For this summative task we were asked to chose a special event that is held regularly on the South Coast and examine and describe the range of economic impacts this event has on the local community. The event that I chose is "Encounter Schoolies Week" in Victor Harbor on the 22nd to the 27th of November. In order for me to get information, I conducted a number of surveys with local businesses to find out how their business is affected by Schoolies.
             Encounter Schoolies is a 5-day festival. From the 22nd to the 27th of November 2002, thousands of year 12's will come to Victor Harbor to party and relax after they have finally finished school. It is a celebration that attracts hundreds of students from all over South Australia. Encounter Schoolies is run and organised by volunteer and church Encounter Schoolies. These people are the ones responsible for supplying the entertainment and activities available to the Schoolies students. The Big Tent is open five nights from Friday to Wednesday. The tent is considered one of the main homes for the Encounter Schoolies celebrations. The tent is located on Warland Reserve, across from the Crown Hotel. The tent also provides a 24-hour Café with free tea, coffee and water, as well as loads of entertainment including a variety of bands and DJ's from Friday till Monday. There will be a day time fair that offers food, photos, hand massages, visual art displays, live acoustic bands and more. There is much to do that could keep most of the students entertained. For $20 people can purchase a 'e' wristband that entitles them to a free bus service that runs from Goolwa to Victor Harbor, free entry to the Big Tent every night, half price entry to Greenhills Adventure Park on Tuesday the 26th of November. The wristband also offers free entry to afternoon basketball and volleyball competitions at the Big Tent and discount to many local businesses including Subway, McDona...