A Cardinia Farmers Evening acknowledging the hard work and fresh produce of the area’s producers, will be held at Pakenham Racecourse in Tynong on Wednesday 10 August.
The free event, hosted by the Cardinia Shire Council’s Economic Development Team is set to run from 7:00pm and will feature cancer survivor, VFL footballer, Australian cricketer and broadcaster Simon O’Donnell as guest speaker.
The purpose of the evening is to gather the local farming community in celebration of agriculture, produce and one another.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jeff Springfield is encouraging the local farming community to participate in the evening.
“This event is a way to acknowledge the amazing effort and produce that our local farmers supply,” Cr Springfield said.
“Our local farming community has had it tough so this is a great way to come together and say our thanks to them.”
Samples of produce will also be on display at the event.
Bookings for the Cardinia Shire Farmers Evening can be made at www.trybooking.com/CAPLK.
For more information, call the Cardinia Shire Council Economic Development Team on 1300 787 624.
