terms & Conditions

FEES & PAYMENTS

There will be limited spaces available and you will need to apply for a stall site. Successful applicants will be notified shortly after applications close on February 14, 2025. Unsuccessful applicants will be put on a waiting list in the event that any stalls become available.

Payment for stalls must be received within 7 days of your application being accepted. This payment is not refundable.

Fees are as follows:

2 Day Stall - $80
1 Day Stall - $50

Preference will be given to applications for 2 day Stalls. Stall sizes are approximately 2.5m x 3m & each stall includes a 1.8m x .8m table. We request that you do not bring your own table.

All applicants will need to supply photos of their work/products via email or by sharing their Instagram or website.

Stallholders are not permitted to on-sell or give away their Stall spot to anyone else. If you can no longer attend, you must email the Swansea Makers Market to discuss your options.

PERMITTED CATEGORIES

Ceramics

Illustrator, artist or photographer who sells original work and merch

Fabric-based homewares non-fabric homewares (home furnishings)

Pots/plants

Flowers/florist

Furniture

Jewellery*

Food (ready-to-eat or pre-packaged)

*Jewellery must have the major element made by you using materials such as resin, polymer clay, etc. Stones or gems can be sourced from overseas but the metals must be sculpted by you. Jewellery that is assembled in Australia but made entirely from parts sourced from overseas are not permitted.

Categories not accepted:

  • Sellers of products imported from overseas and not made in Australia

  • Party plan businesses

  • Second-hand items that have not been reimagined into new products

The goods that you intend selling at the market must be handmade by the person applying.

Stallholders must ensure that their Handmade products meet all required health and safety standards for their industry. Any permit that a Stallholder requires is their own responsibility.

STALL SETUP

Stall sizes are approximately 2.5m x 3m & each stall includes a 1.8m x .8m table. We request that you do not bring your own table. Space is limited and all displays must be contained within your allocated space.

You will need to supply your own necessary equipment, such as tablecloth, carry bags for customers, along with a float of change for the Event days.

ACCEPTING PAYMENTS

Stallholders can accept payments from customers via cash or card at the Event. Stallholders must ensure all payment method technology is adequately charged.

TRADING HOURS

The Market will operate over two days and your Participation in the Event means that you agree that your Stall will be open and operated by you for the entire duration of the Event trading hours. The hours of trading are:

  • Saturday April 19: 10am-3:00pm  

  • Sunday April 20: 10am-3:00pm  

Bump in commences at 8am on both days, and must be finished by 9.30am. 
We are also offering a Friday April 18 bump-in from 1-4pm for those people setting up for Saturday.

Bump out will commence no earlier than 3pm on both days.

All Stallholders must pack up and vacate the Venue in a timely and safe manner.

PARTICIPANT DATA

As part of the Participant Application, Participant must provide current, complete and accurate identification, and other information required during the application and registration process including but not limited to:

  • name

  • address

  • phone number

  • a valid email address

LIABILITY AND INSURANCE, AND LOSSES

To the extent permitted by law, Stallholders agree that the Event Organisers will not be responsible for any liability whatsoever, including damages to or losses of goods or property, vehicle, personal injury and death, due to or connected to the Event.

Each Stallholder agrees to indemnify The Swansea Makers Market against all claims for damages or injury to the property or person of any persons in respect of any claim by any such person arising out of negligence on the part of the Stallholder or their agents or servants.

INDEMNITY

Participant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the Organiser, our affiliates, employees, agents, contributors, third party content providers and licensors harmless from and against all actions, suits, claims, demands, liabilities, costs, expenses, losses and damage (including legal fees on a full indemnity basis) brought against or sustained by the Organiser, which:

  1. is directly or indirectly caused by Participant’s breach of these Terms;

  2. is directly or indirectly caused by any willful, reckless or negligent act of Participant;

  3. concerns personal injury to any person caused or contributed to by Participant;

  4. is caused by Participant’s act or omission and constitutes a loss of or damage to property;

  5. is brought by any third-party in respect of personal injury, death or damage to third-party property; or 

  6. arises from Participant’s act or omission.

Except as required by law, the Organiser will not be liable for any claim, loss or liability for personal injury, death or damage to Participant or its property however it may be caused.

If you have read and agree with the above Terms & Conditions we invite you to apply for a stall.