The third Hurstville Night Market will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 4pm to 10pm at Hurstville Plaza. The first night market was held on October 5, 2024. The George River Association strives to hold the night market every month. When the subsequent date is confirmed, we will announce on this website and email to the stall owners who have applied. Stall owners. Please continue to pay attention to this website.
Market Stalls Layout
For navigation, please enter 1 Crofts Ave, Hurstville NSW 2220. Enter the site from the booth near C1 in the map above. Vehicles can drive straight into the Hurstville Plaza. When exiting, vehicles also exit from the same place.
Hurstville Night Market Stalls
Stall Application
If you are interested to join, please fill in the stall application form below and email company public liability insurance record to dragoneightevents@gmail.com for official record. Food stalls are also required to send FSS and TFP.
Hurstville Night Market Detailed Plan
This event is based on Motion NM036-24, proposed by Councillor Ben Wang and passed by the Georges River Council, aiming to establish a weekly night market in Hurstville to boost the local economy.
Event Details
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Hurstville Plaza
Stall Size: 3M X 3M. We normally don’t accept food trucks or vans. However, if approved, the fee will be doubled as they occupy twice the space. Additionally, if the stall owner can provide self-generated power, it will be easier for us to accommodate.
The store entrance time is from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the exit time is from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Requirements for Food Stalls: Must use gas or self-provided generator.
Stallholders shall bring own tent, LED lighting （The brighter the LED lighting, the better. Here is a sample one）, a minimum 25-meter power cord, and a switch power board.
Food stalls are requested to bring their own 3m x 3m floor mats to prevent food grease from dirtying the floor. Stall rubbish must be taken away. Please contact us if you need help.
The organizer will provide one power outlet per stall. Stallholders with equipment above 1 kilowatt or needing additional outlets must notify in advance to avoid power outages due to high-power appliances. Please list the power requirement for each equipment.
Stall owners shall bring their own tents (,here is a tent for reference) and walls (, here is a wall for reference). If they need us to provide tent and walls, the rental fee is 50AUD for food stalls and 30AUD for non-food stalls. Stall owners are required to prepare 4 sandbags / weights, and ropes to stabilize the tent, this also applies to the rented tent.
Stall Categories and Pricing
Hurstville plaza can be configured to hold around 31 stalls.
Standard Stall: 188 AUD
The organizer will allocate stalls on the day onsite based on different categories and entry times, and the stall locations are not fixed.
Silver Stall: 288 AUD
Stallholders can choose a location (excluding prime spots).
Gold Stall: 488 AUD
Prime spot chose by stallholder, 2-minute stage speaking opportunity, and sponsor recognition.
Logo featured on all promotional materials and posters.
Electricity surcharge
Food stalls must use gas or self-provided generator in principle. It is easy to lose power when high-power catering equipment is used at the same time. We will make overall arrangements to avoid power outages.
For stalls with power supply above 1 kW and within 2 kW, a surcharge of 50 AUD is required;
For stalls with power supply above 2 kW and within 4 kW, a surcharge of 100 AUD is required;
In principle, stalls with power supply above 4 kW are not accepted
Sponsorship
Title Sponsor: 1688 AUD (3 events, 1 stall included)
Sponsor’s logo displayed at prominent locations (e.g., entrance signs, stage backdrop, stall signs).
Logo on all promotional materials (posters, flyers, social media ads, website, etc.).
Promotion via organizer’s social media platforms.
One prime stall location for product display or sales.
Naming rights for the event.
Sponsor can host interactive games, raffles, or other engaging activities to attract participation and brand interaction.
Exclusive sales rights for certain products or services, preventing competitors from selling similar items.
Media exposure via the event’s media partners (TV, radio, newspaper, online media).
Interview opportunities during the event.
Priority for future collaboration with the organizers on similar events.
Joint Sponsor: 888 AUD (1 event, stall not included)
Sponsor’s logo displayed at prominent locations (e.g., entrance signs, stage backdrop, stall signs).
Logo on all promotional materials (posters, flyers, social media ads, website, etc.).
Promotion via organizer’s social media platforms.
Sponsor can host interactive games, raffles, or other engaging activities to attract participation and brand interaction.
Exclusive sales rights for certain products or services, preventing competitors from selling similar items.
Media exposure via the event’s media partners (TV, radio, newspaper, online media).
Interview opportunities during the event.
Priority for future collaboration with the organizers on similar events.
How to Participate and Apply
Please email organizer at dragoneightevents@gmail.com, along with the required documents. If the public liability insurance, FSS and TFP have already been sent there is no need to resent unless there are changes.
(1) All stalls need to fill in the stall application form and provide company public liability insurance.
(2) Food stalls: Provide Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) certification and Temporary Food Permit (TFP).
(3) Non-food stalls: Submit a complete product list with quality inspection information.
(4) Stall category selection and corresponding payment.
Once approved, the organizer will send a contract.
Reply within three business days and make the stall fee and bond payment to the designated account.
Important Dates Reminder
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 3 working days before the event date. For example, the night market is scheduled for Saturday, the Wednesday night before is the application deadline.
Cancellation Policy: No cancellations after the application deadline, and the BOND will not be refunded for cancellation.
Bond: Once your stall application is approved, please pay a 200 AUD bond to secure your stall. The bond is a one-time payment and can be used in subsequent night markets. If you no longer participate in the night market, please email us to refund the bond.
Stall Application Process
FSS - Food Safety Supervisor Requirements
Click to open the Guidelines of Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) Requirements.
TFP - Temporary Food Premises License
Click to open the sample form for the TFP Temporary Food Premises License.
Click to apply the TFP online.
To follow up with the council for your TFP application, please call (02) 9330 6400 or Email mail@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
Performance Application Process
Street Performance Policy
Click to open the George River City Council Street Performance Policy.
Council approval is not required for busking or street theatre if the activity according to pages 5 and 6 of the above policy:
• Has been registered with Council (and a temporary permit issued);
• Occurs in a Council designated location (refer to Appendix C for the list/map of allowable locations);
• Is undertaken between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm and for a maximum of 2 hours
• Involves the use of handheld equipment only;
• Continues to enable the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles;
• Continues to enable the amenity of the area; and
• Does not involve:
a) Dangerous implements, materials or animals; or
b) Drawing, marking or affixing anything to the footway; or
c) The use of a public address, sound system or amplification; or
d) Solicitation of funds (however performers may receive voluntary donations); or
e) Advertisement or promotion of goods for sale, other than products consisting of the artist’s own work; or
f) Set up, operate or use a loudspeaker or amplifying device on community land (D5).
Street Performance Application Form
Delicious Food and Fun in Hurstville - The Hurstville Night Market will be launched on October 5. Everyone is welcome to bring their families along o enjoy various delicious food and culture performances. Apply to set up stalls and performance now.
Hurstville Night Market Stall and Performance
On March 25, 2024, Georges River City Council approved Councillor Ben Wang's motion for Hurstville Night Market. The council will now begin planning and preparing for the night market activities, taking various specific measures to fully support businesses in revitalising the economy of the Georges River area.
Do you want to set up a stall at the night market?
Do you want to apply for a food permit?
Do you want to perform at the night market?
Would you like to participate in the trial operation of the night market?
Would you like to provide ideas and suggestions for the night market?
The Georges River Association together with our Councillor Ben Wang invite you to join the Community Forum to participate in the forum discussion on the development of the Hurstville Night Market. We value your thoughts and ideas. Together, we are building a better and a stronger Georges River community.
Date: Sunday 7th April 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address：The Salvation Army Hurstville Corps，22 Bond Street, Hurstville
On March 25, 2024, Georges River City Council approved Councillor Ben Wang's motion for Hurstville Night Market. The council will now begin planning and preparing for the night market activities, taking various specific measures to fully support businesses in revitalising the economy of the Georges River area.
Motions to support businesses within the Centres of Georges River Council by Councillor Wang:
1. Information sessions and information packages for small businesses on the planning and complying development process.
2. Information packages on shop front designs that enhance street appeal and promote activation.
3. Explore reviewing planning controls as they apply to the changes of use to existing premises with the aim of simplifying the process and reducing determination times.
4. Reviewing the Street Performance Policy and Busking permit to promote street performances, thereby stimulating the night economy.
5. Enhancing Hurstville Plaza to become a cultural, entertainment, and economic hub by improving lighting, shade, and hosting more regular food market events.
6. Investigating options to improve facilities and processes at Hurstville War Memorial and Hurstville Interchange Park to further stimulate the night economy.
7. Investigating the introduction of day-time events similar to the Lions Festival which used to take place in Oatley.
8. Collaborating with Transport for NSW to explore increasing bus services to centres.
9. Ensuring follow-up on the action plan outlined in the Night-Time Economy Report 2021, with regular updates provided to Council.
10. Establishing partnerships between the council and private investors, business chamber, local community organisations, and Economic Leadership Group to facilitate the development of night-time economy initiatives.
Hurstville Night Market
As the city lights illuminate the night, in this moment of tranquillity intertwined with bustle, the night market quietly blossoms, becoming the soul of the city and a microcosm of life.
Hurstville, located in the southern region of Sydney, is a multicultural community that attracts attention with its unique charm. Here, different cultures blend and merge, forming a rich and colourful tapestry of life.
At the Hurstville Night Market, you can embark on a culinary journey, savouring a feast for the taste buds; here, we not only enjoy food and exchange cultures but also experience the warmth and harmony of a community family.
The Georges River Association together with our Councillor Ben Wang invite you to join the Community Forum to participate in the forum discussion on the development of the Hurstville Night Market. We value your thoughts and ideas. Together, we are building a better and a stronger Georges River community.
Date: Sunday 24th March 2024
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address：The Salvation Army Hurstville Corps，22 Bond Street, Hurstville