Lunar New Year
Sunday 7 February 2027, 12pm - 5pm
Ashfield Civic Centre Forecourt (260 Liverpool Road)
Inner West Council, in partnership with local community groups and artists, will deliver a free Lunar New Year celebration in Ashfield. The event will showcase the cultural diversity of the Inner West through performances, cultural experiences, food offerings and family-friendly workshops.
FOOD VENDORS ONLY
Please read all the information in this application carefully.
Lunar New Year 2027 is seeking:
🏯Applications from food businesses with a connection to Lunar New Year.
🎪BYO 3x3m tent only. You will need to bring appropriate weights (min 20kg per marquee leg), tables and chairs.
🍜 High-quality, diverse food offerings that complement existing businesses around the event site.
⚡ Efficient service with capacity to handle peak crowds, and strong value for money
🎪 Strong presentation and stall design
🌱 Environmentally responsible practices, and (where possible) fresh and healthy menu offerings
📍 Local Ashfield businesses are prioritised, with strong EOIs from outside the area also considered
Stallholders are selected through a curated process undertaken jointly by Council and AshBiz.
Due to high demand and a limited number of stalls, not all applications will be successful. Participation in previous events does not guarantee an offer. Council is unable to provide individual feedback on unsuccessful applications. Council reserves the right to amend the selection criteria at any time without notice. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Please review the fees and charges table below (FY 2026/2027)
| Fee |
3m x 3m |
| $142 |
BYO Food Stall Local |
| $171 |
BYO Food Stall Non-Local |
| $107 |
Optional Add-On: Electricity |
| Food Vendor Licence |
|
| Annual registration fee. Fee pro-rated monthly from July 1, 2026 |
$220 |
FOOD VENDOR LICENCE: The temporary Food Vendor Licence (FVL) allows annual and unlimited trading (with approval of the event organiser) at any registered markets held in the Inner West Local Government Area and must be paid directly to the Regulatory Support Team. This licence will be open for registration or renewal from 1 July 2026. If you held a Food Vendor Licence in 2025/2026 you will need to renew it after 1 July 2026 to partake in this festival.
All food stalls will be required to pay FVL fee before they are allowed to trade. If you have an enquiry about Food Vendor Licences, please call Council's Regulatory Support Team on 02 9392 5060 or
Make a Food Vendor Licence Enquiry (Inner West Council Website)
Deadline: Applications close on 11:59PM on Sun 15 Nov 2026.
If you have any EOI or event-related questions, please contact Council's Creative Activations team via email at events@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
To talk with a free interpreter call 131 450.
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我們能說您的語言。 如需免費傳譯服務，請致電131 450， 然後請傳譯員致電9392 5000接通 Inner West市政府。
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