Christmas Markets
Stallholder Information Pack
Thank you for your interest in being a part of Mrs Dowsons Christmas Market 2024. We are excited to see your return to Mrs Dowsons this year. The markets are set to be bigger and better than ever.
PLEASE NOTE: All information provided in this pack is subject to planning and any other reasonable adjustments.
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Our Christmas Markets 2024 will take place on:
- 23rd & 24th November
- 30th November & 1st December
- 7th & 8th December
- 14th & 15th December
- 21st & 22nd December
The Application Process
Applications Open
Selection Process
Approval
Applications are open from 15th May 2024 using this link. Please be aware that applications from stallholders will only be considered if they are accompanied by a detailed description. If you have attended the markets before, this does not automatically guarantee you a place at this years markets.
Mrs Dowsons Events Team are proud to showcase the very best artisan makers and producers in and around Lancashire. The retail quality, exclusivity, uniqueness and mix of products on offer play an important role in the overall appeal of the event.
All applications must be completed by the closing date on the 31st of August 2024. The Events Team will be in touch shortly after this date to confirm your application. Please be aware that payment is required in full as one payment to secure your cabin by the 30th of September 2024. Cabins are £90 (including VAT) for the full weekend.
ELECTRICITY
Each cabin has an electricity supply box fitted with two standard domestic plug sockets. Total power supply to each cabin is 1,100 watts. Electricity usage will be monitored by our electricians, so all stallholders must stay within this consumption limit. Failure to do so may result in power failure. Electricity to cabins is inclusive within the rent, however, we do not allow any heat-producing electrical appliances such as fan heaters or hot water kettles.
STORYTELLING
Shout about your products! We can guarantee a footfall of pre-booked visitors but it's down to you to make an impression.
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Bring along samples to engage and entice customers to your stall and tell your personal business story, championing local and artisan.
DECORATE
We love seeing the creativity that our stallholders have, however, we do have some house rules when it comes to decorating your stall. Although stallholders are responsible for the decoration of their stall, Mrs Dowsons reserve the right to request any changes to cabins that do not fit the aesthetic of the market. All lights must be warm white, LED lights, including any decorative fairy lights.
MARKETING
Each day we have a minimum of 600 visitors arriving between 10am - 4pm (arrival time). It's a perfect steady flow of visitors.
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Our team are working hard behind the scenes to promote the market and successful stall holders will be contacted to get involved.