Craft Market Mix
The market-mix over previous years has proved extremely successful with visitors to the market commenting that they love the exposure the market provides to independent craft and gift traders and the weekly ‘swaps’ which entices them to visit the market on a regularly basis.
They also recognised that the food and drink offer on the market was reflective of the diverse offer across the city and region.
It is important to ensure that there is a wide range of product types across the whole market. We are always looking for new and innovative products to be sold at the market. Certain product categories are always oversubscribed and in such instances, assessments will be made on locality, quality, uniqueness and exclusivity.
This year the footprint of the market will allow for 42 trading locations.
What We Are Looking For
The selection process will once again focus on applicates that can clearly demonstrate their individuality, independence and a genuine commitment to making their own products/produce.
Our focus is to showcase a wide variety of quality gifts, crafts and speciality foods. Preference will be given to products which are handcrafted, produce sourced or made locally and stallholders who are from Birmingham and the local region.
The selection process will consider the quality and retail mix of products on offer which play an important role in the overall feel of the event and will seek traders who fill gaps in the retail mix.
| Gift & Craft | Weekly, fortnight or whole | 20 |
| Off Sales - Sweet Treats | Weekly, fortnight or whole | 3 |
| Off Sales - Alcoholic | Weekly, fortnight or whole | 3 |
| Food | Total Period | 10 |
| Alcohol | Total Period | 6 |
Selection Criteria
The following criteria will be used to assess each individual application:
Handmade
Products that are handmade will score more highly than those that are mass produced.
Locality
Stallholders from Birmingham and the surrounding area are given priority over those from further away.
Profile
The compliment of traders should reflect the local areas diverse demographics.
Quality
Products finished and presented to a high standard, meeting all manufacturing, & environmental standards.
Price Range
The products and produce to be sold provide value for money to suit all budgets.
Think Green
We are seeking traders who can demonstrate their commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.
