COMMUNITY NOTICE
Securing the Future of the
Denmark River Arts Market
The Denmark River Arts Market is a much-loved local
tradition - a place where our community comes together,
local makers and vendors can showcase their work, and
visitors are welcomed to Denmark over the holiday period.
It adds real vibrancy to town and helps draw in the tourist
crowds that support our local economy.
To ensure the market can continue into the future, we
need to make sure it's financially sustainable. Like
many community events, the cost of delivering a public
market has increased - particularly the overheads
required to meet safe practices and procedures in line
with State law. These requirements are essential to run a
well-managed event that is safe, compliant, and enjoyable
for everyone.
For this reason, the River Arts Markets Team and the
Denmark Community Resource Centre are trialling a new
approach in 2026: a $5 entry fee per adult, with free
entry for children under 18.
This isn't "just an entry fee"
It's a small contribution that helps make the whole day
possible. For $5, visitors will enjoy local stalls, creative
displays, local produce, live music, kids' entertainment,
workshops, roving acts and so much more- all for less than the cost of a coffee.
Individual! sponsorship and external funding that have
been explored and trialed in the past unfortunately aren't
viable option moving forward.
This decision hasn't been made lightly, but we can't see
another way forward that keeps the market sustainable
while meeting the legal requirements of hosting a public
event responsibly.
We genuinely welcome community input as we trial this
change. If you have feedback or suggestions, please call
the Community Resource Centre and speak with our Manager, Petra, on 9848 2842.
Your voice matters, and we appreciate the community's
ongoing support in helping keep this special event alive
for years to come.
GET IN TOUCH
Do you have any questions or want to get involved with Denmark River Arts Markets?
We'd love to hear from you.
Denmark River Arts Markets coordinator:
Kira Schimmelpfennig
E markets@denmarkriverartsmarkets.com.au
P 0409 920 338
(Pssst... for stall applications head over here)
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