By Callum Ludwig
The Upper Yarra Historical Society’s annual Crank Up event was once again a success over the weekend of 6 and 7 April, despite battling some less than ideal weather.
The Crank Up event has run in Yarra Junction for over 40 years, including displays of vintage machinery (both moving and stationery), live blacksmithing, old-fashioned heritage trades and skills as well as live music and activities.
Upper Yarra Historical Society President Lee Pannett said the only thing that put a damper on the weekend was the wet weather.
“Saturday saw a thousand people through the gate even with a little drizzle in the afternoon but Sunday was very wet,” he said.
“Luckily the crowds would not be held back and we had close to a thousand people through the gate as well on Sunday.”
The vintage car show on Saturday was well put together by ‘Mr Excited’ with over 60 cars on display and the ever-popular wood chop competition was well-attended on Sunday despite the downpour on the competitors.
