HIGHLANDS BUSHFEST 2025

All questions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete applications will not be accepted; you can save your application at any time by clicking SAVE at the bottom of the form to return to complete once you have finalised your documentation or requirements. If at any time you need assistance completing the form or have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Bushfest coordinator - 0409 159 285, ncove@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au or by telephoning one of Central Highlands Tasmania council offices.

Please provide a brief description or story of your products below. All stall holders and participants are welcomed to email a selection of hi-res images or professional quality video footage with your application for use in promoting the event - ncove@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au

All prices include GST.

• Larger sites are available; prices can be provided upon request - ncove@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au

• Highlands Bushfest reserves the right to allocate space.

• Stalls may be located on a mixture of surfaces.

• Highlands Bushfest does not provide lighting or structures but we are happy to help ahead of the event.

SET-UP - Sites will be available for set-up from 8:00 am on Friday, November 21. The site will close at 5:30 pm. Stalls and sites must be removed by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 24. The site will open at 8:00 am. On November 22 and 23, the site will be open from 7:00 am. All stallholders and their employees must wear hi-vis vests on site during set-up and bump out.

OPERATING HOURS
Saturday, November 22: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 23: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Stalls and sites must be staffed from 8:45 am each day.

MEDIA - Media will cover Highlands Bushfest. Requests for interviews should be honoured as this promotion will greatly benefit Highlands Bushfest and your site.

STALLHOLDER SUPPORT - Stallholder support during the two days of the festival can be found at the Central Highlands Council information tent.

RAFFLE DONATIONS/PRIZES - Highlands Bushfest is all about outdoor-friendly vibes and community spirit. Each year, the council runs a lucky gate prize and a raffle—any donations are gratefully accepted, if you would like to donate something please email our Bushfest Coordinator ncove@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au.

NIGHT SECURITY - The venue will be floodlit, locked, and secured at 4:30 pm. A night security service is provided, and the venue will be patrolled between 3:00 pm and 9:00 am. Please be aware that Highlands Bushfest and Central Highlands Council do not carry insurance for theft, loss, or damage on behalf of the exhibitors. Exhibitors should arrange their own insurance if required.

BANKING - The Highlands Bushfest office will provide limited change; however, please arrange to have a sufficient supply of change before you come, as we cannot guarantee availability.

CREDIT CARD FACILITIES - Highlands Bushfest does not supply credit card facilities. Stallholders wishing to use such facilities need to arrange them at their own expense. A satellite ATM will be available at the venue.

EXHIBITOR CAR PARKING - Limited parking for site holders is available at the southern end of the Recreation Ground, with overflow parking in the lot directly opposite. For everyone's safety, there is strictly NO vehicle access to any part of the recreation ground after 8:30 am each day (Council and emergency vehicles exempt). Stallholders must relocate their cars before this time.
Strictly no camping on site.

STORAGE - Highlands Bushfest does not supply any storage facilities to stallholders.

LIFTING FACILITIES - Highlands Bushfest does not supply any lifting facilities to stallholders.

ANIMALS ON SITE - No animals/pets, except disability dogs, dogs performing in the arena, or animals in live displays, are permitted within the Highlands Bushfest venue.

PRIVACY - Exhibitors should be advised that their name, trading name, address, and telephone number will be placed in the Highlands Bushfest program and on the Central Highlands Council website. Should you not wish for this information to be divulged, notify Central Highlands Council in writing, and only your trading name will be advertised.

APPLICATION FORM - All questions must be answered completely. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

WORKING EXHIBITS & LIVE DISPLAYS - Highland Bushfest values working exhibits and live displays and designated areas have been allocated for these displays. Working exhibits and live displays add to the atmosphere of Highlands Bushfest and attract a more discriminating audience.

• Food and beverage operators who do not currently hold a Tasmania Council Food Van Licence will need to complete the Temporary Food Application and either upload or email a copy to ncove@centralhighlands.tas.gov.au. If you are already licensed, you do not need to complete this form; however, you will need to provide evidence of your relevant Council van approvals and licenses for operation in the section provided below. This applies to anyone wanting to sell food on the day as a one-off event, including a charity or community group.
• Central Highlands Council is yet to affect a formal municipality single use plastics ban however we strongly encourage Food Van operators to avoid using single use plastics and instead make the change to compostable products.
• It is recommended all food operators familiarise themselves with the CHC Health Catering Policy to ensure you understand the requirements for healthy catering.

Each year Bush Fest, staged in Bothwell Central Highlands, brings over 6000 visitors to the area providing a distinctive platform to celebrate the outdoor culture of the Central Highlands and we continue to hone and elevate the festival's original vision.

Your services and products perfectly complement the essence of our event's renewed focus.

Partnering with us offers a fantastic opportunity to educate, showcase, and potentially expand your reach in an underserved market. 

Various partnership opportunities are available. Please indicate below if you would like to receive further information about sponsoring Bushfest this year.

I/We agree to abide by all the conditions set out herein. I/We consent to my/our name(s), address, telephone number and trading name being published in the Highlands Bushfest program and on the Central Highlands Council website. I/We understand that I/we may withdraw that consent by notice in writing to Central Highlands Council, in which case publications produced after that notice is compiled and received will only contain my/our trading name.