The Yarra Ranges community is invited to a day of free entertainment at the Montrose Town Centre.
The Len’s Backyard Open Day will run from 10am to 2.30pm on Saturday 20 October.
There’ll be entertainment for children, community and information stalls, and live music.
Yarra Ranges Mayor Len Cox has lived in Montrose for most of his life, and said he was looking forward to hosting the community day in his back yard.
“Some of you will know the Irish strawberry tree which stands outside the Montrose Town Centre,” he said.
“For me, the strawberry tree is iconic to Montrose and highlights the history of the area, connection to the orchards of the Yarra Ranges and to the festive season.
“It’s fair to say I consider it to be part of my back yard.”
Cr Cox said guests could meet up with council teams, including staff from Karwarra Garden at Kalorama, and enjoy family activities and entertainment from a very talented magician, circus performance and theatre.
Representatives from the council’s outdoors team will have tractors on display for children to climb into.
The safer communities team will be there with Montrose CFA to talk about getting ready for the fire season.
The Dandenong Ranges Music Council (DRMC) and Ruccis Circus will provide entertainment and Eastern Regional Libraries will host a story time.
Parking is available on-site and at the Montrose Recreation Reserve, across the road from the town centre.
The entire festival will be fully accessible to people living with a disability.
Montrose Town Centre is at 935 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road.
Entry is free of charge.
