1. All products offered for sale must be made & sold by the registered stall holder. Packaging only is not sufficient involvement. Stallholders who value-add to a product must provide significant creative input to the product and not just apply token additions.
2. Only products listed and approved by the management on the current application may be sold. If you wish to add new items to your stall, a request in writing, with photos, must be approved by the management. You may not sell other people's goods unless pre approved by management.
3. Unloading of cars is between 8 - 9 am Saturday morning. All cars must be off site by 9.30 Parking is available free of charge. No movement of cars will be permitted after this time within the market. Pack up time is 4pm on Saturday. NO cars are allowed on site before 4.15pm. We do not have to stop trading at 4pm. If there is lots of customers we can keep trading. No early pack up will be permitted.
4. Craft items and produce with faults must be clearly labeled as Seconds.
5. Please note that once you have paid for the market there will be NO refunds given, transfers or rollover of credit for the next market date. Written notification of non-attendance of allocated market is required.
6. All stallholders must present their stalls in a professional, stylish and clean manner. Tables are to be completely covered by tablecloths (or similar) and any boxes/packaging/suitcases etc must be hidden from view and not impose on neighbouring stallholders displays.
7. Stalls cannot be transferred, sublet, franchised or sold to any other person, nor can they be shared without written approval.
8. Copying the ideas and work of other stallholders may be in breach of creative copyright and is not in the spirit of the market. Any grievances must be in writing.
9. Raffle tickets may not be sold unless pre approved by HMM. Only approved flyers may only be displayed on stalls. Please ask though as cross promotion can be a beautiful thing!
10. Stallholders are responsible for leaving their site and surrounding area clean & tidy. Boxes & cartons must be removed from market area do NOT use Market bins. We have significant numbers at the market and the bins are only just big enough for this rubbish. If you are found to be leaving other rubbish you will not be offered another spot at handmade.
11. Stallholders must confine their displays and signs to the stall site and keep pathways clear for patrons
12. Outside stalls - Tents and covers must be secure or weighted down at all times. Tents pegs & ropes must not extend into pathways. NO WEIGHTS - NO SET UP. Outside stalls must have their own cover. Do not turn up with out cover.
13. Stallholders using gas or electrical appliances must have a suitable fire extinguisher or fire blanket on site. Electrical leads must be tagged by qualified tester every 3 months.
14. It is the responsibility of the stall holder to trade in accordance with Market, State and Local Shire regulations. Food stallholders must be registered with the markets local council.
15. It is the responsibility of the stall holder to ensure they conform to any Australian standards pertaining to their product.
16. Loud product promotion by stallholders is not permitted.
17. Stalls must not pack up until the advertised closing time.
· Handmade Market (HMM) accepts no responsibility for adverse weather and no refunds will be given for this reason.
· HMM accepts no responsibility for damages to persons or goods.
· HMM has the right to withdraw the right to trade of any stall holder in dispute with HMM or any persons. Right to trade will be only reinstated if the dispute is resolved to Management satisfaction.
· HMM has the right to reject any stall holder who they believe does not comply with the stated regulations.
· Dogs: In the interest of health & safety NO DOGS (applies to stallholders and patrons) are permitted to enter the market area.
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