Karen McNamara (Dobell, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

If anyone has been searching for scarecrows of the Caribbean, a fab fake of the Mona Lisa or a picturesque drive that their entire family can enjoy, look no further than the Yarramalong Valley Spring Festival. Celebrating its seventh year, the festival brings together an amazing array of talented local artists and entertainers for a showcase that draws excited visitors to our beautiful Wyong valleys.

Last month I had the pleasure of officially opening the Fab Fakes art show, which marks the commencement of the festival. Presented by the Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, the display features recreations of masterpieces as well as an exhibition of original artworks. There is no shortage of activities for festival goers to enjoy, including the scarecrow competition, the Fab Fakes art show, a family fun day with an appearance by the town crier, the Bumble Hill Burn, and the Place in History exhibition, which includes sculptures, photography, entertainment and refreshments.

This year the festival also marked the centenary celebrations of the Wyong Creek Hall, with a special celebration cabaret musical event. The hall's centenary celebrations will be crowned with a centenary time capsule, including photos, drawings and stories of people's life in the Yarramalong Valley going back a couple of hundred years.

I would like to congratulate the Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, Yarramalong Valley Progress Association and, in particular, Mrs Gail Brigden and Mr Wayne Ansell for their dedication, which makes the festival possible.