DUNEDIN CRAFT BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL

  • DUNEDIN CRAFT BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL

    Vendor Expression of Interest

  •  This is the initial Expression of Interest stage to be involved in the Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival, 2026. Expression of interest is not a guaranteed spot at the festival, but helps us in our selection process. 

    For details around festival fees and costs, please see here

    In this application, we will be asking the following..
    - Vendor name and contact details 
    - An opportunity to tell us about your business, your products and what makes you special
    - What site size you would need at the event 
    - What you are interested in serving
    - What your open to offering at the event 
    - What opportunities and potential collaborations you would consider at the event

    Things we're looking at in your application... 
    - Product quaility and festival suitability
    - Menu balance and diversity 
    - Willingness to offer something special or festival-focused 
    - Operational readiness

    Applications are open until 3rd August, 2026.
    You’re welcome to keep this form as a draft and come back to it until the due date. However, once submitted this will be your final Expression of Interest application.

    We will notify you by 6th August 2026 if your application has been successful.
    If successful, we will unlock the remainder of the vendor portal, where you will be able to enter all the required information to successfully take part in this years festival.
    All future deadlines and instructions will be communicated upon successful application.

    Welcome to the start your Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival Journey... for full dates, deadlines and a guide for the rest of the journey, please see here

  • Tell us about you!

  • What makes Dunedin Craft Beer & Food Festival special?

     Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival is an institution in the local Dunedin calendar. The magic is in the experience - trying new things, socialising and enjoying the atmosphere only a festival in the middle of the pitch can offer. 

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  • Will you be on the ground delivering this event?*
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  • Site sizing + fees

  • For details around site sizing, whats included, festival fees and costs
     please see here

  • What size site are you thinking for this years festival?*
  • Are you interested in hearing more about our larger brand experience sites?*
  • What will you be serving...*

  • For Our Beverage Crafters....

    Beerfest patrons have indicated to us they attend to discover something new, special or unexpected....

  • "I come to try beers you can't usually get at the supermarket"
    DCBFF post-event survey, March 2026

  • What are your initial product ideas for Beerfest 2026?*

  • Recent festival feedback showed strong interest in Dark Beers, Sours, Experimental Styles and low/no-alcohol options....

  • Which of the below are you likely to bring*
  • Potential Beers
  • Potential Spirits

  • For Our Foodie Crafters....

    Recent feedback from patrons is that they'd prefer to eat smaller at Beerfest, asking for smaller portions, sharable items and food that compliments beer styles.

  • "I'd rather have snack style food so I can try more than one thing" - DCBFF Focus Group, March 2026. 

  • Are you planning on any of the following for Beerfest 2026?

  • For our Food & Beverage Crafters....

    Some of patrons most memorable moments come from simple recommendations - "this beer goes perfectly with this bite"
  • Would you be open to...

  • Whats next?

    Our team will be going through applications as they come in. We may reach out before applications close to get more information from you and your team to aid our selection process.



  • Vendor Selection - The Big Picture 

    Based on feedback from Brewers, we are looking closely at the number of sites selling spirit based cocktails and slushies. 

    We aim for the following festival split in terms of vendor type:
    30% Food
    60% Beer + Non Spirits
    10% Spirits

    Criteria we lean on to help with selection

    As we are so privileged to be such a sought after event for vendors and spaces are limited, we consider the following (big picture) critera for the festival

    • With Dunedin in the name, we look to host at least 30% of vendors from the Otago reigon. 
    • We want to avoid duplicates or similar offerings.
    • We celebrate diversity in product, style and cuisines.
    • We work hard host a balance of names and brands people know and love, along with brands theyll be experiencing for the first time.
    • Prioritize Foodies with fun festival menus and smaller portion sizes so people can try more things.
    • Host vendors who love to bring a unique experience to the festival.

    Whats Next.....

    APPLICATION STAGE
    Vendor Applications Open (May–Aug) - This form

    Vendor Applications Close (3 Aug)

    Vendor Offers Sent (6 Aug)

    Vendor Acceptance Deadline (13 Aug)

    PLANNING STAGE
    Vendor Portal Open - The next form
    (Aug–Nov)

    We'll be asking for... 

    • Basic Contact Details
    • Vendor Promotional Content - Images or videos youd be happy for us to use to talk about... well, you!
    • Banking + Payment info
    • Duty Managers License (You do not need a liquor license for this event but all sites pouring alcohol must have a certified Duty Manager - please contact the Vendor Manager ASAP if this might be an issue for you)
    • Food Cert (for the foodies only)
    • Menu + Price Points (start planning now!)
    • Freight Information (what youll be sending to us and how)
    • Chilled stock information ie kegs, food etc (so we can make sure there is enough space for everybody)
    • Site setup images (if you have them)
    • Gas and Ice Requirements
    • How much acreditation is required for you and your staff
    • Your arrival times and your pack in information

    EVENT INFO 
    Pack in information, event inductions + onsite briefing times
    (Early Nov)

    PACK IN
    Freight Deliveries - 23rd -26th November
    Vendor Pack In - 26th - 27th November

    THE DUNEDIN CRAFT BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL
    27th - 28th November 
    Fri - 4pm - 11pm
    Sat - 12pm - 7pm

    SETTLEMENT
    Settlement is processed with in 7 working days
    Fees and Final settlement amount is only paid out once approved by you!

    Handy docs incase you missed them in the form...

    VENDOR SITE FEE STRUCTURE

    VENDOR JOURNEY TO THE FESTIVAL

     

     

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