Jessica Micallef
Daffodils are still in full bloom this year in Kyneton.
The 2020 Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival, which usually attracts up to 20,000 people across 11 days, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic but festival members have rolled up their sleeve to continue to bring some cheer to the community.
Festival president Peter Henderson said the event’s biggest fundraiser was selling daffodils outside the local Woolworths. This year they’ve turned to Facebook.
“We have small containers just to brighten up the lives of people a little bit,” he said.
Mr Henderson said next year’s festival would be “bigger and better than ever.”
“The festival has been going for years and it has stood the test of time,” he said. “We get interstate and overseas visitors and we have great things like the ferret racing, the dog dash, the gardens and art and photography exhibitions and competitions … it will continue.”
To purchase daffodils contact: daffodil@netcon.net.au
