Food and Coffee Vendors Invited to Join Burdekin’s Biggest Garage Sale
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About this tender
Overview Burdekin Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest from food and coffee vendors, including local clubs and community organisations, to take part in Burdekin's Biggest Garage Sale. Purpose Burdekin's Biggest Garage Sale is focused on giving preloved items a new home and reducing waste, while creating an enjoyable community event. Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the event would provide vendors and community organisations with an opportunity to connect with attendees while supporting a community sustainability initiative, and welcomed expressions of interest from local food and beverage vendors as well as clubs looking for an opportunity to raise funds for their organisation. Scope The scope includes: Provision of food and coffee vending services at Burdekin's Biggest Garage Sale, held at Ayr Showgrounds Hall on Saturday 7 and Saturday 14 November 2026, from 8am to 1pm Vendors may nominate to attend one or both event days Eligibility Open to food and coffee vendors, local clubs, and community organisations Clubs seeking an opportunity to raise funds for their organisation are welcome to apply How to Apply Interested vendors and organisations can request an expression of interest form by contacting Council's Waste Department on (07) 4783 9800 or emailing waste@burdekin.qld.gov.au. Expressions of interest close Friday 2 October 2026.
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