Plan Your Event

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Welcome! The Snowy Monaro is an incredible region with a wide range of activities to discover and provides a unique and broad backdrop to host events. 

Nestled in nature and bustling with adventure, the Snowy Monaro Region is so much fun. From skiing and snowboarding in winter to mountain biking, hiking and immersing yourself in a mountain stream in summer, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

We are here to help make sure events are safe and successful, and run smoothly across all our superb venues and facilities. Go on, host your event in our wonderful region! 

Follow the link to find our SMRC Notice of Intention of Events(PDF, 82KB) form.

Event Approval

We want to keep everyone safe while having fun at your event. There are some legislations to follow, plus, a few forms you will need to complete prior to holding an event in the Snowy Monaro. 

First, complete and lodge the Snowy Monaro Notice of Intention to Organise and Event(PDF, 82KB) form, including as much detail about your event as possible.

An event response will outline any Council approvals required. 

The following are some examples of activities that require additional approval:

We recommend allowing a minimum of six months for event notifications to allow time for any of the above approval processes which include applications submitted to scheduled meetings.

Seeking Support For Your Event

Snowy Monaro Council recognises that a thriving events culture is important in a community. The contribution that events bring to the region's cultural diversity is valued and our events team is here to help make your event a success. 

Sponsorship 

The best method for event support is through the Event Sponsorship Request. To request sponsorship, you will need to address the following items in the Event Sponsorship Request form

  • Meet all eligibility criteria 
  • Details of the event, date, time and location,
  • Purpose and target market 
  • Level of funding 
  • Expected visitation from outside of the Snowy Monaro Region
  • How you are promoting your event

Applications for event sponsorship should be submitted a minimum of three (3) months from the event to allow time for a report to a Council meeting for determination.

Apply now using the Event Sponsorship Request form.

If you have any questions please reach out to our friendly Events Team for help: 

Email: Events@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au | Phone: 1300 345 345

Contact the Events Team

Reach out to our friendly Events Team for help. Our team can assist with: 

  • Event approvals
  • Event dates 
  • Facilities and bookings
  • Local connections with business and community groups
  • Free listing on the regional calendar of events
  • Assistance with event listing on Visit NSW ATDW site

Email: Events@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au | Phone: 1300 345 345

What's on?

Our events teams collate and maintain our region’s most comprehensive Calendar of Events.

Event organisers can list their event for free by sending their event details to events@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au

To register for  to receive our weekly ‘What’s On’ newsletter detailing upcoming events, click here.

Booking a facility

Looking to book a Council owned facility or venue? 

You can now do this online, click here. 


Events that impact local roads

If you are planning to organise an event in our region and it impacts local roads, you need to ensure you provide an application to the Local Traffic Committee Roads Act.

Applications to the Local Traffic Committee require a 90 day turnaround as there are many stakeholders and agencies involved in making this happen to ensure your event is safe for our community.

Please contact Council if you have any questions and to obtain an application form by phoning 1300 345 345 or email events@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au