COHUNA residents and visitors to the area will be rewarded for exploring the area’s various attractions thanks to a new initiative which launches tomorrow.
The Cohuna Progress Association and businesses have united to form the Keys to Cohuna Challenge, inspired by the publicity the town received when Triple J Drive duo, Veronica and Lewis completed five tasks to receive the Keys to Cohuna last July.
The progress association have dubbed three days of events coinciding with the challenge launch as Cohuna Unlocked, with the term to become a common phrase for future celebrations.
“Cohuna can be unlocked at any time, and we hope to use the ‘Cohuna Unlocked’ as a catchphrase to use when cool things are happening,” event co-ordinator, Jodie Hay said.
People who accept to take on the challenge of receiving the Keys to Cohuna will need to complete six out of 10 tasks and show proof of achieving these to Gateway to Gannawarra volunteers.
Those who complete the requirements will receive their own Key to Cohuna, which enables discounts or special offers from close to 30 businesses.
“These tasks are more achievable than what Veronica and Lewis had to do,” Mrs Hay said.
“People will be able to kayak or ski along Gunbower Creek, swim in the creek or explore the Gunbower Forest.”
The Keys to Cohuna launch will occur tomorrow at the Gateway to Gannawarra Centre between 10am and 2pm.
Meanwhile, Factory and Field Waffles will mark its opening evening hours tonight with a sold-out Friday Night Chill, whilst the first Market on the Move will occur on Sunday.
Seven locations will be open throughout the day, with people able to learn more about the diverse agricultural practices that occur within the district.
The initiative expands on tours that occurred during the Big Cohuna Festival last November, enabling visitors to explore some of the district’s agricultural producers.
Mal and Vicki Johnson’s McMillans farm is one of the locations to feature during Sunday’s festivities, with the couple renowned for creating items using recycled materials.
“The event enables us to get our name out in the community, as well as sell some of our wares,” Mr Johnson said.
A number of other local producers will take part in the event, including Leitchville resident, Cooper Taylor.
The 12-year-old provides a number of the town’s businesses with eggs through his business, which has expanded rapidly since its creation in January.
“I started with 20 chooks, and now I have 350,” he said.
“The chickens lay 1000 eggs per week, and I hope to have 40 dozen eggs on sale during the market.”
Other events occurring on Sunday include a Gather and Feast picnic at Shukura Park Farm and tours at two venues.
Details on all events are available at the Gateway to Gannawarra Centre.
