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Prize money increase!  
That's right..... this year's High Country Festival Grand Parade best overall entry now has prize money of a whopping $1,500 thanks to major sponsor, Martins Garage Holden-Nissan-Subaru.
But, that's not the only prize with other categories also eligible for bragging rights so start planning your float now to be a part of the fun.

Martins Garage Grand Parade
This year's theme is 'Fancy Pants'

    Grand Parade Registration Form

​Martins Garage Grand Parade Indemnity
 
I, the above named applicant of the above address (and on behalf of myself, the persons involved by my Club, School or Group in this application, am aware and acknowledge that participating at the Martins Garage Grand Parade involves inherent risks, including the risk of injury to life or death and damage to property and in undertaking such activities, I do so at my own risk. 2. I am also aware that it is a condition of participation Martins Garage Grand Parade that Rotary, its officers and employees, agents and volunteers are released by me from all liability how so ever arising from injury or damage to both property and person how so ever caused (whether fatal or otherwise) arising out of my participation in the Event whether or not such injury or damage is due to any negligent act, breach of duty, default and/or omission on the part of Rotary, its officers and employees, agents or volunteers. 3. I indemnify Rotary, its officers and employees, agents and volunteers against all loss, damage and expenses (including legal costs on a solicitor and own client basis) arising out of or in connection with any claims, actions, proceedings or demands of any kind arising directly or indirectly as a consequence of my participation in the Event. 4. I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the Event is as a consequence of my own free will and desire and that I have read and understood the above warning, release and indemnity. 5. I warrant that I am 18 years of age or older and am lawfully able to enter into this above release and indemnity. 
​Entries due by Wednesday 30 October 2019 
Download the Martins Garage Mansfield Rotary Grand Parade Entry Form

You can also email: karen@highcountryfestival.com.au with details of your Grand Parade Entry

Information for Entrants
The theme for all entries is
'Fancy Pants!'
  • There are no categories to enter. The judge will do overall and then select other prizes.
  • All entries must participate in the theme of the parade including business entries.
  • If entering a vehicle we need to know how many and size.
  • Meet at the Botanic Park by 9.30am as this allows the Rotary Club to organise the order of entries  for the parade and judging of entries. 
  • All entries other than large trucks are to drive, ride, walk into the park as directed by Rotary Club coordinators. 
  • Large trucks are to line up along the road verge facing the town.
  • Parade starts at 11am. It proceeds along High St and turns back down the other side of High St at the Foodworks turn through and finish back at the Botanic Park.​
  • Good luck with your entries and thank you for being part of this event which has been running for over 30 years.

2019 Prizes & Categories 

  • $1500 for the overall winning entry – Martins Garage
  • $750 for the best community group/club (inc sports) category - Murphy Fresh 
  • $500 for the best school entry -  Alpine Civil
  • $100 for best small animal entry (dog, goat, sheep, pig, miniature donkey/pony) – Mansfield Vet Clinic
  • $500 for best community entry including sports
  • $150 for best vehicle – Martins Garage
  • Mansfield & District Race Club best Fancy Pants dressed entrant – 2 gate entry tickets to the Melbourne Cup Picnic Races Tues 5 November

$1500
Martins Garage Best Entry
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  • $750 for the best community group/club (inc sports) category
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$500 for the best school entry

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​$100 for best small animal entry (dog, goat, sheep, pig, miniature donkey/pony)

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Mansfield & District Race Club best Fancy Pants dressed entrant – 2 gate entry tickets to the Melbourne Cup Picnic Races Tues 5 Nov