Welcome to our March 2025 Events Update!
This month, Shoalhaven is buzzing with a variety of exciting events that promise to bring the community together and attract visitors from near and far. Visit our events page to discover what’s on for everyone in the upcoming weeks.
Grant Funding
We are excited to share that applications are now open for the DNSW Regional Event Fund 2025/26. The Regional Event Fund identifies and supports events in regional NSW that enrich the state’s diverse calendar of event experiences, drive increased overnight visitation and boost local economies. If you are interested in applying for the grant for an event being held in the Shoalhaven, contact the events team via events@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au as they would be more than happy to provide you with a letter of support, along with local economy and tourism data (if required).
Planning an Event
Planning an event on Council owned or managed land? Remember to familiarise yourself with the Guidelines to submitting an event application. The team also have a great toolkit of resources available for event organisers in the region, reach out if you would like access to our:
- Event Management Plan Template
- Community Notification Letter & Schedule Template
- Event Marketing Plan Template
- Event Sponsorship Prospectus Template
- A range of best practice example documents such as site plans, risk assessments and parking plans.
If you are hosting an upcoming event in Shoalhaven please remember to list it with the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) or www.shoalhaven.com please reach out to the events team here. If you need any assistance, we’d love to hear from you.
