Christmas Festival Stallholder FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply to be a stallholder at The Christmas Festival?

Thank you for your interest in joining The Christmas Festival. Please read both these FAQs and our Application Criteria as these should give you all of the information you need. When applying, you’ll be asked to supply your business details and other information, including product images. We suggest you have a good read through first and get all your information together before you begin the application process.


When do applications close?

Applications to be a stallholder for The Christmas Festival close at 11.59pm Thursday 10 November 2022.


Do I need an Australian Business Number (ABN)? 

Yes, if your application is successful you will need to be registered with the Australian Tax Office as a Business. If you are not already registered, you can find more information at abnregistration.com.au. Registration can be done online and it’s quick and easy.


How do I know if my stallholder application was submitted successfully? 

When your application form has been successfully submitted, you will receive an on-screen confirmation that reads: “Your form has been submitted.”

If you have not received the above, you will need to resubmit your application. Please make sure all mandatory fields (these are the fields marked with an asterisk ‘*’) have been entered. If you are having problems submitting your application, please contact us.


How will my application be assessed?  

Rest assured, we give every application our full and careful consideration. Your application and photographs will be presented to an assessment committee who will carefully review your application against our application criteria.  

The assessment committee may request further information or other materials to be supplied in order to complete the application process. Incomplete applications may not be processed.


How long does the application process take? 

Once your application has been received the application process typically takes about 7 business days. While every effort is made to process incoming applications within this time frame, please note that it could take a little longer if we are experiencing a particularly high volume of applications at the time.


Can I request feedback if my application is unsuccessful? 

We’d love to provide every applicant with feedback. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive unfortunately this is not possible. We urge you to carefully read the assessment criteria as this should help you understand how applications are evaluated.


When is The Christmas Festival open? 

The Christmas Festival is on 10-11 and 17-18 December 2022.

3pm – 10pm Saturdays
3pm – 8pm Sundays

Bump in and bump out times? 

Bump in will start from 2 hours prior to operational start time and operators will have 1.5 hours after operational finish time to be packed up and off site.


How much does a stall cost and what is included?

The Christmas Festival stall costs are as follows (all prices are GST inclusive):​

TUMBALONG PARK 

Cost: $1,699 ex GST 

  • 2 day weekend, 4 days total
  • Saturdays and Sundays
    • 3pm – 10pm Saturdays
    • 3pm – 8pm Sundays 

WHAT’S INCLUDED 

  • Stall signage ​
  • 1 x trestle table ​
  • 1 x 10amp outlet (additional power available at a cost)​
  • Shared refrigeration (cool room only – no freezer)​
  • Water access (hot hand wash and pot wash)​
  • BOH flooring​
  • General cleaning and waste​
  • Fire extinguishers and blanket​ 


Do I require a City of Sydney permit? 

Yes, all stallholders are required to have a Temporary Food Stall Permit issues by the City of Sydney. Information about the permit can be found at cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

Register for the permit


Do I have to trade in a Stall?  

Yes, all stallholders are required to trade in a stall which will be provided or you. If you are a food truck or trailer, please include imagery in your application for consideration.


Type of offering  

FOOD OFFERING​
Food with a focus on delicious and local. ​Christmas delicacies, sweet, savoury and everything in between. We are looking for masters of their trade who can provide their one iconic offering with choices in the variations on offer e.g. waffles with a choice of three toppings​.​

GIFTING OFFERINGS​
While food feeds the body, other products feed the soul​ and create moments of surprise, delight and much needed retail therapy. All categories that align with the Christmas gifting theme are welcome to apply.​  

Please read through our stallholder Application Criteria prior to applying. Note this is a curated market, we are after unique offerings to create variety of product mix.


How many products can I sell? 

We want to allow for as much variety between stallholders as possible and limited competition therefore stallholders are to choose their one iconic offering allowing for 3-4 variations of the one offering e.g. waffles with a choice of three toppings​.


Do I have to trade both weekends? 

Yes, Tumbalong park stallholders will be required to trade for all 4 days 10-11 and 17-18 December 2022. 

Thank you and we hope to welcome you to The Christmas Festival soon!