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Gladstone Regions biggest pop culture event, PopCon, is back and Hulk-sized! EOI Applications close 9am Monday 22 July 2024 | Event date: 11am Saturday 7 September 2024
Attention food vendors, market stalls, local artists, community groups, organisations and businesses
The annual PopCon event is a convergence of innovation, pop culture and fandom that celebrates the spirit of the independent creator and their fans.
PopCon will be held on Saturday 7 September, 2024 across the GECC, Library Square and Library, offering an array of entertainment including workshops, guest speakers, Cosplay Competition, market stalls, food vendors and much more.
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FOOD VENDORS
GRC invites local food vendors to apply to be a part of PopCon. To be considered, food vendors must serve a minimum of four (4) dishes or food options that are ready to serve (minimal wait times) and be able to supply their own power. Considerations will be made for food vendors who offer a variety of menu selections, and environmentally sustainable packaging, reside in the Gladstone Region and have favourable feedback from previous events.
All food vendors must comply with all food safety regulations and be available to trade from 11am-5pm. A site fee will be applicable.
- Applications must be received by 9am Monday 22 July, 2024 to be considered.
- All applicants will be contacted by Friday 26 July, 2024 close of business.
Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee a site at PopCon.
Please contact the Community Events team for any additional information or inquiries at communityevents@gladstone.qld.gov.au or (07) 4972 2822.
MARKET STALLS
GRC invites local market stalls to apply to be a part of PopCon. Market stalls must fit within the theme of PopCon (Popular Culture).
Preference is for market stalls who offer Pop Culture related items, environmentally sustainable products/packaging, reside in the Gladstone Region and have favourable feedback from previous events.
All market stalls must be available to trade from 11am – 5pm. A site fee will be applicable.
- Applications must be received by 9am Monday 22 July, 2024 to be considered.
- All applicants will be contacted by Friday 26 July, 2024 close of business.
Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee a site at PopCon.
Please contact the Community Events team for any additional information or inquiries at communityevents@gladstone.qld.gov.au or (07) 4972 2822.
Gladstone PopCon
11am-5pm Saturday, 7 September, 2024
Show off your cosplay skills, check out the displays, treat yourself at the market stalls and make some new friends.
Up for a challenge? Don’t miss the cosplay competition and parade! Open for all ages.
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