Dahlia and Arts Ideas forum
Burra Cafe
Event Purpose
To engage the local community in a meaningful, inclusive discussion to ensure the Dahlia and Arts Festival remains vibrant, contemporary, and relevant for future generations.
The forum aims to capture ideas, reflect on past successes, and identify practical improvements to strengthen the festival's future.
How will we do this?
Invite broad community participation in shaping the future of the Dahlia and Arts Festival.
Identify key themes, ideas, and ambitions from the community and EFI members.
Consider historic successes and current risks and challenges.
Review relevant planning documents such as the 2013 Eaglehawk Town Centre Masterplan.
Explore creative, safe, and cost-effective alternatives for key festival components like the parade.
Produce a post-event report and action plan for adoption by EFI.
Date & Time
Thursday 12th June
Forum runs from 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Location
Eaglehawk Rotary
Format
World Café style group discussions
Catering
Light supper provided
Audience
Open to all community members, traders, creatives, young people, volunteers, and past participants
Facilitation
Led by President Reece Hendy with assistance from EFI members and guests who will structure discussion
Follow-up
A written summary and action plan will be developed and adopted by EFI
Discussion Points
Festival Highlights – What are our favourite memories and events?
The Masterplan – What opportunities exist to align within the 2013 Eaglehawk Town Centre Masterplan?
Risks and Challenges – What’s holding us back or creating stress?
Parade Future – Could we redesign the parade to save money and reduce risk?