We understand that the application process can be a little bit daunting, but our team are more than happy to help.
If you or anyone that is applying is unsure of any of the application process, please feel free to contact the Festivals Team on festival@mackay.qld.gov.au or (07) 4961 9777. Alternatively, please feel free to apply and we will follow up during the application review process.
Public Liability Insurance
Yes, all applicants are required to have Public Liability Insurance or be covered.
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You may be eligible to be covered under Mackay Regional Council's Public Liability insurance. Please apply, and we will be in contact with you to follow up and provide you with further information.
That’s ok, you may be eligible to be covered under Mackay Regional Council's Public Liability insurance. Please apply, and we will be in contact with you to follow up and provide you with further information.
Food Permits
Yes, you will need to acquire a food permit if accepted as a food vendor or market stall holder selling cooked/backed edible items.
You do not need to complete anything as long as you hold a current food business licence with any council in Queensland.
If you are a regular market stall holder you may already hold a current annual temporary food business licence with Mackay Regional Council. If not, and you’re applying as a one off, you will need to apply for a one day/one off event permit. A fee will be required.
You will need to complete a Notification of Non-Profit Organisation Food Event form. No fee will be required.
If your application is accepted, we will then require you to provide the form/permit.
All forms can be found here: Mackay Regional Council - Application Forms & Resources
If you have questions about the forms or what permit you are eligible for, please contact the Mackay Regional Council Environmental Health Officers via phone on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or feel free to email festival@mackay.qld.gov.au and we can follow up for you.