FAQs
Why are all the vendors placed on the street and not in the park?
Our grant is from the Transport for NSW Open Streets Program. The key criteria for us to receive this grant is that we close streets and activate them for the purposes of an event.
What happens in poor weather?
If this event is forecast to experience light showers it will go ahead as usual. If extreme weather is in the forecast a decision will be made by Orange City Council and communicated to all vendors to move location to the Naylor Pavilion at the Orange Showground. This will result in the capacity of the event being reduced by approximately half. Fingers crossed this won’t need to happen!
How much will it cost for us to be a vendor?
Usually at events like this, there will be a hefty fee to exhibit, as the potential for large profit is high. It is also very common practice at festivals to take a minimum cut of 10% of profits.
But this event is for our local businesses. We want to show you off and sell our region, therefore we will be keeping the fee down to a simple $57.60.
How does Liquor Licensing work?
We have a liquor licence for council-owned land, Robertson Park and the adjoining streets included. You cannot trade under your licence, nor show any signs of your licence number anywhere. The final conditions of this licence will be shared with you at a later date.
Who is liable if the vendors break the rules of RSA?
Every individual with RSA is always responsible and liable for their service of alcohol, however as the licence-holder ultimately Council is liable.
If the rules are broken it will look bad for the vendor, this event, Orange City Council, and our town. Taking liberties will result in damaging our relationship and risks potential exclusion from any future events. We see Zest Fest not as Council’s event, but our town’s event. Let’s show respect for the rules, and for one another. Enthusiastic compliance ensures the success of the event. If you are seen to be bending/breaking RSA rules you may be asked to stop service and pack up immediately.
Remember: every individual with RSA is always responsible and liable for their service of alcohol.
Will over 18’s be identifiable?
Over 18’s will receive a wristband upon entry. However, do not take this as a guarantee of age. Always ask people for ID where required, wristband or not, in line with rules of RSA.
I want to sell food as well; can I do that from the same stall?
This is not an option for wine stalls, only for bars. However, we may be able to accommodate for some nibbles. Please indicate this on the final page. This cannot be guaranteed
What vessels should we be using?
We will aim for sustainability at this event. Thus, we plan to have a plastic festival cup for sale at entry: stemless wine glasses and regular cups. This will be branded and large enough to accommodate both a schooner size and wine glass size. We will be endeavouring to have the ml lines marked, but please bring your own beverage measurers in case.
Why are they plastic when it’s meant to be sustainable?
It will be reusable, and unfortunately glass or steel cannot be used under our licence for safety reasons.
When it comes to cans, please open them and pour into purchased vessels. Then please use the appropriate recycling bin provided to your station, or reuse them if appropriate. This excludes non-alcoholic drinks. Non-alcoholic drinks can be served in cans.
I want to bolster what I am offering, inject some creativity and styling and make my space fun, but 3x3 is too small.
If this is the case, you are welcome to apply as a bar vendor, in the other portal and follow the instructions there.
Why is there one bigger bar on the floorplan?
We have a platinum sponsor who has come on for this event, the Hotel Canobolas. They have paid a large fee to take on that position. They understand this event is to support all our local vendors and are keen to work alongside everyone to showcase our whole region, however, one of the conditions of their sponsorship is that they have gained the right to have first pick on bar location, as well as a larger size. Sponsorship opportunities were awarded following an earlier EOI process.
Why are you asking for a figure for total revenue made on the day? (This is on the final page)
We have come a long way to get this event to where we are, and we want to take it further. If we have the ability to say ‘this event made a total of $XX for our local vendors’ that is a serious tool, and one we can use for future events. For reference, with festivals normally taking 10% of revenue as part of your entry fee, organisers would usually know this figure. Information gathered on this question will be consolidated and therefore treated as commercial in confidence by Council.
How do I fix my gazebo down?
Being that all vendors are placed on the streets, pegging your tent down will not be an option. Please ensure you bring appropriate weights for your legs in case of wind.
Any other questions? Let us know on the final page
