The Handmade Expo Market is a high quality market showcasing talented craftspeople, artists, designers, providers of high quality supplies and gourmets. Potential participants are required to submit an application form online on our website and email product images if they do not have a facebook page or website to direct viewers too. Your images may be used on the website and promotional material.
Upon receiving a notice of approval, full payment will be required by the due date on your approval email. Late payments will incur a $10 late fee. Absolutely no cash payments will be taken on the day for that market, but can be made in advance for following bookings. If payment or proof of payment is not provided before market day, a site will not be allocated to you.
We cover Public Liability and Product Liability for most products included in the stall fee if you don’t have your own insurance. Those stallholders without their own insurance cover will be charged an additional $5 per market date booked to be covered under our insurance.
There are some exceptions for product liability and they are:
UNACCEPTABLE RISKS:
In respect of Products Liability only the following risks are unacceptable:
Health / cosmetics / medicines / potions / oils / soaps, alcohol, candles, amusement device operators, electrical goods / tools, second hand toys, massage / therapy, hazardous, flammable or dangerous goods.
Any risks not mentioned above are a referral to the insurer. On occasions where you sell products / services which are a mix of Acceptable and Unacceptable Risks, only the Acceptable risks will be insured.
Buskers/Entertainers are now included in Unacceptable Risk category.
If in doubt please contact us and we will refer your query to the insurer.
The Handmade Expo Market at Brisbane Northside is held at the
Strathpine Community Centre
199 Gympie Rd
Strathpine QLD 4500
What do YOU get for your stall fee:
OUR GUIDELINES:
1. The Handmade Expo Market is a HANDMADE, HANDBAKED and HANDGROWN market (with a few supplies thrown in).
All products on your site that you have for sale at The Handmade Expo Market must be handmade by you or by someone close to you (close family or friend), however, we do allow third party handmade selling at our discretion. A link to each seller you are representing needs to be listed on your application form for assessment and acknowledged on your stall. We do not allow any imported, mass produced or manufactured items on any stall.
In the past, we have had a few concerns with stall holders bringing in items that they have not made personally. To qualify as handmade the creator must have a creative input into the product rather than purchasing a pre-made embellishment online (it is ok if you make the embellishment) and sticking it onto a clip, or t-shirt (or other item) or changing a tag or packaging. Sometimes it is easy to spot items that are not handmade as we have seen them elsewhere in the exactly the same design on numerous stalls.
It is in your best interest to make sure all items on your stall are unique to you, that you are able to adjust your designs to fill an order if required and you can also change your product to suit the demand of the market clientele.
If questioned by one of The Handmade Expo Market team you must be able to demonstrate how that item was made and if found in breach of our handmade only policy all items will need to be removed from sale immediately.
We hope by reminding you in advance of our market that we will not have any concerns with items on any stall (regardless of what type of items you make) and will be able to proudly remain The Handmade Expo Market, the place to go for quality handmade items.
GOURMET FOOD SECTION: A stallholder may sell gourmet foods on a 3rd party basis such as cheeses, yoghurts, deli meats etc provided they are handmade in Australia and by a small family run business. Product approval is subject to coordinators discretion.
2. Details of Bump in time and stallholder parking for the market will be provided in an email on the Thursday or Friday before market day. Try to avoid parking close to the venue in carparks that customers would use. We realise that this won’t always be possible but if close customer parking is taken up by stallholders, then maybe people will leave because they couldn’t get a car park.
3. Pack up time is 1:30pm. We do not have to stop trading at 1:30pm. If there are lots of customers, we can keep trading and this is at the discretion of the Market Coordinator. Please do not pack up until the advertised closing time of 1:30pm as this causes hazards for the general public and yourself and could negate your insurance cover and therefore you would be liable for any damages. If you have sold out of your product, please see your market coordinator for further instructions.
4. Allocation of individual sites is done a couple of days before the market. Any requests you have need to be placed on your application form for consideration or emailed through to your market coordinator. You can make your site permanent by attending the market every month. If you do miss a month however, we can not guarantee the same site. Site allocations are made on a first paid first allocated basis so if you are wanting a prime spot then early payment is advised.
5. No refunds will be given whatsoever, unless a stallholder has paid for the year in advance or has no more booked dates for the year. The Handmade Expo Market trades rain, hail or shine. No credits or refunds are issued in the case of bad weather. The market will trade in all weather conditions except cyclones and severe weather . Please do not apply for a stall unless you are prepared to take the risk. Brisbane Northside is a completely undercover venue with refreshments outside.
If a stallholder cancels prior to 72 hours before market day we will transfer payment to another booked date however only ONE transfer per market year will occur. If the stallholder has no more booked dates for the year then we will refund the payment. Transfers or refunds shall not be expected, these will be at the coordinators discretion based on cancellation reason. There will be no transfers or refunds of payment if cancellations occur within 72 hours of market day.
6. 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 need to be directed specifically to the relevant stallholders. The Handmade Expo Market takes no responsibility in determining copyright legality.
7. We do not give any stallholder exclusive product rights to our market nor should you as the stallholder expect this from The Handmade Expo Market. The market coordinator’s decision is final.
8. Raffle tickets are not to be sold at The Handmade Expo Market unless prior approval has been given.
9. Stallholders are responsible for leaving their site and surrounding area clean & tidy from rubbish, etc. If a stallholders site is not left clean, a $10 cleaning fee will apply.
10. Stallholders must confine their displays and signs to the stall site allocated and keep pathways clear for patrons as per insurance and OH&S requirements. Tablecloths must also be tucked into and around tables so as not to cause a hazard and must be floor length so as to hide any stored boxes etc from the public’s view.
11. If you have an outdoor site, you MUST have a canopy and it MUST be secured or weighed down at all times.
12. Stallholders using gas or electrical appliances must have a suitable fire extinguisher or fire blanket on site. Electrical leads must be tagged by a qualified electrician and tested every 12 months...max. This will be checked regularly.
13. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder and not The Handmade Expo Market whatsoever, to trade in accordance with market State and Local Laws. This applies to anybody selling food. If you are selling food please ensure you have a copy of your current, applicable licences with you on the day of the market as The Handmade Expo Market coordinators may ask to view them or a local Food / Health Inspector maybe onsite at our market at any time, without notice.
14. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder and not The Handmade Expo Market whatsoever to ensure you conform to any Australian standards pertaining to your product.
15. Loud product promotion by stallholders is not permitted.
16. Stalls must not pack up until the advertised closing time of 1:30pm.
17. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for damages of goods.
18. The Handmade Expo Market has the right to withdraw the right to trade of any stallholder in dispute with The Handmade Expo Market. Trade will be only reinstated if the dispute is resolved to The Handmade Expo Market satisfaction.
19. Dogs: In the interest of health & safety NO DOGS are permitted to enter the market area (except for Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs ).
20. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for the damage of any vehicle or market hardware (tables, canopies, etc).
21. We highly encourage a smoke free market. Please keep in mind the 4m law. There is no smoking at all inside the Strathpine Community Centre.
What next?
Once you have read the above stallholder guidelines and completed the Application Form please email your photos & Insurance Certificate of Currency, if applicable to brisbanenorthside@thehandmadeexpo.com.au
The Handmade Expo Market Team looks forward to receiving your application form for assessment :)
Thanks, Korina
Upon receiving a notice of approval, full payment will be required by the due date on your approval email. Late payments will incur a $10 late fee. Absolutely no cash payments will be taken on the day for that market, but can be made in advance for following bookings. If payment or proof of payment is not provided before market day, a site will not be allocated to you.
We cover Public Liability and Product Liability for most products included in the stall fee if you don’t have your own insurance. Those stallholders without their own insurance cover will be charged an additional $5 per market date booked to be covered under our insurance.
There are some exceptions for product liability and they are:
UNACCEPTABLE RISKS:
In respect of Products Liability only the following risks are unacceptable:
Health / cosmetics / medicines / potions / oils / soaps, alcohol, candles, amusement device operators, electrical goods / tools, second hand toys, massage / therapy, hazardous, flammable or dangerous goods.
Any risks not mentioned above are a referral to the insurer. On occasions where you sell products / services which are a mix of Acceptable and Unacceptable Risks, only the Acceptable risks will be insured.
Buskers/Entertainers are now included in Unacceptable Risk category.
If in doubt please contact us and we will refer your query to the insurer.
The Handmade Expo Market at Brisbane Northside is held at the
Strathpine Community Centre
199 Gympie Rd
Strathpine QLD 4500
What do YOU get for your stall fee:
- Site in a high traffic/profile area at a regular highly sought after market
- Signage within the Moreton Bay Region (if allowed by council).
- Paid and free advertising in either newspapers, magazines, newsletters, radio or social media
- Editorials in media whenever possible
- Blogs/Websites and Facebook
- Shoutout on Facebook/Blog for paid stallholders
- High quality venue with GREAT exposure
- Public and Product Liability insurance (most stallholders)
- Brochures displayed at Venue for customers during opening hours
OUR GUIDELINES:
1. The Handmade Expo Market is a HANDMADE, HANDBAKED and HANDGROWN market (with a few supplies thrown in).
All products on your site that you have for sale at The Handmade Expo Market must be handmade by you or by someone close to you (close family or friend), however, we do allow third party handmade selling at our discretion. A link to each seller you are representing needs to be listed on your application form for assessment and acknowledged on your stall. We do not allow any imported, mass produced or manufactured items on any stall.
In the past, we have had a few concerns with stall holders bringing in items that they have not made personally. To qualify as handmade the creator must have a creative input into the product rather than purchasing a pre-made embellishment online (it is ok if you make the embellishment) and sticking it onto a clip, or t-shirt (or other item) or changing a tag or packaging. Sometimes it is easy to spot items that are not handmade as we have seen them elsewhere in the exactly the same design on numerous stalls.
It is in your best interest to make sure all items on your stall are unique to you, that you are able to adjust your designs to fill an order if required and you can also change your product to suit the demand of the market clientele.
If questioned by one of The Handmade Expo Market team you must be able to demonstrate how that item was made and if found in breach of our handmade only policy all items will need to be removed from sale immediately.
We hope by reminding you in advance of our market that we will not have any concerns with items on any stall (regardless of what type of items you make) and will be able to proudly remain The Handmade Expo Market, the place to go for quality handmade items.
GOURMET FOOD SECTION: A stallholder may sell gourmet foods on a 3rd party basis such as cheeses, yoghurts, deli meats etc provided they are handmade in Australia and by a small family run business. Product approval is subject to coordinators discretion.
2. Details of Bump in time and stallholder parking for the market will be provided in an email on the Thursday or Friday before market day. Try to avoid parking close to the venue in carparks that customers would use. We realise that this won’t always be possible but if close customer parking is taken up by stallholders, then maybe people will leave because they couldn’t get a car park.
3. Pack up time is 1:30pm. We do not have to stop trading at 1:30pm. If there are lots of customers, we can keep trading and this is at the discretion of the Market Coordinator. Please do not pack up until the advertised closing time of 1:30pm as this causes hazards for the general public and yourself and could negate your insurance cover and therefore you would be liable for any damages. If you have sold out of your product, please see your market coordinator for further instructions.
4. Allocation of individual sites is done a couple of days before the market. Any requests you have need to be placed on your application form for consideration or emailed through to your market coordinator. You can make your site permanent by attending the market every month. If you do miss a month however, we can not guarantee the same site. Site allocations are made on a first paid first allocated basis so if you are wanting a prime spot then early payment is advised.
5. No refunds will be given whatsoever, unless a stallholder has paid for the year in advance or has no more booked dates for the year. The Handmade Expo Market trades rain, hail or shine. No credits or refunds are issued in the case of bad weather. The market will trade in all weather conditions except cyclones and severe weather . Please do not apply for a stall unless you are prepared to take the risk. Brisbane Northside is a completely undercover venue with refreshments outside.
If a stallholder cancels prior to 72 hours before market day we will transfer payment to another booked date however only ONE transfer per market year will occur. If the stallholder has no more booked dates for the year then we will refund the payment. Transfers or refunds shall not be expected, these will be at the coordinators discretion based on cancellation reason. There will be no transfers or refunds of payment if cancellations occur within 72 hours of market day.
6. 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 need to be directed specifically to the relevant stallholders. The Handmade Expo Market takes no responsibility in determining copyright legality.
7. We do not give any stallholder exclusive product rights to our market nor should you as the stallholder expect this from The Handmade Expo Market. The market coordinator’s decision is final.
8. Raffle tickets are not to be sold at The Handmade Expo Market unless prior approval has been given.
9. Stallholders are responsible for leaving their site and surrounding area clean & tidy from rubbish, etc. If a stallholders site is not left clean, a $10 cleaning fee will apply.
10. Stallholders must confine their displays and signs to the stall site allocated and keep pathways clear for patrons as per insurance and OH&S requirements. Tablecloths must also be tucked into and around tables so as not to cause a hazard and must be floor length so as to hide any stored boxes etc from the public’s view.
11. If you have an outdoor site, you MUST have a canopy and it MUST be secured or weighed down at all times.
12. Stallholders using gas or electrical appliances must have a suitable fire extinguisher or fire blanket on site. Electrical leads must be tagged by a qualified electrician and tested every 12 months...max. This will be checked regularly.
13. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder and not The Handmade Expo Market whatsoever, to trade in accordance with market State and Local Laws. This applies to anybody selling food. If you are selling food please ensure you have a copy of your current, applicable licences with you on the day of the market as The Handmade Expo Market coordinators may ask to view them or a local Food / Health Inspector maybe onsite at our market at any time, without notice.
14. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder and not The Handmade Expo Market whatsoever to ensure you conform to any Australian standards pertaining to your product.
15. Loud product promotion by stallholders is not permitted.
16. Stalls must not pack up until the advertised closing time of 1:30pm.
17. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for damages of goods.
18. The Handmade Expo Market has the right to withdraw the right to trade of any stallholder in dispute with The Handmade Expo Market. Trade will be only reinstated if the dispute is resolved to The Handmade Expo Market satisfaction.
19. Dogs: In the interest of health & safety NO DOGS are permitted to enter the market area (except for Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs ).
20. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for the damage of any vehicle or market hardware (tables, canopies, etc).
21. We highly encourage a smoke free market. Please keep in mind the 4m law. There is no smoking at all inside the Strathpine Community Centre.
What next?
Once you have read the above stallholder guidelines and completed the Application Form please email your photos & Insurance Certificate of Currency, if applicable to brisbanenorthside@thehandmadeexpo.com.au
The Handmade Expo Market Team looks forward to receiving your application form for assessment :)
Thanks, Korina