2019-20 Regional Event Scheme funding announced

Minister for Tourism, Hon Paul Papalia CSC MLA and the Minister for Regional Development, Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC have announced a funding boost for regional tourism in WA. 

A total of 68 regional events across the State will share $1,082,500 funding from the Regional Events Scheme 2019-20, supported by the State Government through Tourism WA and Royalties for Regions. 

The funding will support popular Wheatbelt events including the Kulin Bush Races, the Avon Descent, A Taste of Chittering, the York Motorcycle Festival, the Beverley Heroic cycle race, the Lancelin Ocean Classic Festival and the Moondyne Festival in Toodyay. 

A variety of events throughout the year will bring visitors into the Wheatbelt and support local communities.

 “The Regional Events Scheme provides economic and social benefits to regional communities through job creation, tourism and community involvement. The successful applicants should be congratulated as these events give host towns an opportunity to showcase their unique part of WA to new audiences.” Said Minister for Regional Development, Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC.

Wheatbelt events are listed below: 

Read the media release here.