11/04/2026
Rain or shine, we'll be there tomorrow at the Derwent Valley Autumn Festival
And this post truly says it all - we love our community so much ❤️
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The night before always carries a mix of emotions — the excitement of finally being here, the nervous energy of refreshing the BOM forecast one too many times, and the inevitable last-minute changes that keep us on our toes.
But before tomorrow begins, we just want to pause and say a genuine, heartfelt thank you.
They say it takes a village… in our case, it takes an entire community — and what an incredible, generous, and supportive one we are so lucky to be part of.
Most people arrive on the day and enjoy the event without ever seeing the sheer scale of what goes on behind the scenes. And that’s okay — because this is why we do it. But it’s worth saying again: we are all volunteers. We juggle this alongside our jobs, our families, and our everyday lives, simply because we care deeply about our community and what this event brings to it.
To every single person who has helped us get to this point — and to those giving their time tomorrow — thank you. Truly. We could not do this without you.
A special thank you from Kylie to the organising committee — Janine, Sarah Jayne, Chris and Brett — for your countless hours, commitment, and unwavering support. And to our fellow Rotarians — Sue, Craig, Shelley, Mick, Steve, Bernie and Ros — we may be a small group, but together we achieve something pretty remarkable, time and time again. It’s something we can all be incredibly proud of.
No matter what tomorrow brings, including the weather, we are so proud — proud of this event, proud of what it represents, and most of all, proud of this amazing community we are so fortunate to support.
See you all tomorrow for a very authentically Tasmanian day 🍁🍂
