About this market
🌶️ Wollongong Chilli Festival 2026 – Stallholder Applications 🌶️ The Wollongong Chilli Festival is back for its second year, following an incredible launch event in 2025 that brought big crowds, buzzing energy and serious chilli heat to the heart of the city. Returning on Sunday 24 May 2026, the festival will once again take over Crown Street Mall for a full day of flavour, fire and family-friendly fun. Event details 📍 Crown Street Mall, Wollongong 🗓 Sunday 24 May 2026 ⏰ 10:00am – 3:00pm We’re now welcoming applications from: 🔥 Chilli & specialty food producers (sauces, rubs, spices, oils, jerky, snacks) 🍔 Food trucks & street food vendors (chilli-inspired and general food) 🍷 Beverage vendors (wine, craft beer & specialty drinks – where approved) 🛍️ Artisan makers & market stalls that complement a vibrant food festival atmosphere Why trade with us? ✔️ Second-year event building on a successful 2025 launch ✔️ High foot traffic, CBD destination-style festival ✔️ Strong social media, email and local promotion ✔️ Family-friendly, professionally managed event ✔️ Supportive, experienced festival team ✔️ Prime Wollongong city-centre location 🔥 Chilli Eating Competition draws large crowds and keeps patrons on site 🎶 Live music and entertainment throughout the day 👨👩👧👦 Broad audience appeal – food lovers, families, locals & visitors Spaces are limited and always in high demand. If accepted, you’ll be part of a growing and much-loved Chilli Festival series with an enthusiastic following. 👉 Apply now via LocalStalls 👉 Early applications encouraged We can’t wait to bring the heat back to Wollongong in 2026 🌶️🔥