By Callum Ludwig
The Sheepstation Creek Road Reserve is set to come alive with Christmas spirit at the upcoming Yellingbo Christmas Fair on Sunday 10 December from 10am to 3pm.
The inaugural edition of the event is being hosted by the Sheepstation Creek Road Reserve Committee with the hopes of bringing the community together and giving use to the reserve space.
Secretary of the Sheepstation Creek Road Reserve Committee Merril Brunt said in past years, the reserve used to be used as the showground for the local area.
“People would bring their cattle up from Warragul and all around the surrounding areas for this big show so this is all about just getting the community back together,” she said.
“The local cricket club in Woori Yallock used to play, but their numbers aren’t doing well and they don’t have the teams to actually utilize the ground anymore and we do have the football club coming out to train but it’s not utilised as it should be for community events.”
Entertainment on the day will include live music from ‘Almost A Band’, a snake safety demonstration from Blacksnake Productions, a roving magician, demonstrations from the Yellingbo CFA, a classic cars display, stalls, food vans and face painting.
Ms Brunt said they are also holding a reunion for past students of the now-closed Yellingbo Primary School.
“I do know quite a few students who have been wanting to do this for a long time but utilising the primary school had been a bit hard because it’s all closed up now, and I’ve been wanting to do the Christmas fair for a long time so we are incorporating both of them,” she said.
“I’m hoping to have this a yearly event from now so hopefully it’s successful.”
Opportunities for stall holders are still open and can be booked by contacting Ms Brunt at sheepstationckrdreserve@gmail.com or by calling 0409 979 825.
Any photos from past years or memories of the Yellingbo Primary School can also be emailed through to be incorporated and shared at the reunion.
