Regional events share in new cash pool

Bendigo Regional Tourism has awarded $70,000 in grants to 16 events across the City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields and Loddon shires.

Bendigo Regional Tourism chairperson Paula Nixon said the new grants aimed to support the good work community organisations and individuals did to attract visitors to the region.

She said more than 60 events expressed interest in the grants, which made the final decisions a tough one for the board.

“The sheer number and quality of submissions we received just goes to prove how many wonderful events are being staged right across our region every year,” Ms Nixon said.

“Preference in this round was given to events with a capacity to draw in tourists from not only the local region, but Melbourne, interstate and even international areas. We know our region has a lot to offer visitors and our rich calendar of events is the perfect vehicle to draw people in and showcase our strengths.”

Bendigo Regional Tourism has awarded grants to the following events;

City of Greater Bendigo:

  • Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival
  • Bendigo Heritage Uncorked
  • Bendigo Writers Festival
  • Festival of Light
  • Heathcote Food & Wine Festival

Mount Alexander Shire:

  • Maldon Puppetfest
  • Castlemaine Children’s Literature Festival
  • Castlemaine Jazz Festival
  • Castlemaine State Festival
  • Castlemaine Beanie Affair
  • Harcourt Applefest

Central Goldfields Shire:

  • Maryborough Wings and Wheels
  • Goldfields Rally Dunolly
  • Opera Under the Stars

Loddon Shire:

  • Naturally New Age Festival
  • Inglewood Alive
  • Boort Sculpture by the Lake

 

The grants have been made possible thanks to funding through Tourism Victoria.

Bendigo Regional Tourism is a collaborative board of representatives of the City of Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander, Central Goldfields and Loddon shires with funding support of Tourism Victoria.

For more information visit City of Greater Bendigo