Bowlers have flocked to Young to participate in this year's Cherry Festival Bowls Tournaments.
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The 21st annual ladies' triples and 13th mixed pairs tournaments were played last week, and the three-day 29th annual men's triples competition begins on Tuesday.
Hundreds of bowlers participate in the events throughout the week-long lawn bowls event, with players travelling from Canberra, South Coast, Illawarra, Sydney and as far as Raymond Terrace to participate.
Thirty-eight ladies teams competed in last week's triples, and 38 duos competed in the mixed pairs.
One of the organisers and bowlers Margo Parker said it was Young's biggest lawn bowls event.
"It's a great thing for the town, they all stay here and spend money down the street. They love the cherries and all want to get some cherries while they're here," she said.
"Small country bowling clubs are struggling so we really capitalise on this time of year, it's definitely our biggest money earner.
"It's great to get the number of teams we have. We have really good greens and people love coming here. People keep coming back. It's a great way to meet people and it's a great game for couples because you can travel around and compete together," she said.
Over 60s ACT representative Alan Taylor and NSW over 60s representative Rick Malley were participating in the mixed pairs event.
All three greens have been in use which is a rare occurrence for the club, organisers said.
The men's triples begins Tuesday and ends Thursday.
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