Information for Exhibitors
We currently run fairs in Oakham, Market Harborough, and Syston.
All of our fairs are in the middle of busy shopping areas on Saturdays, with two weekend events in the run-up to Christmas. Approximate number of stalls at any fair is thirty five. Fairs open at 10.00 and close at 4.30. Setting up is from 8.00.
At Oakham and Market Harborough, admission to the public is free. At Syston, admission is a £1 donation to LOROS, Leicestershire’s local hospice.
Exhibiting at our events is for genuine artists and craftspeople (please see the notes at the bottom of this page). We operate strict terms and conditions which are not intended to be Draconian but to make things fair for everyone and to maintain the quality of the event.
We advertise extensively and do everything in our power to ensure a really ‘buzzing’ event which is appreciated by the public and profitable for exhibitors. As part of this policy, we ask all exhibitors to enhance their display with independent lighting, either spotlights or fairy lights (electric power is provided free of charge). This not only does wonders for your own display, but adds immensely to the general ambience of the whole fair.
We appreciate that times are difficult so we do not require an upfront deposit for every fair, but a one-off rolling deposit of £20 which covers all fairs booked. We require a post dated cheque for each event, dated one month before the fair date with the deposit deducted from the final cheque. Full details are on the booking form.
Please Note:
All events are strictly Art, Craft and Design fairs. No bought-in or mass produced goods are accepted. All items must be designed / made by the person behind the stall. You must not sell ‘gift packs’ containing, e.g. soaps, jewellery, bears, chocolates etc. if you have made the packaging but not the contents. We do not accept franchises or licensees.
We operate a one craft per stall policy. Mixed stalls are strictly by prior arrangement.
You may only sell greetings cards if the artwork is your own. Cards made from die cuts, stickers, peel-offs, stamps or kits are not accepted. If you are adding cards to your main craft, the cards must reflect the same style as that craft (e.g. embroidery, collage etc), and must be declared on the booking form. Other than photographers or artists, cards made from photographs of your work are not allowed.
We strictly limit the number of jewellers at any one event. Unfortunately this means we have to turn down the vast majority of jewellers who apply, even though we recognise the quality of your work.
Please see the 'Dates and Venues' page of this website for booking information.
All of our fairs are in the middle of busy shopping areas on Saturdays, with two weekend events in the run-up to Christmas. Approximate number of stalls at any fair is thirty five. Fairs open at 10.00 and close at 4.30. Setting up is from 8.00.
At Oakham and Market Harborough, admission to the public is free. At Syston, admission is a £1 donation to LOROS, Leicestershire’s local hospice.
Exhibiting at our events is for genuine artists and craftspeople (please see the notes at the bottom of this page). We operate strict terms and conditions which are not intended to be Draconian but to make things fair for everyone and to maintain the quality of the event.
We advertise extensively and do everything in our power to ensure a really ‘buzzing’ event which is appreciated by the public and profitable for exhibitors. As part of this policy, we ask all exhibitors to enhance their display with independent lighting, either spotlights or fairy lights (electric power is provided free of charge). This not only does wonders for your own display, but adds immensely to the general ambience of the whole fair.
We appreciate that times are difficult so we do not require an upfront deposit for every fair, but a one-off rolling deposit of £20 which covers all fairs booked. We require a post dated cheque for each event, dated one month before the fair date with the deposit deducted from the final cheque. Full details are on the booking form.
Please Note:
All events are strictly Art, Craft and Design fairs. No bought-in or mass produced goods are accepted. All items must be designed / made by the person behind the stall. You must not sell ‘gift packs’ containing, e.g. soaps, jewellery, bears, chocolates etc. if you have made the packaging but not the contents. We do not accept franchises or licensees.
We operate a one craft per stall policy. Mixed stalls are strictly by prior arrangement.
You may only sell greetings cards if the artwork is your own. Cards made from die cuts, stickers, peel-offs, stamps or kits are not accepted. If you are adding cards to your main craft, the cards must reflect the same style as that craft (e.g. embroidery, collage etc), and must be declared on the booking form. Other than photographers or artists, cards made from photographs of your work are not allowed.
We strictly limit the number of jewellers at any one event. Unfortunately this means we have to turn down the vast majority of jewellers who apply, even though we recognise the quality of your work.
Please see the 'Dates and Venues' page of this website for booking information.
