GABS is a 100% cashless event and all transactions must be processed using the provided GABS provided POS system. 

Guidelines

• Product and pricing is required in advance of the festival for system configuration. 
• Exhibitors will receive a POS device which will be pre-loaded with your menu. All transactions must be processed via this device(s). 
• Devices cannot be manually updated, any errors or pricing updates must be lodged with GABS team via the WhatsApp command centre. 
• Devices will be available in the setup period leading into opening session and will be collected from your site at the conclusion of the closing session. DO NOT leave your site until the device has been collected by the support team. 
• POS training will be offered if required. Please select this option via the exhibitor portal during the registration process.  
• Exhibitors are responsible for ensuring devices are sufficiently charged and placed in a safe position away from liquids and other damaging substances / risks.
• The POS team will be onsite for assistance throughout the event.

Non-Compliance

• All sites must use the POS devices provided by GABS Festival for all transactions. Accepting cash or using a different POS system is strictly prohibited.
• Failure to do so will result in an immediate fine of $500 and the inability to attend future events. Repeated offences will result in forfeiture of sales and closure of stand.
• Transactions will be monitored through the event and there will be “mystery shoppers” present to monitor POS usage.
• Devices are to be returned in the same condition as issued, cost of repairs / replacement to damaged devices will be oncharged to the Exhibitor.
• Any device unable to be collected will result in late fees and cost of replacement equipment will be oncharged to the Exhibitor.

NEW in 2026: Marketing Rebate

INCREASE YOUR FESTIVAL EARNINGS BY 10% BY PARTICIPATING IN THE GABS MARKETING SUPPORT PROGRAM

1. Provide ALL the prescribed marketing deliverables (in the table below).
2. Load proof of completion / supporting documentation to the designated GABS exhibitor portal (link to be provided upon registration).
3. This will entitle you to the GABS Marketing Rebate. 
4. This only applies to your beverage sales at your stand. 
5. For those exhibitors that do not wish to participate in the GABS Marketing support program, GABS will return 50% of each exhibitor’s stand sales.
6. Any merchandise sold at the GABS merchandise stand will result in the exhibitor receiving an  80% rebate.
7. GABS will generate a Tax Invoice on behalf of each Exhibitor, and pay the Exhibitor Rebate into your nominated bank account within 14 days after the event.
8. Any oncharges such as ice, additional build requirements etc will be deducted from your rebate and be included in the tax invoice total.