Be part of Scenic Rim Eat Local Week - Register your event

www.eatlocalweek.com.au

This is your chance to be part of an award-winning food and farming event that contributes about $2 million to the Scenic Rim's economy annually, with Council organisers looking for new events and the return of crowd favourites. 

Scenic Rim Regional Council Mayor Greg Christensen said after last year's cancellation due to COVID-19 restrictions, locals and visitors alike are counting down to the 10th anniversary of Scenic Rim Eat Local Week (26 June to 4 July).

"With upward of 90 events on the festival's program in previous years, there are so many ways for local businesses and groups to join in,” he said. 

"We're encouraging tourism operators and businesses that produce, sell or serve Scenic Rim food, wine or brewed products to apply to host an event or be a stallholder at our signature event at Aratula, the Winter Harvest Festival, on Saturday 3 July. 
  
"This year Council is able to waive the usual $150 event/stallholder fees thanks to a grant received from the Australian Government Bushfire Recovery Initiative. 

"Council is also making use of these funds to extend the Winter Harvest Festival for an extra hour until 5pm with additional entertainment on the main stage. 

"Potential events include long table 'paddock to plate' lunches, degustation dinners, wine tastings and workshops as well as free and low-cost activities for families including farm gate experiences and cooking classes.

"Previous participants have reported significant increases in visitation and sales both during and after Scenic Rim Eat Local Week. Traditionally, there is an influx of visitors from near and far, and event holders benefit from association with a range of sponsors and ambassadors, as well as widespread media coverage."

Event/stallholder expressions of interest are now open and close on 28 February 2021. Download your application forms from the website www.eatlocalweek.com.au

Tickets will go on sale when the 2021 program is unveiled at the end of April. 

"The safety of our community is always at the forefront of our minds and Council will continue to monitor the current COVID-19 restrictions and rules in all aspects of our planning. All events will need to comply with COVID Safe guidelines," Cr Christensen said.