The Handmade Expo Market is proud to present Destash Markets wherever they pop up so that you can destash those unwanted craft items, fabric, supplies and long forgotten projects. It is also somewhere you can stock up on more fabulous craft items!
No fully completed, ready for sale items are to be sold.
WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR STALL FEE?
It is understood you have read and accepted the rules/conditions of the market when you apply.
No fully completed, ready for sale items are to be sold.
WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR STALL FEE?
- Paid and free advertising using various forms of media
- Signage around the local area (if allowed by council)
- High quality venue with GREAT exposure
- Public and Product Liability insurance (most stallholders)
It is understood you have read and accepted the rules/conditions of the market when you apply.
Please read the following guidelines carefully.
1. The Handmade Expo’s Craft Destash Markets are solely craft destash markets. Stallholders may sell fabric, buttons, lace, papercraft products ie card, stamps, punches etc, general craft items, ribbon, embellishments, crochet wool, cross stitching kits, tools, wood, jewellery findings.
ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION.
Approval is up to the discretion of the coordinator. Completed, ready for sale products are not allowed for sale. UFO’s are accepted.
2. Details of Bump in/Out times and stallholder parking for the market will be provided in an email in the week 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 carpark.
Pack up time is as per advertised. Please do not pack up until the advertised closing time. We do not have to stop trading at these times. If there are lots of customers, we can keep trading and this is at the discretion of the Market Coordinator.
No early pack up will be permitted.
Please do not pack up until advertised closing times 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.
3. Allocation of individual sites is done a few days before the market. Any requests you have need to be placed on your application form for consideration and are not guaranteed. Your table/s and display MUST fit within your allocated spaces.
4. No refunds will be given whatsoever. The market trades rain, hail or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued in the event of bad weather. The Market will trade in all weather conditions except cyclones and severe weather. Please do not apply to attend the market unless you are prepared to take the risk.
If a stallholder cancels within 14 days of the market it is at the discretion of the Coordinator if they permit the transfer of that payment to another date, however only ONE transfer per market year will occur. If you miss the next booked date you lose your payment. Transfers shall not be expected, these will be at the Coordinator's discretion based on cancellation reason. There will be NO transfers of payment if cancellations occur within 48 hours of the market.
IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE BY THE DUE DATE A LATE FEE OF 50% OF YOUR STALL FEE WILL APPLY.
5. Raffle tickets are not to be sold at The Handmade Expo Market unless prior approval has been given.
6. Stallholders are responsible for leaving their site and surrounding area clean and devoid of rubbish. If a stallholder’s site is not left clean, a $10 cleaning fee may apply.
7. Stallholders must confine their displays and signs within the confines of their allocated stall site and keep pathways clear for patrons as per OHS and insurance policy requirements. Floor length table cloths MUST be used on all tables and tucked in to avoid a tripping hazard. All the planning in the world for a great display will be lost if your table cloths don't reach the floor and there is a mess behind your stall of bags and boxes. If the public can see this, it will distract them from what you want them to see. The more professional your stall looks, the better the public perceives your items and their quality.
8. All outdoor sites must use a gazebo. Gazebos MUST be secured or weighed down at all times on ALL legs of your gazebo. If you do not have adequate means of securing your gazebo, you will be asked to take it down. This is an OHS requirement for ALL stallholders and must be adhered to at ALL times. Tent pegs, ropes and weights must not extend into pathways. No equipment is provided for you - you will need to provide your own tables and chairs.
9. 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 tester every 12 months and gas equipment must comply with relevant certification standards. This will be checked regularly. This also applies to the Not for Profit groups and community groups running the Sausage Sizzle.
10. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder (and not The Handmade Expo Market), to trade in accordance with Market, State and Local Laws. 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 may be onsite at our market at any time, without notice.
11. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder to ensure you conform to any Australian standards pertaining to your product.
12. Loud product promotion by stallholders is not permitted.
13. Stalls must not pack up until the advertised closing time. If you have sold out of product, please approach the Coordinator to discuss your options.
14. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for damage of goods, vehicles or equipment.
15. The Handmade Expo Market have the right to withdraw the right to trade from any stallholder in dispute with The Handmade Expo Market. Trade will be only reinstated if the dispute is resolved to The Handmade Expo Market's satisfaction.
16. Dogs: In the interest of health & safety NO DOGS (applies to stallholders and patrons) are permitted to enter the market area (assistance dogs are of course welcome).
17. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for damage of goods, vehicles or equipment.
18. The Handmade Expo is a smoke free event and we abide by State legislation regarding smoking in public spaces. If you do choose to smoke during the hours of market trade and or during bump in and out, you will be required to leave the venue and move away from the entrance.
19. The Handmade Expo Market will not tolerate any form of bullying, whether it is online or physically between stallholders or towards management of The Handmade Expo Market. If evidence of bullying is been brought to our attention or a formal complaint is made this may result in, the person or persons instigating the bullying not being permitted to trade at any of our markets and prior approvals will be withdrawn. The Handmade Expo Market take this matter very seriously; our decision is final and there will be no negotiation on the matter. If negativity is seen to be directed against The Handmade Expo Market either on social media or to another person resulting from cancellation of approval, independent legal action will be taken.
20. From 1 July 2018 laws in Queensland pertaining to single-use plastic bags came into effect. Retailers (which includes market stalls) are not permitted to supply shoppers with single-use plastic shopping bags. This ban also includes compostable, degradable and biodegradable plastic shopping bags. Stallholders must not provide single-use plastic bags to customers to carry their products. The Handmade Expo Market holds no responsibility for any stallholders who breach the legislation and are caught doing the wrong thing with regards to single-use plastic bags.
WHAT NEXT?
Once you have read the above guidelines and completed the relevant location's Application Form (which you can access on the website at www.thehandmadeexpo.com.au) please email your insurance form if applicable to the email address provided on the application form.
The Handmade Expo’s Craft Destash Market Team looks forward to receiving your application form for assessment.
ALL PRODUCTS MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION.
Approval is up to the discretion of the coordinator. Completed, ready for sale products are not allowed for sale. UFO’s are accepted.
2. Details of Bump in/Out times and stallholder parking for the market will be provided in an email in the week 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 carpark.
Pack up time is as per advertised. Please do not pack up until the advertised closing time. We do not have to stop trading at these times. If there are lots of customers, we can keep trading and this is at the discretion of the Market Coordinator.
No early pack up will be permitted.
Please do not pack up until advertised closing times 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.
3. Allocation of individual sites is done a few days before the market. Any requests you have need to be placed on your application form for consideration and are not guaranteed. Your table/s and display MUST fit within your allocated spaces.
4. No refunds will be given whatsoever. The market trades rain, hail or shine. No credits or refunds will be issued in the event of bad weather. The Market will trade in all weather conditions except cyclones and severe weather. Please do not apply to attend the market unless you are prepared to take the risk.
If a stallholder cancels within 14 days of the market it is at the discretion of the Coordinator if they permit the transfer of that payment to another date, however only ONE transfer per market year will occur. If you miss the next booked date you lose your payment. Transfers shall not be expected, these will be at the Coordinator's discretion based on cancellation reason. There will be NO transfers of payment if cancellations occur within 48 hours of the market.
IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE BY THE DUE DATE A LATE FEE OF 50% OF YOUR STALL FEE WILL APPLY.
5. Raffle tickets are not to be sold at The Handmade Expo Market unless prior approval has been given.
6. Stallholders are responsible for leaving their site and surrounding area clean and devoid of rubbish. If a stallholder’s site is not left clean, a $10 cleaning fee may apply.
7. Stallholders must confine their displays and signs within the confines of their allocated stall site and keep pathways clear for patrons as per OHS and insurance policy requirements. Floor length table cloths MUST be used on all tables and tucked in to avoid a tripping hazard. All the planning in the world for a great display will be lost if your table cloths don't reach the floor and there is a mess behind your stall of bags and boxes. If the public can see this, it will distract them from what you want them to see. The more professional your stall looks, the better the public perceives your items and their quality.
8. All outdoor sites must use a gazebo. Gazebos MUST be secured or weighed down at all times on ALL legs of your gazebo. If you do not have adequate means of securing your gazebo, you will be asked to take it down. This is an OHS requirement for ALL stallholders and must be adhered to at ALL times. Tent pegs, ropes and weights must not extend into pathways. No equipment is provided for you - you will need to provide your own tables and chairs.
9. 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 tester every 12 months and gas equipment must comply with relevant certification standards. This will be checked regularly. This also applies to the Not for Profit groups and community groups running the Sausage Sizzle.
10. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder (and not The Handmade Expo Market), to trade in accordance with Market, State and Local Laws. 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 may be onsite at our market at any time, without notice.
11. It is the responsibility of you as the stallholder to ensure you conform to any Australian standards pertaining to your product.
12. Loud product promotion by stallholders is not permitted.
13. Stalls must not pack up until the advertised closing time. If you have sold out of product, please approach the Coordinator to discuss your options.
14. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for damage of goods, vehicles or equipment.
15. The Handmade Expo Market have the right to withdraw the right to trade from any stallholder in dispute with The Handmade Expo Market. Trade will be only reinstated if the dispute is resolved to The Handmade Expo Market's satisfaction.
16. Dogs: In the interest of health & safety NO DOGS (applies to stallholders and patrons) are permitted to enter the market area (assistance dogs are of course welcome).
17. The Handmade Expo Market accepts no responsibility for damage of goods, vehicles or equipment.
18. The Handmade Expo is a smoke free event and we abide by State legislation regarding smoking in public spaces. If you do choose to smoke during the hours of market trade and or during bump in and out, you will be required to leave the venue and move away from the entrance.
19. The Handmade Expo Market will not tolerate any form of bullying, whether it is online or physically between stallholders or towards management of The Handmade Expo Market. If evidence of bullying is been brought to our attention or a formal complaint is made this may result in, the person or persons instigating the bullying not being permitted to trade at any of our markets and prior approvals will be withdrawn. The Handmade Expo Market take this matter very seriously; our decision is final and there will be no negotiation on the matter. If negativity is seen to be directed against The Handmade Expo Market either on social media or to another person resulting from cancellation of approval, independent legal action will be taken.
20. From 1 July 2018 laws in Queensland pertaining to single-use plastic bags came into effect. Retailers (which includes market stalls) are not permitted to supply shoppers with single-use plastic shopping bags. This ban also includes compostable, degradable and biodegradable plastic shopping bags. Stallholders must not provide single-use plastic bags to customers to carry their products. The Handmade Expo Market holds no responsibility for any stallholders who breach the legislation and are caught doing the wrong thing with regards to single-use plastic bags.
WHAT NEXT?
Once you have read the above guidelines and completed the relevant location's Application Form (which you can access on the website at www.thehandmadeexpo.com.au) please email your insurance form if applicable to the email address provided on the application form.
The Handmade Expo’s Craft Destash Market Team looks forward to receiving your application form for assessment.
