Dalmeny Summer Fest

Saturday 30 November • 10:00 am–2:00 pm • Dalmeny, NSW

Hosted by Sandy Souls & Eurobodalla Shire Council

Welcome to a beach-bright community day ✨

This page is for everyone — check the schedule, see who’s involved and what’s on. Stallholders can apply via the forms below. Markets, music, food vans, the Dalmeny Run Club dash, community groups and more—right here in Dalmeny. Bring your friends, grab a coffee, and soak up the summer vibes.

There’s plenty for families too! Kids can enjoy face painting, bauble decorating, mountain bike fun, and the Dalmeny Fun Run. It’s a full day of colour, laughter and coastal community spirit.

Event Schedule

Times may adjust slightly on the day.
Time	What’s On	Where
10:00 am	Festival opens & market stalls trading	Main arena & market lane
10:15 am	Puppy Fashion Parade crowd fave	Main stage
11:00 am	Live Music	Main stage
11:30 am	Tribal Dance Group — Experience the rhythm and beauty of coastal belly dance led by our local fusion troupe. Their colourful costumes and energetic beats are always a highlight.	Main stage
12:15 pm	Live Music (set two)	Main stage
1:00 pm	Dalmeny Run Club Fun Dash — a relaxed community jog to keep the good vibes rolling.	Meet at the foreshore start line
2:00 pm	Festival closes	—

Christmas Photos

Intrigue Photography will be capturing the sparkle of Dalmeny’s Christmas spirit all day long. Pop by their festive setup for your free community photo — additional high‑res images can be purchased afterwards. Perfect for holiday cards, gifts, or just a sunny memory of the day. 📸🎄

Puppy Fashion Parade

Calling all goodest boys and girls! Dress your pup in beachy, festive or creative flair and join our Puppy Fashion Parade. It’s free to enter, friendly dogs on leads only, and there are prizes for Best Dressed, Best Duet (Owner + Dog) and Crowd Favourite. Pre‑register below to skip the queue on the day.

Enter the Puppy Fashion Parade

Parade time: 10:15 am at the Main Stage. Please arrive by 10:00 am to check in.

Stallholder Information

Who can apply?

Market stalls — makers, artisans, gifts, clothing, jewellery, beach & summer goods
Food vendors — food trucks, BBQs, treats (local food safety compliance required)
Community groups — clubs and services activating fun, family‑friendly activities

Confirmed so far

Nonn’s Garden
Boho Jewellery
Resting Ridge Leather
Audrey’s Knotty Creations
Narooma Bicycles
Figuretree Accounting & Mortgage Broker
Sandy Souls
Gift Cards
Spices
Indigo Clothing
Papa Joe’s Catering
Nancys Deli
Dalmeny Board Riders BBQ

We’ll keep updating this list as more stalls are confirmed.

Key details (stall sizes, fees, power, etc.)

Site size: Standard 3×3 m (BYO marquee & weights). Larger sites by request.
Insurance: Current $20M Public Liability required (upload link below).
Power: Limited powered sites for approved vendors. Bring tested & tagged leads.
Food safety: Food vendors must meet NSW Health & Council requirements.
Waste: Please minimise packaging; remove your waste at pack‑down.
Wet / windy weather: The event is outdoors. We’ll communicate any changes via email & socials.
Fees & key dates: TBC – will be shown on each form once finalised.

Bump‑in & bump‑out

Bump‑in window: 7:30–9:30 am (vehicles off‑site by 9:30 am).
Bump‑out: From 2:00 pm once site is declared open for vehicles by the site manager.
Please bring suitable marquee weights (no pegs if ground conditions or underground services restrict it).

Site map

Download the draft site map here: Site Map (PDF) (coming soon)

Apply to Participate

Stallholders apply here — the forms collect everything needed (including Public Liability uploads), so you won’t need to send extra documents separately.

Market Stallholders

Apply – Market Stall (Form)

Have your ABN, product photos (optional), and insurance certificate ready to upload.

Food Vendors

Apply – Food Vendor (Form)

Food Safety Supervisor details & Council approvals may be required.

Community Groups

Apply – Community Group (Form)

Tell us how you’ll activate your space (e.g., demo, mini‑activity, info booth).

Terms & Conditions

All participants must comply with directions from event staff and safety officers.
Marquees must be secured with adequate weights at all times.
Trading hours are 10:00 am–2:00 pm unless otherwise directed.
Site allocation and access instructions will be emailed prior to the event.
Refunds/cancellations policy will be outlined on each application form.