Local businesses and groups have an opportunity to be part of Harvest Festival – one of the Central Coast’s largest and most successful events.

Central Coast Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for new event hub partners for the festival, which this year attracted 32,000 locals and visitors and injected over $8million into the local economy.

Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard said the continued growth and success of the event was largely thanks to the new ideas and contributions of local businesses, companies, organisations and community groups.

“Attendance numbers for this year’s Harvest Festival were up by 100 percent, which reaffirms that this event really resonates with both locals and visitors,” Mr Cannard said.

“The event is a celebration of farm, friends, food and fun in our picturesque hinterland region and it’s made possible through the contribution of a range of unique event hub partners.

“On Saturday and Sunday of the June long weekend we seek to offer event attendees a range of experiences, activities and fantastic local produce and food across our event trail which spans Dooralong, Jilliby, Yarramalong, Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain, Peats Ridge, Somersby and Calga. 

“We’re always seeking new ideas and contributions to make Harvest Festival even better and we’d love to hear how you’d like to be involved.”

Mayor Jane Smith said Council invites local businesses and groups to contribute to a unique celebration of quality local produce and sustainability.

“Harvest Festival gives both locals and tourists an insiders experience of our incredibly beautiful and fertile hinterland, which is home to wonderful farming communities and unique businesses,” Mayor Smith said.

“It is a great opportunity to showcase our great local produce to the world and I encourage our local producers to get involved.”

Council is seeking a range of Expression of Interest ideas including but not limited to:

• open farm gate sales
• ticketed farm tours/talks
• pick your own produce
• tours and talks
• indigenous cultural experiences/bush tucker tours
• cinema under the stars
• art events/installations
• live music events
• family fun events
• cooking demonstrations
• food experiences with local produce
• obstacle course races/fun runs.

Interested businesses, companies, organisations or community groups should complete an Expression of Interest by 5pm, Monday 23 September 2019.

Find out more information and complete the Expression of Interest by visiting centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/council/news/harvest-festival-event-hub-expression-interest