Don River Dash 26 Food Vendor

  • Don River Dash 2026 Food Vendor

  • Hi,

    Thanks for your interest in being a food vendor at the Don River Dash 2026!

    We’re looking for a great mix of quality food options and vendors who bring a positive attitude and a professional approach. Last year, we had around 700 people camping at the showgrounds (competitors and crews), plus 1,500+ visitors at our Friday night community event, and strong crowds at our Telegraph Road trackside spectator area across the weekend. While we can’t guarantee numbers or queue lengths, a unique, well-planned menu and efficient service will set you up for success.

    We want all our vendors to do well at the event, so we may need to cap the number of food vendors in each category. Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee a site.

    Key focus areas for 2026
    Friday Night Rush
    Expect large crowds at the community event. Quick-serve items (pre-cooked or pre-prepared where possible) will help keep queues moving and maximise sales.

    Minimal Waste
    Compact, bin-friendly packaging is encouraged to help manage rubbish and keep the venue clean.

    Local Produce
    Where practical, we encourage vendors to use locally sourced ingredients (such as tomatoes, corn, capsicum, seafood and other regional produce) to support local suppliers and sustainability.

    Fees
    In 2026 we are introducing a flexible fee structure, based on the type of food you retail, and the sites and days you are attending.  Details of these fees are shown on the Selections pages.  We believe this will result in fairness for all. 

     

                                                          

     

     

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  • 11.  Site Requirements:

    Power and Water are available at the Bowen showgrounds, however, you may be required to provide leads/hoses in order to be connected.

    Power and Water ARE NOT available at the Telegraph Road trackside spectator area.

  • WHAT DAY/S WOULD YOU LIKE TO CATER AT DRD'26?

  • In 2026 we have structured a fee format that includes a base fee ($200, regardless of type of vendor) and add-ons for each day and location catered (as detailed in below checkboxes). 

  • Meal or Hot Food Vendors

    Including burgers, wraps, pizzas, fried foods, sushi. This can include hot and cold drinks and desserts. Please indicate your preferred days and locations below. Fee is $200 + site fee options as selected.

  • Coffee/Drinks/Dessert Vendors

    Including hot drinks/iced drinks/icecreams. No hot foods or meals. Please indicate your preferred days and locations below. Fee is $200 + site fee options as selected.

  • Thank you for your interest in keeping our crowds fed, caffeinated and hydrated - we appreciate it.

    We will be in touch again in mid May 2026 to discuss further details and advise the outcome of your application. We understand that costs remain a variable and sometimes unknown factor in the current economic climate, and we will be able to revisit any options you have selected and your menu prices at that time, and again closer to the event if required.

  • For successful applicants, an invoice will issue in early July, with full payment required by 1/8/2026.  Failure to pay by the due date may result in forfeiting your position and another vendor being appointed.  

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