Disability Access
The organising committee has made every effort to make the Pumpkin Festival as friendly as possible for visitors with disabilities.
However, visitors need to appreciate that Collector is a small rural village without footpaths and facilities found in larger urban areas.
The Pumpkin Festival has grown to cover a large area and some of the attractions are located in areas that may not be suitable for wheelchairs or people with limited mobility.
If you are experiencing problems, please ask one of our volunteers for assistance or call our
Festival Information line on: 0401 339 530.
A “Disabled Access Car Park” is provided for cars that display a valid Australian Disability Parking Permit.
Two disabled parking areas will be available. One is located in Lorn Street and adjacent to the Lorn Street gate entry. The second is at the Oval Parking area off Bourke Street.
Visitors that wish to use this facility should advise the volunteers on the Lorn Street road block and they will be directed to it.
Other Facilities:
Several bathrooms for people with disabilities are also provided. Two disabled toilets will be on Brennen Street (just past the Hall near the Rural Fire Service Shed).
A disabled toilet is also located in the public toilets at the Oval. The public toilets are outside of the Pumpkin Festival area however close to the disabled parking.
The Collector Memorial Hall (the place to go for pumpkin scones and a cup of tea) has assisted wheelchair access while the History Display in Saint Bartholomew’s Catholic Church is fully accessible.