Events
COVID-19 & Events
As you are aware the Australia Health Protection Principal Committee has recommended protocols on organised gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All ‘non-essential’ events of 500 + people should be cancelled or postponed until further notice.
For updated information about Activities and Gatherings please visit the Government of SA Website
Any event or activity will need to complete a COVID Safe Plan OR a COVID Management Plan depending on the size/ type of event through SA Health;
COVID Management Plan CLICK HERE
We have put together a guide to assist organizers in developing management strategies for COVID
CLICK HERE to Download the MBDC COVID Guide to events
More information
For more information regarding events please contact Chloe Head, Events & Tourism Support on 8391 7238.
- running events running events
- road closures/traffic restrictions road closures/traffic restrictions
- event support program event support program
- ANZAC Day ANZAC Day
Here are some documents you may need to complete for events held in the Mount Barker District Council region:
If you are planning an event on Council land:
Permit Application to Conduct Activities in the Mt Barker District Council
If you have food stalls at your event:
Temporary Food Stall Notification Form
During fire season- if you have a BBQ or gas or open coal stall:
Application for Fire Permit for an Event (online form)
All Community Events need to complete the SAPOL Crowded places Assessment:
SAPOL Assessment- Crowded Places
Event Organisers responsibilities for Community Events using Public Toilets
Mount Barker District Councils Toilet Block & BBQ Cleaning Schedule
Community Noticeboard
Do you have an event/activity to promote? Events and activities held in the Mount Barker District Council area can be promoted on Council's online Community Noticeboard. Simply fill out the online form
To view the Section 33 notice, click on the event name for all roads and times affected.
| Event | Road closure / traffic restriction | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannons Adelaide Rally | Road Closure | POSTPONED Until 24-27th 2021 | various |
The Event Support Program occurs annually, usually around May.
Mount Barker District Council has and continues to be supportive of local events that provide our communities with either economic or social benefit. Each year (usually around May), individuals and/or community groups who are considering running an event during the following financial year, are invited to participate in the Event Support Program through an expression of interest process. Even if you do not have all the details yet, this process will at least provide Council with an indication of possible events and reservation of sponsorship dollars or in-kind support.
For example - you may be a group that is considering running a festival late in the following financial year. We do not expect that you would have finalized dates, times, performers, nor know exactly what assistance you may need from Council.
Due to the amount of events affected by COVID-19 in 2020, this year the program will be taking into consideration those events that support Local Business and Community to stimulate the local economy.
Every event planned to run between 1st July- 30th September 2020 will need to provide an alternative date after the 1st October 2020 in case the COVID-19 restrictions are still in place.
The funds available may not allow us to support all events with cash contribution, however there are ways which we can assist all events with in kind support.
- Cash Sponsorship is subject to final budget allocation, tourism event costs and the assessment of expressions of interest received from across the district.
- We are also committed to ensuring transparent and equitable investment across the district
** Please note; we only support activities run in the Mount Barker District Council area and will NOT fund an entire event (there must be other financial stakeholders).
Please note that all event organisers/community groups must participate in the expression of interest process regardless of whether you have been funded in the past.
EVENT SUPPORT PROGRAM 2020-2021 CRITERIA CLICK HERE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM CLICK HERE
Download the above form, once complete email to council@mountbarker.sa.gov.au
Anzac Day 2020 was different due to COVID-19 restrictions that were in place to avoid crowds gathering.
Macclesfield RSL developed a pack that contains activities and projects for children and families to assist them in participating and learning about ANZAC day whilst at home.