Emerald FunFest Festival 2026 Stallholder Applications
Description
The fabulous street festival, Emerald FunFest returns on Sunday 12th April, 2026 - 10 am - 3 pm. This is the premium family fun day of the PAVED Festival, which will run from 11th - 18th April.
To apply for a stall, click "Apply Now", where you will be presented with stall options.
Note, as this is part of an arts festival, the more creative the produce or stall, the more likely you will be accepted.
We will have an expanded area this year, which allows more activities and rides and more opportunities for stallholders:
- Maximum 20 food stalls, including one coffee, one ice-cream ($120)
- Maximum 40 general merchandise stalls - art/craft related and novelty activity stalls will be given preference ($60)
- No Maximum community stalls (free) - preference given to interactive activities, including bubbles, face painter, hair braiding, colouring, making, etc. (If you are a community group, you may be eligible for a free stall. Email info@pave.org.au for information and access code).
Location is Gem Community Arts Centre car park, Emerald Primary School grounds and surrounds.
Full set up will be required by 8:30am, with official start at 10:00am
All terms and conditions will be provided, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email info@pave.org.au
Check the FAQ's for common questions and answers.
FAQs
- Will there be powered sites?
No. You will need to be fully self-sufficient with a generator, battery or alternative cooking arrangements.
- Will I need my own Public Liability insurance?
Yes, only stallholders with a minimum $20m policy will be accepted. You must provide your certificate of currency along with your application.
- Will there be an accessible water supply?
If you need large quantities of water, eg. for weights, dishwashing, etc, you will need to supply your own. We will provide access to drinking water.
- Do I need to have a Working with Children check?
Yes. All staff on site must have a valid WWC card and carry it with them.
- How many people does the festival attract?
Prior to covid, the festival had crowds of 10,000+. In its expanded format this year, we expect audiences of around 5,000 - 6,000.
- What other activities are there on the day?
FunFest is part of the Performing And Visual arts in Emerald and District (PAVED) Festival. Therefore, we have a strong emphasis on arts activities including street performers, music, dance, exhibitions and interactive art. We also have a range of children's activities, including rides, circus arts, colouring, face painting and more.
- Can my stall be mass produced or imported items?
Definitely Not. FunFest is an arts festival. Mass produced items will not be accepted. If you happen to slip through the cracks with cheap, imported products, you will be required to pack up your stall and leave on the day.
- Do my products need to be handmade by me?
We will definitely prioritise items that have been handmade, locally by you. However, some unique, artisan products that are made by others will be accepted, as long as they are not imported and mass-produced.
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