Apply for a limited liquor licence – trade fair

Introduction

A limited licence for a trade fair allows organisations and businesses to sell or supply alcohol to take away or consume at a trade fair or exhibition. 

Examples where these licences are required may include:

• wine shows
• food shows
• agricultural shows
• travel shows
• outdoor equipment shows.

Note: Applications must be submitted at least 28 days before the start of the function. An extra fee will be charged for applications submitted late.

Eligibility

You can only apply for this licence as an individual. You must be 18 years or older.

What you need

• a OneGov account or MyServiceNSW Account
• your contact details
• your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate or competency card number. You will also be required to have licensee training if the event is for over 2,000 patrons, and advanced licensee training if the event is over 2,000 patrons and runs past midnight.
• details of the trade fair’s premises owner, business owner and interested parties
• a plan clearly showing the proposed boundaries for the licensed area and key features, including entry/exit points, bar areas, any adjoining streets and the direction North
• details about where and when the trade fair will be held and other details such as what liquor, food, entertainment and security will be available at the event
• estimated patron attendance at the trade fair
• a plan of management – PDF
• your payment.

If applicable:

• a copy of development consent or approval for the licence at your venue from your local council
• requested liquor trading hours for consumption on premises and take away sales
• a completed applicant declaration – PDF. 

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather the required documents.
3. Select the ‘Apply online’ button.  
4. Register or sign.
5. Follow the prompts to complete and submit your application. 

More information

• Liquor & Gaming NSW advises that event organisers download the licence conditions form – PDF and discuss it with NSW Police before lodging the application. Including the conditions form with the application may reduce processing time. 
• Once your application is lodged, it will be advertised on the Liquor & Gaming Application Noticeboard for 14 days for community consultation.