SA Variety Bash 2020 – ‘KI to the Capital’
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This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the Variety Bash in South Australia. For the first time in the event’s history, the Bash was postponed and, due to COVID-19 restrictions, was replaced with a shorter event that travelled within the South Australian borders from 7 – 12 November.
The ‘KI to the Capital’ event, sponsored by Tim Adams Wines /Mr Mick, saw around 300 crazily costumed entrants and 100 colourful vehicles start in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island and, over five fun-filled days, make its way through Robe, Mt Gambier and Loxton to finish in Glenelg.
The event raised $1.5 million (net) for children in need and brought much needed economic benefit to regional areas of South Australia through supplies, meals and accommodation.
Variety Bash entrants saw their fundraising efforts first hand over the five-day event, with grants totalling $290, 673 presented along the route, including $50K from Bendigo Bank funded by the generous donors of the South Australian Bushfire Appeal.
- Please note: registrations for this event are now FULL. Register your interest here for the 2021 Bash.
- 6 days in length
- Departing 7, November and finishing on the 12th.
- Travel within South Australia
- Has a $5,000 minimum fundraising fee. As the November Bash will be a shorter event (5 days), both the entry fee and participation fee will be reduced accordingly.
Download the SA Variety Bash 2020 – ‘KI to the Capital’ Brochure
Bash Community Interaction Opportunities
If you are looking for a chance to see the SA Variety Bash cars up close, here are the opportunities on this year’s event. Full route listed below to see all of the towns this years event will pass through.
SA Variety Bash – ‘KI to the Capital’ – Start Line
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2020
Time: Festivities from 7:30am with cars departing from 9:00am
Location: Dauncey Street, Kingscote (KI)
Parndana Oval
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2020
Time: Cars will arrive between 12pm – 1:30pm
Location: Parndana Oval (KI)
Robe Start Line
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2020
Time: 8.30am (first cars leaving at 8.30am)
Location: Mundy Terrace, Robe
Loxton Start Line
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2020
Time: 8.00am (first cars leaving at 8.00am)
Location: Corner East Terrace & Scenic Drive, Loxton
SA Variety Bash – ‘KI to the Capital’ – Finish Line
Date: Thursday, 12 November 2020
Location: Colley Reserve, Glenelg
Time: Cars arriving from 4pm
Contact: SA Variety Bash
The SA Variety Bash, 2020 – ‘KI to the Capital’ will run from 7 – 12 November starting in Kangaroo Island and will finish in Adelaide. The entire 5 day journey will be within the state of South Australia.
PRE START – Saturday 7 November – Kingscote
Everyone will travel over to KI on the Sealink Ferry, organised by Variety, ready to attend a community night, that night.
NIGHT 1 – Sunday 8 November – Kingscote
Official Start line – Dauncey Street, Kingscote
NIGHT 2 – Monday 9 November
AM – Leave KI
Lunch – Wellington
Night Stop – Robe
NIGHT 3 – Tuesday 10 November
Lunch – Millicent
Night Stop – Mt Gambier
NIGHT 4 – Wednesday 11 November
Lunch – Keith
Night Stop – Loxton
NIGHT 5 – Thursday 12 November
Lunch – Angle Vale
Finish Line – Adelaide (Venue TBA)
Finish Line Function – TBA
As the ‘KI to the Capital’ Bash will be a shorter event (5 days), therefore both the entry fee and participation fee will be reduced accordingly.
Entry Fee: $295 / Participation Fee: $650
Your paid fees are automatically allocated to the 2021 Little Italy to Big Italy Bash, however, we can transfer a portion of it back to 2020 if you intend to participate in the SA Variety Bash 2020: ‘KI to the Capital’.
If you are unable to participate in the 2021 Little Italy to Big Italy Bash, these funds can either be allocated to SA Variety Bash 2020: ‘KI to the Capital’, changed to a donation or refunded.
The minimum fundraising required for the SA Variety Bash 2020: ‘KI to the Capital’ is $5,000, however don’t stop there.
We appreciate that fundraising is difficult at the moment,
however here are some ideas that can assist you.
Fundraising ideas for 2020
Facebook fundraising guide
Yes you can. You can allocate the minimum $5,000 to the SA Variety Bash 2020: ‘KI to the Capital’ and we can transfer the remainder over to 2021 Little Italy to Big Italy if you wish. However, bear in mind that this will impact on Bash fundraising awards, so we encourage you to fundraise as much as you can.
Yes
Yes, any fundraising, entry fees and participation fees that have been paid for the original 2020 Bash in August can be transferred over to 2021. Please advise the office if you wish to do so.
Normally you need to raise $65,000 to take a support vehicle (4WD), however this has been reduced to $35,000 for the SA Variety Bash 2020: ‘KI to the Capital’.
Yes, absolutely!
Gold Door Panel – Top 10 highest fundraisers
Silver Door Panel – over $15,000
Bronze Stars – over $10,000
These will be presented at Gold Door Night on Thursday 5 November at The Highway
MW Day was held on Sunday 20 September at Ultra Tune Prospect.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for their ongoing generosity!
There’s something that makes the SA Variety Bash so special – by taking part you are directly changing the lives of kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs – and YOU get to see where your fundraising dollars go. By giving practical equipment and experiences, Variety enables children to overcome the obstacles they face, and help kids be kids. But we can’t do it without you – the funds you raise will help us help SA kids in need!
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SA Variety Bash (2020): Reunion and Xmas Drinks
*Due to the current COVID situation facing our state, the Bash Reunion is on hold and a final decision will be made about the event on the 26 November.
Date: Thursday 10 December 2020 (TBC)
Venue: Seven Stars Hotel
Time: 6.30pm
Contact: SA Variety Bash
Past Dates:
SA Variety Bash (2020): Fundraising Cut Off Date
Date: 5PM – Monday, 02 November, 2020
Contact: SA Variety Bash
SA Variety Bash (2020): Gold Door Panel Night
Date: Thursday, 5 November 2020
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The Gov (Hindmarsh)
Contact: SA Variety Bash
SA Variety Bash (2020) – ‘KI to the Capital’
Date: 7 – 12 November 2020
Location: South Australia
Contact: SA Variety Bash
SA Variety Bash – ‘KI to the Capital’ – Start Line
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2020
Time: Festivities from 7:30am with cars departing from 9:00am
Location: Dauncey Street, Kingscote (KI)
Contact: SA Variety Bash
SA Variety Bash – ‘KI to the Capital’ – Finish Line
Date: 12 November 2020
Location: Colley Reserve, Glenelg
Contact: SA Variety Bash
SA Variety Bash – ‘KI to the Capital’ – Final Night Function
Date: 12 November 2020
Location: Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Contact: SA Variety Bash
SA Variety Bash Assets
See listed below the assets currently available for download relating to the SA Variety Bash 2020 ‘KI to the Capital’
(pdf)SA Variety Bash Brochure (2020)8MBDownload- (png)Proudly Supporting SA Variety Bash – Colour Logo (Stacked)638 KBDownload
- (png)Proudly Supporting SA Variety Bash – Colour Logo (Horizontal)173 KBDownload
- (png)Proudly Supporting SA Variety Bash – White Logo (Horizontal)161 KBDownload
- (png)Proudly Supporting SA Variety Bash – White Logo (Stacked)180 KBDownload
(pdf)Online SA Variety Bash Forms (Digital)
SA Variety Bash: Teams
SA Variety Bash Fundraising
See templates below:
- SA Variety Bash Fundraising Guide
- Event / Fundraiser Reconciliation Form
- Variety SA: Event / Fundraiser Registration Form
If you require any other assets than those provided above: please contact the SA Variety Bash team.
Fundraising Resources
Do you need a Variety grant video for your fundraiser? Download one here
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