More than 300 smiling faces visited the Stawell Entertainment Centre at the weekend to help make for one of the best Stawell Christmas Tree Festivals to date.
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Now in its 14th year, the weekend’s festival has been described as “the most successful yet".
The festival is organised by the Stawell Lutheran congregation in partnership with other community and religious bodies in Stawell.
The festival ran across Saturday and Sunday, with various Christmas activities for all ages.
A performance from Marnoo and Stawell West Primary School students as well as members of the Stawell Performing Arts Company proved popular on Sunday.
“The entertainment on Sunday afternoon was best we have had in the 14 years,” festival planning committee secretary John simpkin said.
“We had about 100 people come along and support it.
“The displays and other workshops we ran on both days were also really well received.”
About $3000 was raised over the two days, with funds to be shared across community groups in Stawell as well as going to help drought relief for farmers across the country.
“It is a nice way to raise funds for those who need it as well as embrace the Christmas spirit,” Mr Simpkin said.
