APPLICATIONS FOR ECOFEST 2027 are now OPEN​

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Event Overview & Ethos

North West Ecofest is a zero-waste, two-day event dedicated to sustainability. The festival prioritises vendors who demonstrate environmentally friendly practices aligned with the event’s core values.

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Why Vend at Ecofest?

North West Ecofest is a premier opportunity for businesses, community groups, and individuals to showcase sustainable products and services. With past festivals gaining over 2,000 people through the gate, you have the opportunity to share and grow your business with us. We prioritise exhibitors whose ethos aligns with ours as we work together toward a sustainable future.

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Before you apply, please note:​​​

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Stall Options & Pricing (Two Days)

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Note: Successful applicants will receive an invoice. Payment secures your space.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Key Requirements & Waste Standards

• Zero-Waste Mandate: Single-use plastics—including plastic bags and plastic water bottles—are strictly prohibited.

• Packaging: The event supplies reusable plates, bowls, and tumblers for patrons. Vendors must use approved compostable packaging or wooden/bamboo cutlery as a backup.

• Beverages: Acceptable formats include cans, glass bottles, compostable cups, and refillable containers. Free water refill stations are provided on-site.

• Waste Management: Food vendors are required to take all operational waste off-site for proper sorting and recycling.

• Vendors please supply bamboo cutlery no BIO plastics

• The "Waste NOT Hub" is for festival patron waste sorting ONLY

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Compliance & Menus

Applicants must submit and display:

• Food Handling Supervisor Certificate

• Current Public Liability Insurance

• Food Act 2003 / ANZ Food Standards compliance

Preference is given to vendors offering clear dietary options (Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan).

 

 

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                  Timeline & Logistics​

 

We will email site maps and your designated zone prior to the event.

• Applications & Payment: Applications open in Spring. Notifications are issued in January, with invoices due in early February to confirm site placement.

• Bump-In Times:

  • Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

• Bump-Out Time: Sunday after 4:00 PM (or once pedestrians have cleared).

• Site Rules: Vehicles are restricted on the inner grounds outside designated bump-in/out hours. Tow vehicles must park in the public carpark. Vehicle Movements: 

• Transactions: Vendors must accept both cash and digital payments (no ATMs on-site).

• Attendance: Exhibitors must commit to attending both days of the festival.​

           

           Overnight Site Security​

• We provide professional night security patrols for the entire site.

• Outside exhibits must be fully secured against weather conditions using adequate weights or pegs.

• Secure all perishables and breakables in lidded tubs to protect them from local wildlife (possums and wallabies).

• Do not leave cash on the premises overnight.

Accommodation: Make a weekend of it! Camp Clayton offers overnight accommodation packages for exhibitors staying Friday and/or Saturday nights.

For further information please contact:  

Amy – Stalls Coordinator: stalls@ecofesttas.com.au​​​​​​