{"id":4051,"date":"2023-02-22T16:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T05:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=4051"},"modified":"2023-02-22T16:13:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T05:13:26","slug":"opportunity-to-make-a-splash-and-be-a-part-of-the-2023-lakes-festival-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/opportunity-to-make-a-splash-and-be-a-part-of-the-2023-lakes-festival-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Opportunity to make a splash and be a part of the 2023 Lakes Festival Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Central Coast Council is inviting businesses, community groups and event organisers to propose an event, or activity to be a part of the annual 10-day Lakes Festival program celebrating the Coast\u2019s diverse waterways.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lakes Festival, scheduled to run from 3-12 November 2023, is an annual reminder of the variety of lakes and waterways available on the Central Coast. The program brings together an array of local organisations and businesses to host a range of family-friendly activities or events each November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Council Unit Manager Community and Culture, Glenn Cannard said The Lakes Festival is one of the region\u2019s biggest events which debuts every spring and is made special by locals who host a variety of entertaining and innovative activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe calendar of events linked to The Lakes Festival Program last year attracted over 20,000 festival goers,\u201d Mr Cannard said.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis year we are continuing to seek expressions of interests from new and returning businesses, companies, organisations, and community groups who have a unique activity or event concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo idea is too big or too small. Ideas can be anything centred around the theme, or location of our waterways, from festivals, sporting events, art events, outdoor installations, water education, workshops, and community events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA few examples we have previously had in our program include, The Colour Run, Norah Head Lighthouse Festival, Clambake, Toukley Arts & Craft, Long Jetty Street Festival, Park Feast and more!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The successful applicants for 2023 will benefit by being included in Council\u2019s festival program and marketing campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also the opportunity to apply for up to $5,000 of funding as part of the expression of interest application under the Event Innovation Funding program. The funding is aimed at assisting events that meet the criteria upon application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guidelines for EOIs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n