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Enjoy a Taste of Wisemans Ferry this
Orange Blossom Festival
Get ready to treat your taste buds to an extraordinary day of Hills Shire food , wine , and local produce at the inaugural Orange Blossom Festival ( OBF ) Taste of Wisemans event this September .
The new foodie event will showcase the best local delectable delights and crowd favourites such as burgers , cocktail slushies , craft beers and homemade relish with a side of live entertainment , all set against the picturesque banks of the Hawkesbury River at Wisemans Ferry Park in Wisemans Ferry .
Attendees will enjoy acoustic performances and roving performers , as well as free activities such as a circusthemed playground , cupcake decorating sessions for the first 500 kids , petting zoo , face painting , and art activities for the whole family .
Mayor of The Hills Shire , Dr Peter Gangemi said the new event aims to showcase the best of the rural north region .
“ The OBF Taste of Wisemans event allows our whole community to support local businesses while enjoying the range of fun , free activities we have planned for the day ,” Mayor Gangemi said .
“ It ’ s also a perfect time to explore the area ’ s stunning natural scenery and local charm . If you ’ re travelling to the event via Old Northern Road , Hawkins Lookout is the ideal place to stop for a picturesque view of the Hawkesbury River .
“ This event will bring people together from all across Sydney to enjoy the best that Wisemans Ferry has to offer .”
The Ferry Artists , a local volunteer-run art gallery , will offer free art sessions for children and adults on the day .
President of the Ferry Artists Gallery ,
Mayor Gangemi pictured with local businesses who will be at a Taste of Wisemans .
Carol Gill said OBF Taste of Wisemans is a chance to come together and celebrate after years of hardship .
“ Our isolated community has suffered deeply in the last few years , with a run of natural and infrastructure disasters that have had a profound impact . However , our community is strong , and there is so much it has to offer ,” Ms Gill said .
“ The OBF Taste of Wisemans event will be a fun and exciting way to highlight what The Ferry Artists do within the community and raise awareness about our Gallery . We appreciate being involved and we hope to see everyone there .”
The NSW Rural Fire Service , NSW State Emergency Service and local police will also be in attendance encouraging residents to get ready for bushfire season as part of Get Ready NSW .
The Get Ready activations are coordinated with the support of Hornsby Shire Council .
Picnic tables and hay bales will be available for seating ; however , attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket .
Parking is available at the Wisemans Ferry Boat Ramp Car Park , a two-minute walk from Wisemans Ferry Park and will cost $ 6 for the day .
It is one of three main events this year , along with the OBF Night Markets on Saturday , September 7 , at Castle Hill Showground and the OBF Parade on Saturday , September 21 , at Rouse Hill Town Centre . A range of community-run events will also be held throughout September in association with Orange Blossom Festival .
OBF TASTE OF WISEMANS WHEN : 10am – 3pm Sunday 29 September 2024 WHERE : Wisemans Ferry Park , Wisemans Ferry www . orangeblossomfestival . com . au
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