Sunday 23 February, 11.00am – 7.00pm
Green Point, The Esplanade, Brighton
Now in its 16th year, the Bright n Sandy Food and Wine Festival will be held on Sunday 23 February. The event overlooks the iconic Brighton Bathing boxes and Melbourne City Skyline, and will be held from 11.00am – 7.00pm at Green Point on the Esplanade, Brighton.
Over 10,000 people attend the event to enjoy the sunshine, priceless views, delightful atmosphere, stage entertainment and most importantly the chance to enjoy a day out with family and friends. Festival goers can sample, purchase and enjoy a range of food and beverages from over 35 carefully selected exhibitors. Kids are also covered, with craft, cooking classes, roving entertainment and amusement rides.
The Food and Wine demonstration tent in 2020, is to be hosted once again by Brighton locals, and will be joined by some of Melbourne’s favourite chefs.
The event is run by the Bayside City Council and managed by Fruitbowl Productions.
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION
Type of Exhibits Available
- Food and Beverage Exhibitors (Ready to eat food items, local/regional wineries, craft beer and cider)
- Lifestyle Exhibitors (Businesses which to promote or sell their products and services)
- Artisan Produce and Market Stalls (Hand Made items such as chutneys, jams, olive oil, bread and take home food. High quality, original art, ceramics, sculpture, sustainable design, fashion, jewellery, accessories, home wares, textiles, furniture, children’s design)
- Prime Sponsor (Beverage, Food or Lifestyle)
- Specialty Site (POA)
(local includes businesses trading in Bayside City Council area)
Provisions Food & Beverage Exhibitor
As a food or beverage exhibitor you will receive the following:
- 3m x 3m marquee
- Marquee flooring
- ‘Bathing box’ exhibit façade with 2 blackboards for product listing (subject to availability and position on site)
- ‘Bathing box’ facia name board
- 1 x trestle table
- 2 x 10 amp outlets (additional power is available for an additional cost)
- Provision of 2 x operational car parks on event day
- Communal walk-in refrigeration and washing facilities
- Up to 5 x bags of ice (to be ordered in advance)
- Listing on Council’s website with a short company bio
Provisions Food & Beverage Prime Sponsor
As a food or beverage Prime Sponsor you will receive the following (In addition to the above)
- Logo representation on 20,000 event brochures (to be distributed prior to the event)
- Promotional announcements x 4 – Main Stage
- Logo representation on event day signage
- Opportunity to be involved in pre event marketing through competitions
- Opportunity to run a demo on the Demonstration Stage (as available)
Food & Beverage Fees
- Exhibitor (local) site Per Site $800.00 GST Inclusive
- Exhibitor (local) additional site Per Site $540.00 GST Inclusive
- Exhibitor (non-local) site Per Site $1,100.00 GST Inclusive
- Exhibitor (non-local) additional site Per Site $820.00 GST Inclusive
- Prime Sponsor – Add $500 to the exhibitor fee GST Inclusive
Lifestyle Exhibitor Provisions
As a lifestyle exhibitor you will receive the following:
- 3m x 3m marquee
- Marquee flooring
- 1 x trestle table
- 2 x 10amp outlet
- Provision of 1x operational car park on event day
- Facia name board
- Listing on Council’s website with a short company bio
Lifestyle Exhibitor Prime Sponsor
As a Lifestyle Prime Sponsor you will receive the following (In addition to the above)
- Logo representation on 20,000 event brochures (to be distributed prior to the event)
- Promotional announcements x 4 – Main Stage
- Logo representation on event day signage
- Opportunity to be involved in pre event marketing through competitions
- Opportunity to run a demo on the Demonstration Stage (as available)
Lifestyle Exhibitor Fees
- Lifestyle Exhibitor (local) site Per Site $725.00 GST Inclusive
- Lifestyle Exhibitor (non-local) site Per Site $795.00 GST Inclusive
- Lifestyle Exhibitor additional site Per Site $650.00 GST Inclusive
- Prime Sponsor – Add $500 to the exhibitor fee GST Inclusive
Artisan Produce and Market Stall
As an Artisan Produce and Market Stall you will receive the following:
- 2m x 2m marquee space (shared marquee provided)
- 1 x trestle table
- Provision of one operational car park on event day
- Listing on Council’s website with a short company bio
Artisan Produce and Market Stall Fees
- Artisan Produce and Market Stall Fee (local) site Per Site $300.00 GST Inclusive
- Artisan Produce and Market Stall Fee (non-local) site Per Site $360.00 GST Inclusive
Alcohol
Beverage sites will be restricted to wineries, cider houses, brewers and specialty exhibitors. Beverage exhibitors, will not be able to sell ready to eat food items (subject to approval packaged product may be an exception).
All exhibitors selling alcohol must hold the appropriate liquor licence, display the required signage at their site, provide free water to patrons and ensure that their staff has current RSA accreditation.
Food
Food Vendors will be selected based on the quality, local vendors and restaurants will be given priority. A limit will be placed on the number of outlets selling each food type (one or two) to ensure a diverse menu of food options at the event.
Food exhibitors will not be able to sell alcohol (subject to approval a boutique product or specialty cocktail may be an exception).
Restricted Numbers
To maintain a balance of food and wine vendors, the following restriction for each vendor type as been set:
6 Wineries
6 Brewers (beer/cider)
22 Food Stallholders (including dessert)
2 Coffee Stallholders
12 Artisan Stallholders
12 Lifestyle
If you are interested in performing at Bright N Sandy please email brightnsandy@fruitbowl.com.au