Rain didn’t dampen Festival spirit

Volunteer Melissa Clarnette keeps happy and dry. Picture: GARY SISSONS 164733

Rain didn’t deter families from enjoying Sunday’s annual Upper Beaconsfield Village Festival.
The event, held each year following the devastating Black Saturday bushfires, unites residents for a fun day out to celebrate community spirit.
This year’s event had something for everyone, including an art competition, live entertainment, children’s activities and plenty of market stalls.
The fun run yet again proved popular, with Cardinia Mayor Brett Owen on hand to present the winners with their awards, while kids went wild enjoying unlimited access to rides with a 10-day pass wrist band.