Maranoa Christmas Street Party 2026 Market Stallholders and Food Vendors
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About this tender
Overview Maranoa Regional Council is seeking market stallholders, food vendors, and activity providers for the Maranoa Christmas Street Party 2026, to be held on McDowall Street, Roma on Thursday, 3 December 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. This is a free community event and there is no cost to attend. About The Maranoa Christmas Street Party is hosted annually by Maranoa Regional Council and features a line-up of activities and entertainment for the whole family, including free Santa photos, markets, food stalls, live entertainment, kids' activities, and the chance to win local prizes. This year's event will carry a Christmas Pool Party theme, celebrating the reopening of the Roma Pool the following week, with Hawaiian shirts, tropical Christmas, pool toys and summer fun. Stallholders and vendors are encouraged to incorporate the theme into their stall, decorations or outfits. Scope The scope includes: Provision of food vending services at the Maranoa Christmas Street Party Operation of a market stall at the Maranoa Christmas Street Party Provision of activity offerings at the Maranoa Christmas Street Party Contractor Requirements Current Public Liability Insurance, to be uploaded prior to booking a site Food Safety Certificate (if applicable), to be uploaded prior to booking a site How to Apply Interested stallholders, food vendors, and activity providers should complete the online registration by Friday, 20 November 2026. To book a stall, click on 'Get Tickets'. Bump in: From 3:00pm, with vehicles required to vacate the event area by 4:45pm Bump out: From 8:30pm Enquiries For questions regarding this opportunity, contact Gwen or Mika on 1300 007 662 or email ldo@maranoa.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, contact Maranoa Regional Council on 1300 007 662 or email council@maranoa.qld.gov.au.
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