In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and Mr Dennis Wilson hosted a Vice Regal Morning Tea, in conjunction with the Young branch of the Country Women’s Association of NSW, to thank members of the Young and Cootamundra State Emergency Services for their ongoing efforts in responding to recent flood impacts. For more information, see: cwaofnsw.org.au

Following this, the Governor, accompanied by Mr Wilson, officially opened the 2022 National Cherry Festival in Young, toured Festival stalls and displays, viewed performances including the Massed Pipes and Drums Spectacular, and participated in the Cherry Festival Street Parade.