This year the event is celebrating 40 years of touch football at Dubbo.

The event is one of the most highly-anticipated on the Dubbo touch calendar and is open to mixed teams only, with the emphasis being on having fun and helping to raise funds for the Dubbo Touch Association.

"The Social Gala Day is a fun day out that gives people the opportunity to try the sport of touch, as you don't have to be a touch member to play," Dubbo Touch president Neil Webster said.

"It is a great opportunity to get friends and family together in a team and enjoy Dubbo Touch's most popular event.

"There are different grades to accommodate beginners and as well as people who play touch regularly.

"It's so great to see the sport of touch football reaching the milestone of 40 years in Dubbo. It's a testament to the volunteers over the years who run the association and the numerous players young and old that participate each season."

The Social Touch Gala Day involves teams playing round-robin games followed by a straight final in each grade.

"The Social Gala Day started as part of the Dubbo Touch 35 years celebrations and has been an annual event ever since due to its popularity with club members and the local Dubbo community," Webster said,

"It's always a great day and pleasing to see so many people out on the field playing touch.

"In previous years we have had teams from business houses, to groups of mates and even a dads and daughters team."

Team nominations for the Social Gala Day are due by October 30, and for more details and nomination packs visit www.dubbotouch.com.