A great start for the Christmas festivities is a visit to the Yaralla Estate, Nullawarra Avenue, Concord West on Friday, 6th December for Carols at Yaralla. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. Parking in the grounds.
Bring your children. Bring your grandchildren. Just come along. It’s a relaxing and fun evening for young and old. Musical entertainment. Santa’s visit. Sausage sizzle and other food stalls. Bring a chair or a blanket. Just come and have fun.
To see last year’s Carols visit click here
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