Established in 2011, Sample was created to promote the vast array of unique and creative qualities that has resulted in Northern NSW becoming the nation’s epicenter of incredible food and a destination for extraordinary culinary experiences. Our subtropical climate, fertile countryside and clean oceans alongside a creative, community & sustainability minded region is the perfect climate to inspire proud farmers & innovators.

Our festival goers not only have a discerning palette but are passionate about supporting the region’s incredible entrepreneurs and investing in quality, local produce at a time when food miles are really starting to matter.

With the local produce industry showing an annual growth rate of 30%, ever-increasing shelf space designated for local produce and chefs pushing culinary boundaries, the one day event offers a perfect opportunity to market your products the public and industry alike.

This year’s event will again take place in the larger ring at the showgrounds. This also allows additional space and wider walkways for people to move freely through the festival. There will be ample onsite parking and additional curated spaces to be enjoyed in a comfortable and relaxed environment. The attendance fee remains at $5 with those under 16 free of charge to ensure the audience spend is mainly within the festival itself - which feeds directly back into our community.

"Sample Food Festival is the premier food event in northern New South Wales. It is a celebration of the best produce and food products grown and created in the region" - Ben Franklin MLC – parliamentary address 

TASTING PLATES – YOUR SPOT AT THE FESTIVAL!
The Restaurant Marquees will operate from 8am till 4pm, giving visitors the opportunity to sample the delights on offer from 25+ of our top chefs and their teams, with a signature $5, $10 & $15 tasting plate available from each restaurant ( one of each or only one price bracket if you prefer ).

THE GOLDEN FORK AWARD
Each restaurant stall can enter a tasting plate for the Golden Fork Award, judged by our team of guest judges. This year we will offer BEST Sweet & BEST Savoury category however each stall can only enter one category.

LIFESTYLE STALLHOLDERS
From 8am to 4pm over 150 stallholders will be selling a range of packaged food products, artisan breads and cheeses, hot and cold beverages, as well as home wares, fashion, gifts and accessories. NB Cooked or cold plated food items or alcohol, cannot be sold to the public in this area.

COVID SAFETY
The event will be adhering to the current public health order and at this time although check-ins, masks and a safety plan are no longer required we will be implementing health and safety measures to ensure our patrons have a comfortable event experience. Please make sure you comply with the latest requirements https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/rules 

COUNCIL PERMITS & SAMPLING
Any stall selling food of any description will require a Council Permit ( NB Byron have introduced a heavily discounted single day permit for businesses not trading at markets throughout the year - permit info here; You will find the permit registration forms info at this link: https://www.byron.nsw.gov.au/Council/Forms-and-certificates/Application-Form-Directory/Temporary-Food-Premises (both forms to be filled out; the ‘one-off event’ is the first of the options) 
And any food permit enquiries, please contact PES@byron.nsw.gov.au
See MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION OF A TEMPORARY FOOD STALL at the end of this form.

Food businesses - Byron Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)

Byron Council have introduced an inspection fee for any stalls selling food or drinks within the shire which is $30 plus GST for any food or beverage site.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The music stage and roaming performers will be included as well as a series of workshops & cook offs.

BAR AREA
Our designated bar area will offer up an array of Alcoholic and non-Alcoholic beverages from our regions and will operate for the duration of the festival.

TOWARDS ZERO WASTE
We are very passionate about reducing the tourism food waste and year on year we have halved our waste footprint, as such we ask that all packaging be compostable or reusable. We can help you source alternative solutions to meet our waste goal. Byron Council have implemented a no single use packaging rule across their venues so we are working closely this year to work through this framework and we will be in touch with more info in the coming weeks.
NB Single use plastic bags, cups, cutlery, straws are banned currently however we can put you in touch with local companies offering compostable solutions in these areas!

The festival is under new management and ensured it's continuation. 

Sample Food Events is happy to welcome and introduce new Director Nadja Konietzko from Myss Events PTY LTD. Nadja, an experienced events manager, who is committed to continue the beautiful legacy Rose and Remy have created and is looking forward to working with you. Rose Taylor will be bidding farewell from Sample with a thankful heart after the 2025 event. 

Myss Events PTY LTD
ABN 69 664 460 539
Nadja Konietzko
Business Email: nadja@myss.events 
Sample Email: nadja@samplefoodevents.com
Mobile: +61 412 028 048

• Access to stage if needed 
• Access to PA if needed 
• Access to stage manager 
• Access to captivated and broad audience 
• Artist profile in event program
• Access to showgrounds for roaming artists
• Access to 3m x 3m or 6m x3m area to showcase your art

• Comply with relevant COVID-19 related conditions as relevant in accordance with state health regulations.
• Comply with Single Use Plastic Ban. Fines may apply if you are caught supplying a banned item. This ban applies even if these items are made from biodegradable, compostable or bioplastics. Ask your supplier to confirm in writing that the items do not contain any form of polyester, plastic or compostable plastic.
• All food stalls must comply with NSW Food Authorities food handling guidelines. Guideline for Mobile Food Vending Vehicles
• Guidelines for Food Businesses at Temporary Events
• The business/organisation must hold a current public liability policy of not less than $20 million.
• The holder of any approval is responsible for the collection and disposal of litter associated with, and in the immediate vicinity of the stall.
• All electrical leads used at the site are to be heavy duty and comply with the requirements of WorkCover NSW. WorkCover NSW requires electrical leads to be tested at least annually, and identification tags to be attached. All leads will be inspected by BSC compliance prior to event starting.
• Gas-fired appliances used in the open should not have a gas bottle greater than 9kg capacity and the bottle should be secured so that it cannot be tipped over. Gas bottles must have a flame guard, be pressure tested, and date stamped within the last ten years.
• A fire extinguisher and fire blanket must be supplied in any vehicle or stall where cooking or heating processes are undertaken.
• In the event of an emergency arising by threat of fire or flood, the stall holder shall comply with any direction issued by Council’s events or compliance staff or by any member of the SES or emergency services.
• Sample Food Events accepts NO responsibility for the security and or any loss or damages incurred to stall holders and street traders during the Bangalow Sample Food Festival including bump in and bump out.
• The sale of prohibited hazardous or dangerous goods in not permitted.
• All stallholders and performers at the event shall present and conduct themselves in a manner suitable for a family event. The use of language or images that may be considered offensive by members of the community will not be accepted.
• No damage is to be done to the ground, road or any other council property.
• If the cancellation is due to a Force Majeure Event neither Party will be liable for any delay or failure in fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement if and to the extent that the delay or failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event affecting its performance of the relevant obligations. Each Party shall be relieved of its obligations under this Agreement for the duration of the Force Majeure Event. Each Party shall bear all costs incurred by them to date and neither Party shall have any claim against the other in relation thereto.