Exhibitors- Meet the Makers 2025 + Queensland's Sunshine Pantry Twilight Market

Exhibitor Opportunity

Join us for a full-day activation connecting you with both trade and consumer audiences, offering valuable exposure and meaningful engagement opportunities for your business.

Event Format

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Meet the Makers - Trade-Only Showcase

An exclusive opportunity to connect with buyers, media, industry professionals and stakeholders. This part of the day is designed to build commercial relationships, elevate your profile, and showcase your brand to decision-makers in the food and agribusiness sector.

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Queensland’s Sunshine Pantry Twilight Market - Consumer-Facing Event | Part of The Curated Plate

This twilight market is a celebration of our region's producers, makers and agritourism experiences. Open to the public, it provides a vibrant platform to engage with customers, sell your products, and share your story as part of the wider Curated Plate festival program.

Please note: All exhibitors will participate in both the event as part of a seamless and impactful full-day experience.

Pantry in Your Pocket is back – and it’s BIGGER and better in 2025

As an exhibitor, you’ll have the exclusive opportunity to be featured in the Pantry in Your Pocket – a premium A6 event guide designed to keep you front of mind long after the event.

This professionally produced listing includes:

• 100-word description written for you

• Up to 3 product or brand images

• QR code to your website

• Contact details, logo, social handles and where to buy

• A dedicated spot in Hello Sunshine Magazine’s Winter Edition

Your business will also be promoted across:

• The A6 guide distributed at the event

• Hello Sunshine Magazine – 20,000 copies

• IN Noosa Magazine – 15,000 copies (estimated 150,000+ readers)

• Social media promotion to 30,000+ followers

• Inbox features via Hello Sunshine and IN Noosa newsletters

Cost: $400–$712 + GST
Final bookings close: Sunday 9 June

The team from Hello Sunshine will be in touch directly with more details on how to participate.

Secure Your Spot

• FAN Connect Member- early bird: $350 (1st April – 28th April)

• FAN Connect Member: $399

• FAN Community Member: $599

• Non-FAN Member: $699
  

Full exhibitor details, including bump-in times and information session dates, will be provided after booking.

What’s Included in Your Exhibitor Package

• Exhibition Space: 2m x 3m including a standard trestle table and chair (bare space - no shell infrastructure)
• Power: Available on request (we will send you an exhibitor survey for your requirements)
• Access to cold room: Available if required (we will send you an exhibitor survey for your requirements)
• Direct Access to Buyers: Exclusive access to the industry-focused buyer session
• Public Sales Opportunity: Direct-to-consumer sales at the Twilight Market
• Marketing Exposure: Inclusion in event marketing and media coverage
• Networking: Access to the buyer session and exhibitor-only spaces for connection with industry leaders

This event is brought to you with the support of our sponsors: Queensland Government, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, Turbine, Sunshine Coast Council, White's IGA, 91.1 Hot FM, Big Dry Friday: an initiative of Morgans, Food and Beverage Accelerator, Food and Hospitality Queensland, Noosa Council, Visit Sunshine Coast, Epic Assist, San Antone Food Group, The Station, Hello Sunshine, TAFE Queensland, The Happy Snack Company, and Grab Life by the Balls. Their commitment to celebrating local producers and elevating our regional food culture is what makes events like this possible.

Terms & Conditions

• Cancellation Policy: Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Insurance Requirements: All exhibitors must hold current Public Liability Insurance.

• Food Sampling and Sales: Compliance with Sunshine Coast Council Food Licensing regulations is required.