Orange City Council is set to transform the heart of Orange into the ultimate street party with Zest Fest 2024 on November 2 in Robertson Park.
In short: The call begins for food & drink sellers and market stalls at Orange's newest festival.
Lords Place, Byng St and McNamarra will close to traffic but be open for stalls.
What's next: The deadline to get involved is Sunday 15 September.
Zest Fest will feature a blend of food, bars, wineries, market stalls and family-friendly activities combined with contemporary music headlined by the ARIA-award-winning Aussie band, The Rubens.
Council is thrilled to announce a call for expressions of interest from vendors who wish to be part of this exciting event.
Orange Mayor Jason Hamling believes it will be important to have local vendors at the festival.
"Zest Fest will be a celebration of everything we love about the Orange region. That's why we are excited to invite food, beverage and market stall vendors from Orange, Blayney and Cabonne to join us in making this a truly memorable event," Cr Hamling said.
"This is an incredible opportunity for local businesses to showcase their offerings and be part of something special."
Council has outlined specific criteria for the expression of interest process to ensure a diverse and dynamic selection of vendors.
While local vendors from Orange, Blayney and Cabonne will be given preference, all applicants will be assessed on their enthusiasm and the unique experience they can bring to the festival.
Beverage vendors are encouraged to enhance their stalls with a style that best reflects their business, with creative elements such as tables and chairs, lighting, games and unique styling to draw in festivalgoers.
Vendors offering a variety of unique experiences, such as gin bars, breweries, wine bars and small pubs with distinctive offerings, are especially encouraged to apply.
Market stall vendors offering a diverse range of products are also encouraged to apply.
The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Sunday 15 September.
Selected vendors will be notified shortly after.
Interested food, beverage and market stall vendors can apply at Expression of Interest - Bar, Food, Wine and Markets - Zest Fest
