Honey Bee Festival Stallholders

Be part of the 2027 Honey Bee Festival. Bring your stall. Add a little bee magic!

18 April 2027, 10AM – 3PM
The Esplanade, New Norfolk

The Derwent Valley Beekeepers Association invites stallholders, food vendors, artists, makers, growers and community groups to be part of the 2027 Honey Bee Festival!

This year, we’re doing something a little different.

We want to make the Honey Bee Festival a truly immersive celebration of bees, honey, pollination and the wonderful things our buzzing little friends bring to our lives. And we’d love you to help make it happen!

A festival with a difference

Imagine wandering through a festival where honey and bees are celebrated at every turn.

The aroma of honey-glazed food, the taste of honey-inspired treats, beautiful beeswax creations, flowering plants buzzing with pollinators, fascinating demonstrations and plenty of hands-on fun for the kids.

That’s the experience we’re hoping to create in 2027.

Rather than simply gathering a collection of market stalls, we’re inviting every stallholder to bring their own creative twist to the festival’s theme. You don’t need to be a beekeeper or sell honey to get involved!

How could your stall celebrate bees?

There are so many possibilities!

  • Food and drinks: Create a special honey-inspired dish, dessert, drink or tasting experience.
  • Artists and makers: Showcase bee-inspired artwork, crafts, jewellery or handmade creations.
  • Garden and plant stalls: Feature bee-friendly plants and share tips for creating pollinator-friendly gardens.
  • Skincare and natural products: Highlight products made with beeswax, honey or other hive ingredients.
  • Children’s activities: Offer bee-themed crafts, games or hands-on experiences.
  • Community and education groups: Help visitors discover the fascinating world of bees, pollination and biodiversity.

And if your products don’t naturally fit the theme, that’s okay too! Perhaps you could create a bee-themed display, offer a special festival product, or come up with a fun activity for visitors.

We’re open to ideas, big and small. The more creative, the better!

Why join us?

The Honey Bee Festival is a popular, family-friendly community event that brings visitors together to celebrate bees, local producers and the Derwent Valley.

As a stallholder, you’ll enjoy:

  • A lively festival atmosphere with demonstrations, entertainment and activities throughout the day.
  • Opportunities to connect with visitors who appreciate local products, handmade goods and unique experiences.
  • Promotion through our festival communications and social media.
  • A listing in our online stallholder directory, including links to your website and social media.
  • The opportunity to be part of something a little different — and help make the festival memorable!

Stall information

We’re making things more flexible for the 2027 Honey Bee Festival! Whether you’re bringing a small market stall, a larger display, a food van or an interactive experience, we have options to suit your setup.

Choose you stall site

Unpowered sites are available in flexible sizes, allocated in 3m × 3m blocks. Choose the space that suits your needs:

  • 3m × 3m — Standard stall (1 block)
  • 3m × 6m — Larger stall (2 blocks)
  • 6m × 6m — Extra-large stall (4 blocks)
  • 6m x 9m — Super-large stall (6 blocks)

Unpowered site fees:

  • Without a vehicle: $45 per 3m × 3m block
  • With a vehicle: $55 per 3m × 3m block (limited spaces are available)
  • Free for not-for-profit community organisations

Powered sites are designed primarily for food vans, trailers and other vendors requiring electricity.

  • $65 per 15A power outlet
  • Site space is allocated according to your vehicle, trailer and equipment requirements.
  • Please provide the overall dimensions of your setup when applying.
  • Powered sites are subject to availability.

What You Need to Know

  • The festival is held outdoors on the beautiful New Norfolk Esplanade.
  • Stallholders supply their own gazebo, tables, chairs and display equipment.
  • Powered and non-powered sites are available.
  • Affordable stall fees help support the work of the Derwent Valley Beekeepers Association.
  • Community groups can apply for a complimentary site.
  • All stallholders must hold appropriate public liability insurance.

Ready to get creative?

We’d love to hear what you could bring to the 2027 Honey Bee Festival.

Tell us about your stall and, most importantly, how you’d like to celebrate bees, honey or pollination as part of your festival experience.

You don’t need to have every detail worked out. We’re happy to hear your ideas!

Applications will be reviewed to help create an exciting, diverse and high-quality festival experience for visitors.

Interested? Apply now!

Be part of a well-loved event supporting bees & local beekeepers. Applications are reviewed to ensure a balanced and high-quality mix of stalls for festival visitors. Spaces are limited – early applications encouraged. Applications close 14 March 2027.

Please complete the form below to apply for a stall.

Stallholder Application

We'd love to check you out! Please give us links to your website and social media accounts. These will be included the festival directory too!

The cost of the stall will be $65 per 15A power outlet. We will send you an invoice, if your application is approved.

The cost of the stall will be $55 per block (3m x 3m). We will send you an invoice, if your application is approved.

The cost of the stall will be $45 per block (3m x 3m). We will send you an invoice, if your application is approved.

Since the DVBA insurance does not cover you or your stall, you must have your own public liability insurance. Your application cannot be processed if you do not have this insurance.