Be Part of What Makes Benalla Festival Special

The Benalla Festival is a much‑loved annual celebration of our region—bringing together locals and visitors to enjoy live music, food, arts, community activities and everything that makes Benalla Rural City unique.

Delivered each November, the Festival showcases our lifestyle, creativity and strong community spirit. Behind the scenes, the Benalla Festival Advisory Committee plays an important role in shaping the vision, direction and delivery of this flagship event.

The 2026 Benalla Festival will run from Saturday 31 October to Sunday 8 November.

We’re inviting community members with an interest in events, culture and community celebration to nominate to join the Committee and help guide the future of the Benalla Festival.

Benalla Festival Advisory Committee – Call for Nominations

The Benalla Festival Advisory Committee supports Council by:

• contributing ideas for festival programming and activities
• helping shape the overall vision and direction of the Festival
• strengthening community involvement and local partnerships
• supporting promotion and engagement across the region

Committee members provide valuable local insight to ensure the Festival continues to reflect the character, creativity and diversity of Benalla Rural City.

Who should nominate?

Nominations are encouraged from people who:

• are passionate about community events and celebrations
• have experience or interest in arts, music, food, tourism or event delivery
• enjoy working collaboratively and sharing ideas
• have a connection to Benalla or the surrounding district

You don’t need formal event experience—just enthusiasm, local knowledge and a commitment to helping the Festival thrive.

Appointments are for a three‑year term, with meetings held periodically in the lead‑up to the Festival.

Nomination Form: Benalla Festival Advisory Committee

The Benalla Festival Advisory Committee assists Council to help plan, promote and organise the Festival. Membership is for a three-year term.

Nomination Form: Benalla Festival Advisory Committee

The Benalla Festival is held annually in November as a celebration of the Benalla Rural City’s lifestyle, its community and country living. The Benalla Festival Advisory Committee assists Council to help plan, promote and organise the Festival. Membership is for a three-year term. Community participation and consultation is a priority of the Committee. The Committee generally meets monthly and then fortnightly in the lead up to the event. Membership of Advisory Committees is by appointment by the Council and subject to the Terms of Reference for the Committee.

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Complete your nomination form by 5pm Wednesday 2 July 2025

For further information contact Manager, Economic Development and Sustainability, Courtney Naughton on 03 5760 2600. Thank you for your nomination.