Trader Arrival Information - Wakefield
HOW TO GET THERE
Address: Union Street, Wakefield, WF1
SET UP TIMES
09:00am
Doors open to 12ft x 6fts and 6ft x 6fts pitch holders. You have two hours for all loading and setting up. Tables may not be set up in advance but will be there waiting for you to grab.
09:30am
Doors open to the rest of traders. You have 1.5 hours for all loading and setting up. Tables may not be set up in advance but will be there waiting for you to grab.
10:30am
Cut off arrival time for traders. It’s not enough time to get your stall set up before the fair opens*
11:00am
Doors open to customers.
4:00pm
Close of event. Traders must not start packing away before this time. Please pack away your own table.
5:30pm
Exit time. Any traders still in the building will get a fine from the venue (our venues charge per hour).
Traders must be ready by opening time and not start packing away until closing time. It makes the whole event seem unprofessional and isn’t fair on customers. If the event isn’t set up on time, we can’t open as it contravenes our risk assessment and voids our insurance.
LOADING
Loading is from the yard behind the venue – there are double doors from the yard straight into the main hall and this is all flat. You will locate this is off Borough Road WF1 3AZ behind the bus station – you will find the large black double gate at the back right on the turning circle by the station.
Please note, space is limited, 12ft x 6fts and 6ft x 6fts please arrive first from 9am until 9:30am. Everyone else can arrive after this but be mindful of others. Please do not arrive before 9:30am if you have a table top pitch.
Can you please arrive closer to 10am if you have a smaller set up as this will really help with congestation in the loading area.
On arrival, please call 01924 306 044 (WX office number) or Anthony Brown 07920 727 419 if the gates are locked.
PARKING
There is no parking on site for traders. however there are quite a few in close proximity.
The Council run car parks tend to be free on a Sunday.
- Borough Road Car Park, WF1 3AZ - the closest.
- Merchant Gate Car Park, WF1 2QN
- Providence Street Car Park, WF1 3BG
- Trinity Walk Car Park, WF1 1QS
More options can be found on Parkopedia.
TABLES
You will need to bring your own table(s) unless you have bought one in advance when you booked the stall. Do NOT use a pasting table (these are not strong enough and may collapse during the event).
If you have hired a table you must put away your own table. Anyone that leaves their table may not be invited back. If you require help, please ask the fair manager who will be happy to help.
PROMOTION
As always, the event has been heavily advertised but we always appreciate any extra promotion, particularly on social media. Please tag us in any posts that you share about the event and we will repost where possible.
You can use the Facebook event page to invite local friends and fans, and share photos of the items you will be bringing.
WHAT TO BRING
You can bring tablecloths, mirrors, banners, flyers and business cards. Every item must be labelled with the price. Have a safe place to keep your valuables and money, preferably on your person.
We recommend bringing your own chair as these are not guaranteed at our events.
Access to power is not always available and is at the venue’s discretion. If you would like power, please let us know in advance and we will try to position your stall near a socket. Bring an extension cord and some tape/matting to cover any loose wires. Your electrical devices must be PAT tested.
Please only bring the products as you have described in the application form. Stallholders may not bring different items unless they have received approval from the Craft & Flea team.
We do not allow: real fur; mass produced items; or items that may be seen as offensive.
FLOORPLAN
The floor plan will be sent out on the Thursday or Friday before the event. If you don’t receive the floor plan, don’t worry – the event manager will be able to direct anyone who is unsure of location.
The floor plan is subject to change on the day. Stallholders cannot request specific locations – we rotate the floor plan in the interest of fairness to everyone. Please do not take a table if you haven’t already paid for one.
If you haven’t hired a table and are bringing your own you will find a gap – speak to the event manager if you have any questions or problems.
FOOD & DRINK SELLERS
Food and drink sellers must have already emailed copies of food hygiene
certificates, public liability insurance, risk assessment and other relevant documentation. You will not be able to trade on the day if you have not sent these to the office. You must display allergen information on your stall at the event.
Happy Trading!
The Craft & Flea Team
