Australian Sikh Games Mela

Mela means ‘gathering’ or ‘to meet’ or a fair. The Punjabi Mela is a collective endeavour to promote the Punjabi language, art, culture and literature.

The Australian Sikh Games will showcase a variety of performances, cuisines, clothing, beauty and religious exhibits to celebrate to coming together of Sikhs from all parts of Australia and abroad.

Over the course of three days, to celebrate the Australian Sikh Games, the grounds will be filled with

  • Food and drink stands
  • Children’s entertainment and attractions
  • Indian cultural item stalls
  • Sikhism exhibitions / displays
  • and much, much more!

We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate and join in the spirit and atmosphere of the Australian Sikh Games.

Stall Application

All retail food businesses including mobile and temporary food vendors are required to be registered with Coffs Harbour Council. For more information, visit: Doing Business in Coffs – Food Businesses.

To apply for a stall at the mela:

  1. Download, complete and submit a Temporary Food Vendor Help Sheet and Checklist to Coffs Harbour City Council along with the Food Business Registration Form.(PDF version). Council approval is required to have a stall at the mela.
  2. Read and understand the food safety standards set by Food Standards Australia New Zealand – FSANZ (PDF version)
  3. Click here to read the terms and conditions of stall hire and submit the application form.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Stall operators are responsible for paying any relevant council application fees along with the stall application fee to the Organising Committe prior to the event
  • All food provided must comply with Council food stall guidelines, the Food Act 2008, Food Regulations 2009 and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code regarding the storage, preparation, handling and selling of food.
  • The Food Stall permit issued by Council must be displayed in a conspicuous position within the stall.
  • Food sold or provided at the event is not to be prepared in a residential kitchen, unless that kitchen is approved as a food business.