The Maldon Easter Fair committee has worked hard to put together some special online and interactive events for its 143rd annual fair to ensure community members and local families can still celebrate Easter despite the current restrictions.
Maldon Easter Fair president Peter Thompson said the event is Australia’s only continuously running Easter Fair.
“We have managed to last through two wars and the great depression so we are not going to let this latest obstacle stop us now!” Mr Thompson said.
The traditional lighting of the tower on top of Mount Tarrengower will proceed next Thursday April 9 at 7.30pm to officially launch the fair, but the torch light procession will not go ahead.
The Good Friday open air service at Maldon’s renowned Beehive Chimney will be replaced with a combined church service which will be streamed on Facebook for locals to enjoy from the comfort of their homes from 10.30am.
In order to continue to support local businesses every local who visits the Maldon Historic Bakery on Good Friday will also receive two free Hot Cross Buns compliments of the fair committee.
“We always ask the bakery to provide 25 dozen Hot Cross Buns for the community to enjoy after the Good Friday service so this is a way we can continue to show them our support,” Mr Thompson said.
There will also be a monster Easter Raffle including a wheelbarrow of wines, a travel voucher and a picnic hamper up for grabs for just $2 a ticket. Tickets are available at Maldon Hotel takeaway and Maldon Newsagency and online at https://maldon-easter-fair-inc.myshopify.com/
Proceeds raised will go to local community organisations including: Maldon Hospital, Maldon Brass Band, Maldon Men’s Shed, Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum and Maldon Fire Brigade. If you win any of the three prizes, they will deliver these for free anywhere within Victoria.
Last but not least the committee is coordinating a 143rd Grand Procession like no other! It will be a virtual online parade. Locals are encouraged to photograph or make a 10 second video of their entries in the various categories and email them to peter@chf.net.au to be in the running to win a prize, including cash and Easter Eggs, and a chance to be featured in the online presentation which will air at 10.30am Easter Monday to correspond with the time the parade was scheduled to take place.
Major categories include Best Commercial Entry, Best Private Entry and Best Community Group Entry.
For Children: Best Dressed Teddy Bear, Best Easter Bonnet, Best Cupcake Creation, Best Easter Egg Decoration, Best Easter Drawing/Painting, Best Decorated Toy/ Bike/ Billy Cart/ Pet, Best LEGO Master and Best Costume.
For Adults: Best Cupcake Creation, Best Car/Truck/Tractor Photo, Best Decorated Float/Scooter, Best Costume, Best Easter Bonnet, Best Photographed Pet – Cat/Dog/Horse/Cow/Goat/Sheep etc.
So get creating and get your entries in by Saturday April 11 at 12 noon! Good luck and Happy Easter!