Draft Event Strategy Open for Community Engagement
Published on 05 March 2025
Draft Event Strategy Open for Community Engagement
The Rural City of Wangaratta’s draft Events & Attractions Strategy 2025-2029 was endorsed for public exhibition at last week’s Council meeting. Community members are invited to provide feedback on the draft through the Connect Wangaratta website until 28 March 2025.
The draft strategy has been shaped by community input. This process included an online survey, community drop-in sessions at various venues, and workshops with key stakeholders. Key insights from these consultations highlighted several priorities:
- Develop partnerships that support the delivery of events within the Municipality.
- Increase the tourism and economic benefit to the community.
- Reduce environmental impacts and increase community accessibility.
- Ensure investments align with the council plan.
- Review and assess the current event programs to ensure they align with community satisfaction and council priorities.
This draft strategy provides a roadmap for decision-making, setting goals, and realising aspirations in Council-led events, marquee event attraction, and community event support. It reflects our community’s strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity in our event calendar.
Irene Grant, Mayor:
"Events play a vital role in bringing our community together, driving tourism, and boosting the local economy. This draft strategy reflects the priorities and aspirations of our residents, ensuring that our event calendar remains vibrant, accessible, and sustainable. We encourage everyone to have their say and help shape the future of events in our municipality."
In 2018, Council adopted the 2018-2023 Events & Attractions Strategy, marking a milestone in shaping the municipality’s event landscape. With evolving community needs and future considerations in mind, the revision of this Strategy is timely and essential.
For more information and to participate in shaping the future of events in our community, visit the Connect website by 28 March 2025. https://connect.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/event-strategy/surveys/events-strategy