page_title: Ute muster
section_title: Distinction from other festivals
hierarchical_section_title: Ute muster / Distinction from other festivals
caption_attribution_description: English: The "Ute on a stick" at en:Deniliquin, New South Wales
context_page_description: A ute muster is an Australian festival which brings together large numbers of utes and their owners. These events typically include competitions and other side events, occur annually, and normally last several days and are held in rural and regional areas of Australia and New Zealand.
  These events can be seen as a more rural version of the Summernats, a festival which promotes a wider range of car culture.
  The Caboolture Urban Country Music Festival, which features a "Beaut Ute" competition, is a country music festival established in 2004.
context_section_description: Ute musters are often held to help raise funds for local charities, such as raising funds for local schools or hospitals. Often the ute musters are associated with local groups such as Apex or Rotary. They are seen as a good drawcard to bring in money from participants who are not members of the local community - so all money spent is extra money for the local community, whether it goes to the local charity, or just to the local economy.
  Musters are often held in conjunction with local agricultural shows.  This will assists organisers in arranging advertising, insurance and other sponsorship. It can also assist in obtaining the cooperation of local emergency services such as police and ambulance, if the muster is one aspect of a larger, previously established local event.
  Most ute musters charge a relatively small fee for participants, allowing them to enter any category they are qualified for. Most participants would enter between five and ten categories, as this keeps the event proceeding. Many participants travel long distances to enter and prefer activities to be held in a short timeframe to allow them to join in other parts of the festival.
  Well organised events cater for camping. As this is a usual festival environment drawing participants from large distances in country areas there are limited opportunities for public transport. Both competitors and other participants often make extensive use of any bar facilities; in many events the bar provides a large portion of the funds raised. Well organised events provide for camping as often the most practical accommodation for all concerned.
  Whilst larger musters can annoy some locals, this is seen as the exception rather than the rule.  Most musters attract between 20-100 utes, depending upon event advertising. Commonly, musters also have maximum numbers permitted to attend - this is often a requirement in obtaining event permits.
  Event committees need to liaise carefully with local law enforcement.  The muster held at Deniliquin is a good example of close relationships with NSW Police.  Whilst the organisers recognise that some attendees can flout the law, this is seen as a minority and the event is able to proceed in a realistic environment. This achieves the event's goals of fundraising and ensures participants are able to enjoy the event.
caption: The "Ute on the Pole" at Deniliquin
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