Sponsorship &
Stall Holders Application
for your interest in joining us
for the 2026 A Taste Of The Hills Festival!
Thank you for your interest in joining us at the upcoming A Taste of The Hills Festival.
The event will take place at Lenswood Memorial Park on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 of March 2026.
To facilitate your participation, we have outlined the essential details and guidelines for your consideration.
We Welcome all Local Businesses
Application Overview
Time: Please allow yourself at least 30+ minutes to complete this form.
Please ensure you are on a computer to submit this form. Several documents, images and other files are required, so we highly recommend not completing this form on a phone.
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Event Overview
Date: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 of March 2026
Time:
- Saturday 28 March: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm
- Sunday 29 March: 11.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Location: Lenswood Memorial Park, 693 Swamp Rd, Lenswood, SA, 5240
Attendance: 4000+ attendees across Saturday and Sunday.
Venue Stall Space Options
Stall-Holder Options:
Pink Stalls - $800: for the space for the two days. Situated under a large marquee (these stalls don't require you to bring in your own marquee).
White Stalls - $600: for the space for the two days. Situated around the oval in high foot-traffic areas, a 3x3m stall area.
Green Stalls - $400: for the space for the two days. Situated around the oval, a 3x3m stall area.
Yellow Stalls - $200: for the space for the two days. Located on the courts, a 3x3m stall area.
Food Trucks - $1000: for the space for the two days. Located to the right of the hall with an undercover meals seating area.
*If you have a preferred stall number, please indicate it in your application, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
** The grounds are an open area with minimal shade. The stall areas that include shade in pricing are only the sponsorship stall areas and the pink stalls. In all other stall areas, you must bring in your own shelter/shade or hire a marquee through us with a request on your application form below.
Stall Marquee Requirements:
All stall marquees/gazebos must have a white base colour. Branding is welcome, but the primary colour of the marquee must remain white. If you require a white marquee, we offer add-on hire options for the weekend below. Alternatively, you are welcome to organise your own hire.
Stalls serving alcohol must provide water for attendees at their stall.
Stall Inclusions:
3x3m stall area
Complimentary event entry for stall staff
Direct link on our website to your platform(s); please specify the preferred link(s) in your application
Event media kit to help promote your attendance to your audience
Invitation to A Taste Of Auchendarroch House pre-festival activation event
Inclusion in social media posts before, during, and after the event across our platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Inclusion in e-communications to our mailing list
Professional photography of your products at the festival (available upon request)
x4 General Admission tickets per day to share with family and friends, or to use for your own festival ticket giveaways
Stall Fees and Add-Ons:
Stall fees cover the allocated area only.
Additional options—such as marquee hire, ice, tables, and power supply—can be requested as part of your application below.
For the 2026 event, pricing has been adjusted to ensure stallholders are only charged for the items they require, making fees fully customisable to suit the financial investment and needs of all businesses.
Returning stall holders are entitled to a 10% discount on fees.
Stall holder and sponsorship fees are exclusive of GST.
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Sponsorship Area Options
Major Sponsorship Areas
Official Main Stage Naming Partner
Large Bar & Lounge Area Opposite the Main Stage
Main Stage Bar
Gold Sponsorship Areas
Large Tasting Marquee
Premium Day Bed Area Naming Partner
Gold Sponsor Food Hall
Silver Sponsorship Areas:
High Foot-Traffic Large Branded Areas
These areas can be set up in multiple ways around the festival grounds to activate your brand
Bronze Sponsorship Areas
B1, B2 & B3 are located beneath the built shelter structure, situated beside the oval.
B4 & B5 are positioned on either side of the main entrance under white marquees.
Major Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold Sponsorship Opportunities
Silver Sponsorship Opportunities
Bronze Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Area Options
All sponsorship areas include full branding, electricity, shelter/shade and furnishings as part of the package price.
Both monetary and in-kind sponsorships are welcome.
Sponsorship opportunities are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact Holly at holly@atasteofthehills.com.au
Current 2026 Confirmed Sponsors
South Australian Tourism Commission
Adelaide Hills Council
The Courier
Hills Wanderer Magazine
Auchendarroch House
South Australian Helicopters
Fenix Media
Ticketing Information
Adult General Admission Tickets range from $19.00 - $49.00.
Children under 12 are free. Ages 13-17 are $12.00.
All tickets include an A Taste of The Hills Branded Tumbler, Event Program, and access to the Festival App.
Attendee Tastings
For the first time, A Taste Of The Hills Festival will not require tasting stallholders to provide complimentary samples.
Each stallholder may manage tastings according to their own preferences.
While tastings are encouraged—since this event celebrates the “taste” of the region—they are no longer compulsory for stallholders.
Stallholders have the option to charge for any or all tastings.
Some stalls may provide complimentary tastings, so we encourage you to plan how best to showcase your products to drive sales and remain competitive.
Non-Alcoholic Offerings
We highly encourage tasting stallholders to bring non-alcoholic options if available.
Non-alcoholic offerings were in high demand at the 2024 and 2025 events, and we expect the same for 2026.
Stallholders providing non-alcoholic tastings will receive special recognition on the event program and site map, highlighting non-alcoholic offerings to attendees.
Vendor Selection and Allocation Criteria:
At A Taste of The Hills Festival 2026, we carefully select stallholders to ensure alignment with the event’s brand and theme. Priority is given to businesses with strong ties to the Adelaide Hills, high-quality products, and a premium aesthetic. Returning vendors are also highly regarded. Stall placements are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with applications finalised in November 2025. Applicants may request preferred stall locations from the event layout, with earlier applications receiving the greatest chance of their requested choice.
Terms and Conditions:
We have a 14-day term for payments to secure your stall space. Payment is due once you have been invoiced. Delay in making this payment may result in losing your stall space at the event.
Fee payments will be invoiced after completion and acceptance of this application.
Cancellation policy is outlined further down.
Insurance and licenses are mandatory (Current Public Liability Insurance and RSA's). You will be required to provide these certificates as part of your application.
This is a glass-free event. Please use the drink tumblers provided for the service of drinks or in your own plastic/paper cups/plates. Large 300ml+ bottles and take-away are exempt from this rule.
Returning vendors are entitled to 10% off 2026 stall fees as recognition of their ongoing support.
Acceptance
Acceptance is not guaranteed upon the completion of this application; our team will notify you personally.
If all of our stall areas are exhausted we will keep you on our waiting list and let you know if a space becomes available.
Once your application is accepted, we will provide a media kit with promotional materials. We encourage you to use these to announce your attendance and showcase your participation in the lead-up to the event.
Event Set Up Requirements
You are required to bring all of the equipment you require for your stall set-up. This may include, but is not limited to:
POS / EFTPOS system, cashbox
Tables, Chairs, Furniture.
Decor and decorations for your stall area.
Water/ water containers for providing free water to attendees.
Branded Marketing Material.
Disposable cups/ plates/ napkins.
Cool room, fridges, esky, ice buckets.
Extension cords and electrical boards.
- White marquee/ tent, food truck, shelter (unless hiring one through the event)
Event Logistics:
Bump in: We require ALL Stall Holders, Sponsors and Food Trucks to have their stall area set up by Friday 27 of March by 7.00 PM.
Access to the property will be available for your set up Friday 27 of March from 9.00 am. Specific times will be individually negotiated with the events team.
All glass, large bottles and boxes must go into the relevant bins provided.
Electricity is not available to all stall sites and an additional cost per power supply. Please clearly state in your application whether you require electricity for your stall operations (if this is not specified, your stall will not be set up with power).
- 1 Bag of ice is available per stall per day if you would like this as an add-on for your stall area. Please advise in the application if you require ice, no ice will be available for your stall area if you do not specify this in your application.
- A trestle table can be supplied for your stall area as an add-on by request. Please advise in the application if you require a trestle table. If you do not outline this in your application, a trestle table will not be included.
ALL Stall Holders, Sponsors and Food Trucks must be finished with set up and fully stocked before 10.00 AM on each day of the event.
ALL Stall Holders, Sponsors and Food Trucks must have at least one person on their stall at all times during the entire event (10.45 AM - 6.15 PM). Stalls must not be left unattended at any time. If you are working the stall with only one person and need to leave for whatever reason, please notify an event staff member to temporarily man the stall during your absence.
The venue will be monitored from 10:00 PM each night by security. The event space is on private property and within a fenced area. However, we strongly advise against storing any money and other valuables in your stall area overnight.
You will be able to stock your area each morning of the event before 10.00 AM. No cars will be allowed in the event area. Please bring a trolley, sack truck or equipment of your own to support you with transporting all of your items into the event area. The car park is about a 100 metre walk.
- End-of-event clean-up: Remove all rubbish and leave your stall area tidy. We encourage pack-down to take place on Sunday 29th of March, after the event closing time, 6.00 PM onwards. Please speak to us if you require pack-down on the Monday morning after the event.
Alcohol Stall Guidelines
Sales by the bottle and glass for on-site consumption are permitted. Any bottles sold to be consumed on-site must be opened for the customer at your stall.
Sales by the bottle for takeaway are permitted.
Ensure RSA for 18+; identified by wristbands. Check ID when unsure.
Supply free water at your stall. Water will be available at the venue for your use. Please bring your own water container.
RSA compliance is mandatory.
Provide Liquor Licence and RSA documentation.
App Launch: Exclusive Opportunity for Sponsors and Stall Holders:
We’re excited to share that A Taste of The Hills Festival 2026 will also mark the launch of our brand-new community app, designed to showcase exclusive local deals and special offers from businesses across the region!
All attending stall holders and sponsors are invited to feature a special offer for eight weeks during and after the festival, as part of the app’s official launch campaign.
The app acts as a digital version of our goodie bags, encouraging festival goers to visit your business or website post-event.
Created to increase engagement and spending beyond the festival weekend while helping drive traffic on quieter days through flash deals and limited-time offers.
Starting with 4,000+ attendees, the app will expand to reach local audiences beyond the event, offering ongoing exposure.
Open to all local businesses – from cafés, wineries, and accommodation providers to farm gates and service-based businesses.
Designed to support small business growth by increasing awareness, driving new customers, and boosting sales both in-store and online.
Your offer will also be promoted through our festival marketing channels for added reach and engagement.
Setting up your business profile and listing your offer only takes a few minutes — full support and guidance will be provided.
By joining, you’ll become part of a collaborative local network designed to strengthen our region’s economy and encourage people to shop, dine, and stay local.
The app will go live two weeks before the festival, giving attendees time to browse and plan their visits.
Top-performing offers may be featured as “Editor’s Picks” within the app for extra visibility.
No cost to participate — it’s completely free to list your offer.
*If your offer involves a paid transaction through the app, a small 5% processing fee will apply to cover this external provider transaction fee. Funds will be securely transferred directly from the app to your nominated business bank account, as set up in your profile.
This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your visibility, attract new customers, and join an exciting new initiative that celebrates and supports our local community!
Cancellation Policy:
In the event that you need to cancel your attendance, our cancellation policy is as follows:
No cancellation fee applies if cancelled before 60 days (full reimbursement into your chosen account).
Between 59 and 31 days, a 50% cancellation fee applies (remainder reimbursed into your chosen account).
Within 30 days leading up to the event, no refund is available.
Instead of paying the cancellation fee, you may choose to elect to keep the payment in credit for your attendance for a future year event.
In the event of extreme weather, a pandemic, or other unforeseen significant circumstances leading to the cancellation of the event, every effort will be made to reschedule the event to another date.