​The Bay Festival is made possible by the support of sponsors, partners, local businesses, and volunteers. Whether selling products, lending a hand, or enjoying the day with your family, your involvement helps sustain this community-run, not-for-profit event.

 

Join us—performers, creators, volunteers

 

Are you a musician, artist, hobbyist, or someone who loves to help out? We’d love to have you involved! Share your talents or lend a hand to help make this event special.

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Volunteers and participants receive free entry to the Community Fair. Volunteer shifts are 2.5 hours long and open to anyone aged 16 and over.

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Get your tickets early 

 

By purchasing tickets ahead of time, you help us better prepare for the number of attendees and improve our services. Remember, kids under 12 can attend for free, and we’re making sure they’ll have plenty of activities to enjoy.

 

Help us grow

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We’re excited to showcase the best our community has to offer, from local talent to fresh ideas. We welcome your creativity to help make the festival even better this year and beyond.​​​

 

Thank you to our supporters

 

We sincerely appreciate the support from the District Council of Grant, the South Australian Tourism Commission, the City of Mount Gambier, and Mount Gambier Bendigo Bank for their seed funding, in-kind services, and helpful advice, making this festival possible.

 

A special thank you to our local businesses and partners, whose contributions have been essential in bringing the festival to life, and local photographers Adam Johnstone and Kai Ievins for allowing us to feature their stunning images of the Port MacDonnell region.