Event Support

Council
Supporting
Local Events

Are you organising an event? Whether you have an incubator event or an existing event, there are many ways Council supports our local community events:

A dedicated Tourism and Events Officer - Your Council contact for all event enquiries, hiring of Council venues, traffic management planning, event funding opportunities, free promotional opportunities, and making an appointment.

In-kind event support

Promotion across our Glen Innes Highlands website and social media platforms

Promotion through the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre

Applying for funding through Council’s Local Economic Development Support Fund

Ad-hoc sponsorship opportunities

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Christmas in the Highlands
24 November 2022

Celebrate Christmas Glen Innes Highlands style with music, dance, markets, a visit from Santa, Christmas tree displays, and the 'switch on' of the annual street light display.

Christmas in the Highlands
24 November 2022

Deepwater Races
January 2023

Held annually in January, the Deepwater Cup is a great day of racing, fashion on the field, and entertainment

Deepwater Races
January 2023

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Glen Innes Cup
January 2023

Held annually in January, the Glen Innes Cup is the premier racing event for Glen Innes Highlands.

Glen Innes Cup
January 2023

Glen Innes Show
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Glen Innes Show
10 - 12 February 2023

Conducted over three days in February and jam-packed with excitement and entertainment for all age groups and interests.

Glen Innes Show
10 - 12 February 2023

Minerama Fossicking Gem<div>& Jewellery Show</div><div>10 - 12 March 2023</div>

Minerama Fossicking Gem
& Jewellery Show
10 - 12 March 2023

NSW’s largest annual gem, jewellery and fossicking show held over the 2nd weekend in March attracts visitors and traders from all over Australia.

Minerama Fossicking Gem
& Jewellery Show
10 - 12 March 2023

Australian Celtic Festival
<div>4 May - 7 May 2023</div>

Australian Celtic Festival
4 May - 7 May 2023

On the 1st weekend in May each year, discover Celtic music, dance, fashion, art, massed pipe bands in the street parade, traditional cuisines like Haggis, and much more.

Australian Celtic Festival
4 May - 7 May 2023

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Marketing & Promotion

Glen Innes Highlands promotes events happening in our community to visitors and the local community across our channels:

Glen Innes Highlands Facebook & Instagram
Glen Innes Highlands monthly e-newsletter
Glen Innes Severn Council Facebook
Flyers displayed at the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre

Want to learn more about how we can promote your event?

Contact us to make an appointment

Promote Your Event Through ATDW

The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) is an opportunity for you to promote your event or business to potential customers in Australia and overseas, for FREE!

ATDW Operator Guidelines & Helpful Hints

Listing Guidelines

Register and list your event with ATDW

The benefits for registering on the ATDW are huge and registration is free and is open to all tourism operators (including businesses and event organisers) within New South Wales.

• FREE marketing and promotion for your event or business across Distribution networks

• Opportunity to leverage other free Destination NSW promotional opportunities

• Promotion through a number of Distributor websites including; Glen Innes Highlands, Visit NSW (11 million visits to their website a year) and Australia.com

• Promotion through Distibutors social media platforms

Once you have successfully registered and entered your product details into the ATDW-Online database, your listing will be reviewed by a team of Quality Assurance Specialists who will then approve your listing and make it available for publishing on a number of Distributor websites.

Login or register with Get Connected to list your event or business.