GET INVOLVED
PROGRAM OUT NOWBE A PART OF THE NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL
The countdown to the National Cherry Festival has begun! Now’s the time to get involved and prepare to celebrate three unforgettable days of fun in the heart of Young, the Cherry Capital of Australia. Host a market stall, join the beloved parade, volunteer your time or partner with us to help make the magic happen. However you take part, you’ll be helping bring this much-loved celebration to life, filling the streets of Young with enthusiasm and community pride.
Scroll down to explore how you can be part of the action.
For applications, sponsor or organiser enquiries, please email: events@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
For general festival questions, contact: vic@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
THE MULTICULTURAL CHERRY FIESTA IS BACK!
Following last year’s success, the 2026 National Cherry Festival welcomes back the Multicultural Cherry Fiesta! A special opening night celebration in the heart of Young on Friday 4 December.
The Multicultural Cherry Fiesta will transform Boorowa Street into a vibrant evening of global flavours, live entertainment and cherry-filled fun. Expect international food fair, cherries, roaming cultural performers, family-friendly amusement rides and fireworks lighting up the sky.
We’re calling for entertainers, performers, food vendors and cultural artists to join the fiesta, your involvement will help bring this unforgettable night to life.
ENTERTAINMENT
If you are interested in performing or providing entertainment during the Multicultural Cherry Fiesta, please contact: events@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
FIESTA STALLHOLDERS
The Fiesta Market & Food Stall application is NOW CLOSED (since Sunday 27 September). We thank you for your participation.
DRESS TO EXPRESS
Make the Cherry Fiesta even more memorable! We invite all attendees to dress up for the occasion – whether it’s traditional attire, folklore costumes, national flag colours and more.
BECOME A PARTNER
Partnership Prospectus packages are NOW CLOSED (since Friday 31 July). Thank you for your support and we hope to see you again in 2027.
WEEKEND STALLHOLDERS
The Weekend Market & Food Stall application is NOW CLOSED (since Monday 28 September). Thank you for your participation and we’ll see you in 2027.
JOIN THE PARADE
The 2026 Street Parade Application is OUT NOW. Applications close Tuesday 1 December.
FRINGE EVENTS
If you are interested in running a fringe event or performance over the National Cherry Festival weekend, please contact: events@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
FRIENDLY COMPETITION
Register for the Cherry Pie Eating and Pip Spit competitions on the day, 15-30 minutes before they start. Times detailed in the festival program.
GET ONBOARD
New National Cherry Festival committee members and volunteers are welcome to join the team and are key to our success. To enquire further, contact: events@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
2026 PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
MA Steel
Young Tourist Park
Delaney Civil
Young Veterinary Clinic
HGH Motor Group
Penrose Funerals
Poppa’s Fudge & Jam Factory
Colonial Motel & Serviced Apartments
Robert’s Shark Tank Museum & Collectables
DISCOVER THE HILLTOPS REGION
Looking to make the most of your visit? From local eateries and cosy stays to events happening across the region, the Hilltops Region website has everything you need to plan your perfect getaway.