Following recommendations by the Australian Government, in an effort to slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Eat Art Night Market scheduled for 20 March 2020 has been cancelled.  For further information and updates on changes to Council events and services visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au. For the latest information on the Coronavirus, please visit the Australian Government Department of Health website at www.health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov and the NSW Health website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx.

Welcome to Georges River’s events toolkit.

We’ve made it easy for you to bring your events to Georges River local government area – just follow these four steps:

1. Read the Event Application Form to make sure you understand everything you need to provide before you start filling out the form.
2. Contact Council’s Events Team before you start your application on events@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or 9330 6400 as they will talk you through the required documentation and help make your application successful.
3. Prepare your Application Form and related documents. Make sure you provide as much information as possible when filling out the forms to avoid delays.
4. Lodge your online Event Application Form. Pay the upfront application fee of $50.  An invoice for the full fee payment will be issued when you are notified that your application has been successful.  Full fee payment is required before the Event Permit is issued.

Events not requiring a formal event application

The process above is not required in the following circumstances:

• If your event takes place on private land.
• If your event will be attended by fewer than 80 people in a public park or reserve.
• Schools, performances, celebrations, weddings and group activities which have been booked through Council's park and hall booking process. 
• If you wish to book a Library space via the Library booking process 
• If you wish to make Museum Bookings, please email directly museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
• Small street parties which have require road closure permit. 

 

Useful documents

External Event Application Form

Request for Council Support for a Community Run Event

Georges River Events Strategy

Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy

Georges River Fees and Charges

Guide to event sites