Places are tentative, we will get back to you shortly following this registration to confirm your placement if chosen.

You are required to have safe and suitable lighting as the festival may continue into the night.

We will not have marquees or gazebos available, you must bring with you your own set up. As food stalls are based outdoors, please consider the possibilities of wind and rain when setting up. Please have at the ready your own containers / cups etc. for use as we do not provide these. Fingers crossed for the best weather!

All other information will be found in an information pack that will be emailed to you at a later date. 

Contact: animeandkpopfestival@gmail.com   Subject Line: Food Stall Registration

Set-up Time will be from 8-10, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December 2022. *If you are in need of more time to prepare please let us know in advance and we will see what we can do*.

Set-up Day: Friday 16th December, 10am - 6pm.
You are more than welcome to set up outside during set up day - exhibitors will also be setting up on this day.

Security: Security is provided on all days however, we are not liable for any damages and/or losses that may occur. We advise you to set up any valuables on the festival morning's set up periods.

The venue will be open 2 hours prior to the festival start each festival day for set up.

FESTIVAL TIMES SATURDAY: 10am - 8pm

SUNDAY: 10am - 6pm 

Load-out /Pack down time will be from 8:30pm-10:30pm on Saturday and 6:30pm-8:30pm on Sunday.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Applications will remain open until December 12th.

We will advise you by December 12th 2022 if not advised in advance of confirmation of placement

Cost of Registration must be paid by December 10th, or you will lose your space and it will be offered to the next person on the Application List. 

You will be sent the bank details to pay your deposit upon acceptance of your application. 

We do not have any available marquees, banners etc. Please note that the space allocated for food stalls is outdoors on gravel, we advise you to bring weighted / sheltered stall equipment in case of unforeseen forecasts. 
MPI FOOD SAFETY / STALL INFORMATION: *Please note your food business may more than likely be required to be registered under a current Food Control Plan - please note that whether you are required to or not - we will have a person appointed to inspect all food stalls prior to selling*. Selling food at fairs, markets, and occasional events
- "If you sell food at a single one-off event only once in a calendar year, your only requirement is to ensure you make safe and suitable food". (This event is our very first).
- "If you sell food more than once in a calendar year at an event like this, and it's not for fundraising purposes, then you might need to register under the Food Act 2014".
- "If you sell food at markets or events more than once a year, there are some other steps you need to take, and you're likely to need to register as a food business. Use the My Food Rules tool to find out what you may need to do".

Check your eligibility here: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/food-business/food-safety-rules/