EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Shire of Nannup is seeking submissions for events and activities throughout Nannup and beyond for the 2026 Southern Forests & Valleys Heritage Festival, celebrating our natural, built, and cultural heritage, that inspire a sense of pride and belonging to a shared cultural heritage.

WHEN DOES THE 2026 HERITAGE FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE

Saturday 18 April - Sunday 26 April 2026

The Festival encourages events and activities that showcase the South West diverse Communities and support the towns vision and aspirations for the future.

You may be part of an organisation or business within the Shire of Nannup or know where you want to hold an event. The Shire of Nannup offers booking of its spaces, such as the Town Hall, Parks, gardens and reserves.

ADVERTISING

Your events and activities will be advertised and promoted through a marketing campaign with Southern Forest and Valleys and span across the south west towns of Balingup, Walpole, Nannup, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Pemberton, Greenbushes, Manjimup, Donnybrook and Northcliffe.

HOW CAN I APPLY

Applicants should submit the following information.

1. Complete the Request for Proposal form.

2. Attach supporting materials

3. Pictures/videos of the proposed event/activity

4. Pictures/videos and/or links to previous works or performances

Early submissions ensure advertising.

DISCOVER OUR HISTORY

Discover the nature culture and heritage that has shaped our region through: engaging historic tours, family friendly activities, workshops, heritage walks, demonstrations and much more.

Your organisation, group or business can be inventive to create a great experience with ideas below. 

Aboriginal storytelling and cultural experiences

History and heritage walks

Exhibitions

Lectures, workshops and panel talks

Digital, VR and immersive experiences

Behind the scenes tours of iconic heritage buildings, churches, RSL Hall, Nannup Hospital, museum, Town Hall etc

Children’s and family activities

Historic dance, costume, art, music and sporting events

Clubs and community groups events

Traditional foods and beverage events

Traditional crafts and heritage conservation workshops

Multicultural history of Nannup events

Heritage photography workshops

Heritage building, parks, gardens, and natural environment experiences

Trails and Workshops

And more including Friends of Donnelly River and Jarrahwood

 

MAKE UP YOUR OWN AWESOME EVENT - THESE ARE IDEAS ONLY

HERITAGE FESTIVAL APPLICATION:

YOUR ORGANISATIONAL DETAILS (NOMINATOR)

NB: All submissions must be made by groups and businesses in Nannup. Please return to the Shire of Nannup, or email direct to nannup@nannup.wa.gov.au. All entries must be received by the advertised due dates, and we will work with you to ensure the correct marketing to best promote your groups and business.

15 Adam Street, Nannup 6275       www.nannup.wa.gov.au             (08) 9756 1018