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Festival of food and fun

You can help Carlsruhe CFA build a better station.

The CFA will host its annual wine and food festival next month, with all funds raised going toward a new station.

Firefighter Greg Clinnick said there would be something for everyone on the day.

“There will be … a jumping castle, camel rides, face-painting, plaster-cast painting and farm animal petting for the kids,” he said.

“From 12.30pm to 2.30pm there will be free balloon art for the kids. Eating and drinking will be catered for with a barbecue, food stalls, popcorn and fairy floss, local wineries, beer brewers, a cidery and gin distillers all on site.”

The day will also include a classic car display and several vintage tractors.

“The funds raised from the festival will allow the brigade to upgrade the station to better protect their local and nearby communities,” Mr Clinnick said.

In August, land was purchased on Cobb and Co Road for a new CFA station to be built. The state government has previously provided $600,000 funding to the project. Further funds were allocated in the 2019-20 state budget.

The station is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.

The Carlsruhe CFA Wine and Food Festival is on Sunday, November 3 between 11am-5pm at Farmer Darryl’s Farm, 97 Trio Road, Kyneton.

Admission is $5 for adults and gold coin donation for children aged under 15. Details: carlsruhefirebrigade.events@gmail.com

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