Maroondah Festival 2026
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Maroondah City Council is inviting businesses and organisations to participate in the Maroondah Festival 2026, to be held at Town Park, Croydon, on Sunday 8 November from 10am to 4pm. The festival brings the community together with a diverse program of entertainment and activities for people of all ages and interests. How to Apply Council is inviting businesses and organisations to participate by hosting a food site, business and market site, display, stage performance or workshop/activity. Interested parties can complete the online application forms: Online application forms Applications close 5pm Monday 31 August 2026. Types of participation/sites Community stallholder Commercial sites (including Government agencies) Food vendors Apply online Commercial vendor application Community site application Food vendor application Performer expression of interest Sponsorship Opportunities Council is inviting sponsors to support the Maroondah Festival. As a festival sponsor, the sponsor's brand will be seen on various elements of the event, including promotional activities, reaching over 25,000 attendees. A range of marketing channels and opportunities to promote the event and the partnership are offered. Further information is available in the sponsorship proposal.
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