Kuching festival snaps up vendors
Kuching Food Festival 2026 has already collected over 700 vendor application forms ahead of the March 17 deadline, signaling heavy vendor interest just before the event's application close vendor update.
Organisers confirmed the festival runs from July 22 to Aug 16 this year, an extended schedule that adds two days to the usual programme. dayakdaily.com Half-stall charges were hiked to RM700 (up from RM650), while single stalls remain RM1,000 and premium stalls are RM3,900, with a RM300 refundable deposit required for all applicants. dayakdaily.com Stall categories open include half stalls, single stalls and premium slots, giving vendors tiered options for space and pricing. dayakdaily.com Submissions are being handled at counters 8 and 9 at the MBKS headquarters, and organisers instructed vendors to collect forms by March 16 to complete the application process. dayakdaily.com Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng urged applicants to include clear menu photos and documented concepts so the festival’s selection committee can assess proposals for programming and promotion. dayakdaily.com The mayor also said representatives from 65 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy — spanning more than 30 countries — are expected to be invited to participate during the festival period. theborneopost.com
