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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.

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

Stall Options & Pricing (Two-Day Commitment)

Participation requires attendance on both days. Vendors may leave secured food vans on-site overnight; professional security patrols are provided.

  • Solar Power (Fully Sustainable): $100

  • Vendor Generator: $300

  • Event Power: $350

Note: Power and water requirements must be requested during application. Electrical leads must be tagged and compliant.

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).

Timeline & Logistics

  • 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.

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

Contact

For inquiries, contact the Food Vendor Coordinator at foodvendors@ecofesttas.com.au.​​

North West ecofest is a project of

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North West ecofest aknowledges and pays respect to the palawa-pakana people of lutriwita (Tasmania) the traditional owners of these lands. We recognise, with deep respect, the invasion and colonisation of these lands and we respect the culture, language and perspectives of Aboriginal peoples.

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