young's Tourism Manager, David Newberry, the pair are hopeful the produce they represent will form part of the hand-selected cherries for auction.
"Blessed with near perfect growing conditions, Young is the Cherry Capital of Australia," said Mr Newberry, "so we're hopeful our cherries are well represented as part of the auction.
"Since the first cherries were auctioned in 1980, over $1 million has been raised for charities through the annual Cherry auction, so we're delighted to be a part of the proceedings to help raise funds for the causes.
"Our two attending hopefuls, Rachel Walker and Simone McLachlan, will also be raising awareness of Young's flagship event - the National Cherry Festival - and the fantastic range of activities we have on over the three action-packed days, including the chance to 'pick your own' and sample our wonderful cherries to see what all the fuss is about.
"Friday 6 December will also be the night when one of our four* hopeful Young natives will be crowned "Cherry and Charity Queen" for the year, to promote the region's events and activities and share what's so special about living in Young."
The Cherry Queen Hopeful's profiles can be viewed at http://www.visityoung.com.au/Visit-Young/Whats-On/National%20Cherry%20Festival/CherryQueens
* Additional contestants Brooke Waugh and Tika McInerney were unable to attend the Sydney Cherry Auction
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, 30 October 2013Time: Arrival at 7.00am, Auction starts at 8.00am, Event ends at 8.45am
Venue: Sydney Markets Flemington (Canopy between Building A and B, Second Avenue.
Enter via Austin Ave Entrance, Sydney Markets, Homebush West)
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