04/05/2026
Hi everyone!
Finally… finally, I was able to complete both the application form and the sponsorship form! I truly appreciate Nicole for helping me create them and for being so understanding of my situation. Things have been a bit rough lately, as my little one had to go to the hospital and my own condition hasn’t been the best, but we finally managed to make it work together.
I’m also very grateful to everyone who gave us the time and patience to complete these forms. Since there are mainly just two of us working behind the scenes, things can move a little slower than in larger or more established organisations.
Also, as I run this as a non‑profit activity, I will need to ask for some additional support for myself in the form of volunteers. I’ll announce a recruitment call soon. (Please note that this volunteer recruitment is for me, Ayaka Thompson (Small Japan in Australia). Nicole, who runs All Events, Markets and Festival, is not involved in this part.)
Anyway, let’s start to make this festival as amazing as we can together!
First, here is the application form for stalls. This form is for anyone who would like to have a stall: artisans, merchandise and food stalls, workshops, community groups (like expos), travel‑related service stalls, etc.!
As we have already received so many stallholder enquiries, please understand that submitting this form does not guarantee a spot, and it is not first‑come, first‑served either. We will review all applications carefully and contact successful applicants individually after the deadline.
(If we receive more applications than we can accommodate, we will need to prioritise stalls that best suit our festival concept and offer a good variety.)
I’m truly sorry that we can’t give you much time due to the circumstances, but we hope this won’t affect too many people.
If you’d like to take part in our first BIG Japanese festival in the Mountains, the Blue Mountains Japanese Sakura Festival, please fill it out and send it to us!
We are hoping to have five different categories of booths:
①Japanese traditional
②Pop culture (theme: Harajuku and pastel colours)
③Japan travel
④Blue Mountains souvenirs
⑤Food / drinks
More important information is included in the application form, so please read it carefully before applying.
Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9GNXFGtE5F8Is58cuLd80W3K7Mtnq1OiksnS3CPSzG_LFNQ/viewform?usp=header
We hope to see a wide variety of stalls this year!
