Attracting teams from across the state and comprising of Australian and local government employees, allied organisations and their families – the 2017 carnival will take place at Cheney Park on Saturday, February 25.

The annual event – hosted by Parkes Shire Council in conjunction with Parkes Sports Council – has become a staple event on the local government social calendar.

“Our local teams are excited to battle it out with our council counterparts,” Parkes Shire Council's general manager Kent Boyd said.

“This year we have teams travelling from Brisbane, Bankstown, Lake Macquarie, Camden, Canada Bay, Willoughby, Port Stephens, and Dubbo.

"We look forward to welcoming some new teams as well as our loyal entrants, like Wagga Wagga City Council, who have been attending the carnival since its inception in 1992.”

In 2016, more than 25 teams entered the carnival.

So far 15 teams have signed up for this year’s event.

Teams will play a round-robin style tournament with two grades in both the men's division and mixed divisions.

The men's division will be played with six players on the field and an unlimited number of reserves.

The mixed division will feature three men and three women, also with unlimited reserves.  

Aside from bragging rights for the year, official prizes will be awarded to the winners and runners-up.

There will also be a prize for the Player of the Final.

For the more social participants, prizes are up for grabs for the best dressed team.

It’s all set to be a great family-friendly day out.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to cheer on the teams from the sideline when the carnival kicks off at 9am.