How to Host Your own Open Garage
We have one rule at open Garage. Smiles are welcome but frowns that can not be turned upside down must be left behind.
Open Garage really is about providing a space that welcomes those you wish to open your door to. Whether that be a garage door, your garden fence, or an entry to your porch. We believe for Open Garage to be successful it must not only reflect you and your personality but something that you truly believe in. The desire to reconnect with neighbours, meet a few strangers and welcome your community.
It doesn’t have to be complex at all. Over time our Open Garage created its own character with our pop up coffee vender, its own stylist and a bunch of regulars that carry baskets filled with baked goods, jams and produce. But this doesn’t mean yours has to or should be the very same. Start small. Tea and cake, (because who doesn’t like cake) and from there, watch the love of Open Garage grow.
SOME IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED
- A produce swap table: Where visitors can bring any produce, jams etc.
- Kids activity area: colouring pages, DYI crafts, playdough.
- Pop up library or book swap.
- A place to sit (incase you get a few older people come by). Most people will be happy to stand and mingle.
- Table for your cake and enough space for anyone else (if they choose to) bring something.
- Flyer drop in your neighbourhood. Two weeks before we host our Open Garage we do a flyer drop to homes in and around our house. (See example attached)
Frequently asked questions
YES!
While you don’t have to bring anything, we love seeing other people's baked goods on our table for others to enjoy, or when others share something for our produce table.
Everything is free except for the coffee. Coffee prices are set by B3.
At this time we are not accepting any monetary donations. But it is very kind to have been offered! Thank you.
No, We are an alcohol / smoke free event.
Yes all family members are welcome. Young and old.
Yes your fur babies are welcome. Dogs must be on a lead and the reasonability is of its owner or person who brings the dog.
Open Garage opens 10am and ends at 2pm.
Yes street parking.
Regrettably there is no toilet available due to security reasons of a private home. However, there is a public toilet in walking distance made available in a near by park.
South Brighton, South Australia
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