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Event Application Form 2026
Join the celebration of local food, farming, and community by hosting an
Event
during the
2026 GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival
.
Events should align with our values of sustainability, local produce, and immersive visitor experiences.
Expressions of
Interest must be submitted by December 31st 2025
For further information
[email protected]
Why Join GourMay?
Be part of
Queensland’s leading regional food and agritourism festival
.
All events benefit from:
Inclusion on the
GourMay Mary Valley Festival website
Promotion via digital marketing, email newsletters, media outreach & PR
Social media exposure to engaged food, tourism, and sustainability audiences
Opportunities for collaboration, community pride, and visitor growth
A platform to highlight your business, farm, venue, or regionally significant story
Brand Development
The GourMay team are committed to building a distinctive, authentic, and values-driven brand that reflects the Mary Valley’s rich agricultural heritage, passionate producers, and evolving food culture. Through innovative and collaborative marketing efforts, the vision is to position the festival as Queensland’s leading immersive food and agricultural experience, driving regional visitation, industry engagement, and local economic benefit.
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Indicates required field
Event Name
*
Proposed Event Date
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Event start/ end time
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Host organisation/ Business
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ABN
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Main Contact Person
*
First
Last
Email
*
Phone Number
*
Event location/ address
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Line 1
Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Brief description of Event
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UPLOAD PHOTO FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES
*
Max file size: 20MB
Public Liability Insurer
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Policy Number
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Expiry Date
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INSURANCE
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Max file size: 20MB
Food licence if applicable
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Max file size: 20MB
Participation Criteria - Please tick all that apply
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Event is within GourMay / Mary Valley boundaries
Will be held in May 2026, aligned with official festival calendar
Listed on ATDW at least 3 months prior to event
Uses a minimum of 25% local produce (tick one):
Tier 1 - signature event
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85%
Tier 2
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60%
Tier 3
*
25%
choose all that apply
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Event will be promoted through own marketing (social media, website, flyers)
Event will use the official ticketing platform for all bookings
Agree to 2.5% ticketing rebate to contribute to GourMay digital marketing
Will adhere to GourMay’s risk management and safety policies
All event photos shared with GourMay for festival promotion
Will support local businesses to encourage regional visitation
Will provide post-event data (attendance, insights, photos)
Affiliations
*
Member of Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce
Member of Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC)
Member of Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC)
Member of Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN)
Member of Slow Food Noosa
None of the above
Please tick all that apply
By submitting this form I confirm that the above information is true and correct and agree to the GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival 2026 Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
*
I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions
I have read and agree to the terms and conditions
Event Hosts Terms and Conditions
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About
Mary Valley Country
Visit Gympie Region
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