Become a Stallholder

Whoever grows it sells it; whoever makes it sells it.

That‘s the simple criteria of Melbourne‘s first weekly farmers market. If you fit the bill, complete the online form or download an application and fax or mail it back to us as soon as you can.

THIS IS HOW WE LIKE TO DO IT

• For the market to be as fun, interesting and practical as possible, we want to ensure a vibrant mix focusing on growers, local cottage industries, community-based stalls and sustainable practices. We aim to have no more than two specialised producers of any particular good.
• Whoever grows it sells it; whoever makes it sells it! This can include full-time employees of the primary producers. Re-sellers are not permitted, unless from a pre-approved community-based organisation. Priority will be given to value added stallholders who source fresh ingredients from local farmers and other stallholders.
• Produce needs to be GM-free, farm fresh, free-range and fair trade.
• The more that is organic and grass-fed the better, but it will need to be backed up by accredited certification.
• We encourage you to sell loose and in bulk wherever possible.
• We all love the environment, so let’s cut packaging and nasty non-recyclables wherever and whenever we can.
• Please don’t supply plastic bags or bio-bags to customers. Everyone will be encouraged to bring their own (and, if they don‘t, they‘ll remember next time).
• If you bring it in, please take it out. Bins are provided for public use only.
• Prices need to be on clear display.
• Don’t worry if you are new to the market scene and don’t have your own stall. We have plenty available for hire.
• You will need to bring your own trestle tables and advertising materials. 
• Sites are allocated to allow for a 3m x 3m stall, but if you need more room we can find a spot for you.
• We will keep an eye on stall conditions and work with you to make sure your stall is just ‘perfect’.
• We will endeavour to reward the most regular stallholders with preferential site location and will work with you to find the ideal spot. 
• Community interaction is a major part of any market so please be prepared to provide information for eaters such as ingredients and growing methods, recipes and contact details.
• All stallholders need current public liability insurance and suitable food premises registration with the council. We’re happy to help clarify these requirements if you need.
• Stall fees should be paid prior to your first visit, and one market in advance after that.
• Register early; sites will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
• The market will continue whatever the weather conditions, through winter and summer. We’re lucky to have such a great all-weather site.
• The market mix in any given week is entirely up to the discretion of the market manager, and we reserve the right to refuse admittance to any trader who fails to meet the expectations set out above.
• Please contact us as soon as possible with any information regarding changes such as new contact details, new products, non-attendance etc.

Rates

Site Rental: 3m x 3m – $60

Stall Hire: 3m x 3m – $20

Power : – $5

All fees include GST. Payment must be made in advance. If paying cash, this should be paid one week in advance. EFT payments are welcome.

No refunds will be given for bad weather. Notice of non-attendance must be given 48 hours prior to market day, otherwise the stallholder fee will be forfeited. Stall fees are payable on registration for next market day.