Homegrown Parkes Community Event
Sat 12 Sep '26 (BIANNUAL event)
Overview
The Biannual Homegrown Parkes event provides over 50 market stalls selling local and regional products, along with educational workshops and engagement through art, music and drama.
Homegrown Parkes is the only event of this type in the Central West, combining opportunities to learn through workshops and displays, be entertained by local artists, enjoy the best products from our local and regional producers and enjoy freshly prepared food and…
The Biannual Homegrown Parkes event provides over 50 market stalls selling local and regional products, along with educational workshops and engagement through art, music and drama.
Homegrown Parkes is the only event of this type in the Central West, combining opportunities to learn through workshops and displays, be entertained by local artists, enjoy the best products from our local and regional producers and enjoy freshly prepared food and refreshments throughout the day.
Homegrown Parkes promotes local and regional stallholders and food vendors.
This day is provided free to the community in the beautiful, green and leafy surrounds of Cooke Park located in the Centre of town. Parkes welcomes visitors who would like to experience the beauty of the Central West and all that it has to offer.
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Accessibility
A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Provide toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested)
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)