Lismore City Council is inviting expressions of interest (EOIs) from local restaurants, cafés, food producers and vendors to secure a place at the return of NORCO Eat the Street 2026.
The popular food and culture festival will transform the Lismore CBD on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with activities across Keen Street, The Quad and the Lismore Regional Gallery.
The pedestrian-focused event will feature live music, food, family entertainment and is expected to attract about 10,000 people.
EOIs are open to businesses within the Lismore local government area (LGA) and surrounding regions. The event offers an opportunity for businesses to showcase their culinary offerings, connect with thousands of visitors and participate in a major community celebration.
To support vendors, organisers will provide shared facilities including cool-room access, power, toilets, ice and event promotion. A participation fee of $205 plus GST applies to food and beverage vendors to help cover operational costs. Stalls will remain free for food producers and market stallholders to encourage a diverse range of offerings.
Event details
Date and time: 12pm–8pm, Saturday, 22 August 2026
Location: Keen Street, The Quad and the Lismore Regional Gallery
Road closures: Midnight Friday, 21 August, to midnight Saturday, 22 August
Businesses interested in participating must submit an online EOI by 4.30pm on Friday, 19 June 2026. Applicants will be advised of the outcome by Friday, 26 June 2026.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Lismore City Council Food Registration Certificate, a valid Food Safety Supervisor Certificate and evidence of public liability insurance.
To submit an expression of interest, visit the Your Say Lismore portal.
For enquiries, contact the Lismore City Council Events Team at eatthestreet@lismore.nsw.gov.au.
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