Applications opened today, 4 August, for the City of Victor Harbor’s Festivals and Events Sponsorship program.

The program provides financial and in kind supported to eligible groups and organisations to help stage events and festivals that fit within the council’s community plan.

The council says it is committed to fostering a vibrant festival and event culture that delivers economic, social and promotional outcomes for the community.

It has allocated a $35,000 funding pool to the program with two rounds of applications. The first round opens today and the second will open in January 2021.

The program will support respectful co-existence between events and the local business community and residents, aiming for collaborative business and social opportunities, by ensuring a good fit between event types and  event sites.

Aiming to strike a balance between stimulating quality events and their environmental and community impacts, the council will consult the community as far in advance as possible of an upcoming event.

It will support event organisers to hold welcoming, accessible and safe events that enhance Victor Harbor’s brand, improve the business climate and encourage community participation and interaction.

There is a particular focus on encouraging events that draw off-season visitation to the city.

More information is available on the City of Victor Harbor website.