By Shelby Brooks
Pakenham locals and visitors were treated to a weekend of town celebrations at the annual Yakkerboo Festival.
Held over two days, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April, the iconic festival showcased an eclectic mix of stallholders, food trucks and entertainment to thousands of attendees.
Yakkerboo Festival secretary Jeanine Pushman said the committee was pleased with how everything went after 12 months of extreme hard work.
“The vision was to have a bit of everything,” she said.
“Most people were excited it was back and that it was a beautiful day.”
Pony rides and face painting were among the most popular activities during the day.
A highlight of the festival was the fireworks display on Saturday night.
“The fireworks were absolutely marvellous. For the first time, the shape of Mr Yakkerboo went across the ground to the oohs and ahhs of the crowd,” Ms Pushman said.
Ms Pushman thanked Cr Graeme Moore for bringing along Mr Yakkerboo for the community to enjoy.
