Before submitting an application, you must read this Application Form and the associated Terms & Conditions in full. We need all supporting and requested documentation to be provided at the time of your submission.

• Applications Close: Friday 10 October 2025
• Successful Applicants confirmed by: Friday 31 October 2025
• Offers must be accepted by: Friday 14 November 2025

We're looking for Market Stalls that:

• Offer goods and services to our fans thar complement the country culture and lifestyle, are unique, affordable and above all else, high quality.
• Represent the local Ipswich region, and come from a variety of geographical locations.
• Have personality, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Add to the creative, friendly and relaxed atmosphere of the Festival.

Goods & Services might include:

• Handmade jewellery
• Accessories
• Locally designed products
• Vintage & retro clothing, items and accessories
• Unique crafts
• Homewares
• Art
• Locally made condiments
• Locally made dried and cured food
• Services such as tarot, psychic medium

Please note:

Market Stalls will not be permitted to stock any products that may be considered a competitor to existing Festival sponsors. Festival sponsors will be confirmed with successful applicants prior to the Festival taking place.

The festival has ready to consume food and beverage outlets already onsite and as such, no additional vendors who stock food that needs to be cooked, fresh food, consumable food will be accepted as a market stall.

Market Stall Fees are 20% of gross revenue collected or credited at the Festival.

The Market Stall Fee covers the market stall infrastructure as described below.

All accounting will be reconciled by Ruth O’Dowd from Rusco Event Management each night and an invoice for commission payable will be issued by Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Included in the Market Stall Fees are:

• Two (2) x marquees (3m x 3m). It is at CMC's discretion if only one or both marquees are used as front of house spaces. In the event both marquees are used as front of house spaces, it is the responsibility of the Market Stallholder to get CMC's written permission to bring their own 3m x 3m back of house storage solution. Permission will be subject to available space and the Market Stallholder complying with all installation and WHS requirements.
• One (1) x Banner Sign for the Market Stall.
• Internet Access. All access is provided on a best effort basis. There is no guarantee that the connection will be available or available at all times during the Festival. CMC strongly recommends that you bring your own backup internet connection for use if required.
• Utilities. Reasonable electricity charges and reasonable garbage removal.

Only products and services that are listed on your Market Stall Application are permitted to be sold at the Festival. Market Stalls will not be permitted to stock any products that may be considered a competitor to Festival sponsors. There is a strict requirement that no glass is allowed on the Festival Site so all products must be in non-breakable containers, bottles, etc. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Certain suppliers may have exclusive rights and restrictions may apply to the goods or services available at each Market Stall. CMC's decision in this regard is final.

CMC reserves the right to prohibit offensive or culturally inappropriate goods from being sold or displayed at the Festival and may at our discretion remove any such goods from a Market Stall if we consider such goods may offend, cause trouble with authorities or infringe the rights of any third party. CMC has absolute discretion and control over any signage, materials, goods and products sold and/or displayed at the Festival. The unauthorised use of the CMC Rocks QLD name and logo is strictly prohibited on any item. The sale of tobacco, cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vapes and all associated items is prohibited.

Rules for the Festival Site will be provided in your Market Stallholder Pack (issued in February 2026) however please note the following:

• No vehicles are permitted to access or remain in the Festival Site during Festival operating hours. 
• No overnight stay in Market Stall structures is permitted. 
• All Stallholders and their workers must complete the CMC Rocks Online Site Induction (issued in February 2026).
• Bump in and bump out must take place within the Festival-specified days and times.
• Deliveries must take place within the Festival-specified days and times.
• Festival site vehicle speed limit must be observed and adhered to at all times.
• No amplified music may be played during Festival Operating Times.
• No pets or livestock are permitted on site at any time (Guide Dogs excluded).

Market Stallholders are required to carry a Public Liability Insurance to the value of at least AUD$20million and must have CMC Rocks Pty Limited (ABN 29 614 691 977) endorsed in the policy as an interested party, indicating coverage until after the Load-Out of the Festival.

All Market Stallholders must cover their workers with a current Work Cover Insurance policy if they are an eligible employer. Copies of all relevant Certificates must be included as part of the Market Stall Application process with any updated policies forwarded to CMC no later than 1 March 2026. It is the responsibility of Market Stallholders to have adequate property damage insurance for their own property at the Festival.