Millicent Spencer
Santa’s helpers at the Whittlesea Agricultural Society have been working away to bring locals a Christmas Tree Extravaganza.
In its second year the Christmas wonderland will pop up in Whittlesea’s township to delight locals with an array of decorated trees.
Whittlesea Agricultural Society president Erica Hawke said this event will be the biggest yet, with approximately 70 trees on display.
“We’ve expanded this year with more trees,” she said.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming people to this year’s Christmas wonderland.”
Community groups, businesses, and locals are encouraged to enter a tree and decorate it in a way that best reflects them.
Ms Hawke said the trees will be judged by the community with a winner announced after the exhibition closes.
“The winning tree should be out of the ordinary, with a different perspective or interest,” she said.
“It should be beautifully decorated too.”
Ms Hawke said last year’s winners from Upper Plenty Primary School will be contesting again.
“They are trying to come up with an amazing idea, and we’ve heard a few whispers on what they are doing,” she said.
In addition to the Christmas Tree Extravaganza, the Agricultural Society will be running a Festival Market and Carols event.
Ms Hawke said the festival will be a fantastic family event with carols, classic cars, and food trucks.
“The Agricultural Society felt the need to run an event to bring the community back again,” she said.
The Whittlesea Community Christmas Tree Extravaganza will run between Friday, December 9 – Friday, December 23 and entry is by gold coin donation.
The Whittlesea Festival Market and Carols will take place on Saturday, December 17.
