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The City of Holdfast Bay invites young makers, designers and creatives to register their interest in hosting a stall as part of the Christmas at the Bay event, 3pm - 7pm on Saturday 6 December 2025.
Young artists, designers and creatives aged 12 – 25 are encouraged to complete an application form and register their interest in hosting an outdoor market stall.
Key Dates:
- Stallholder Applications close
9pm Sunday 2 November 2025
- Artists notified
By Friday 7 November 2025
Please note that your application does not secure a stall. A small selection panel will select the stallholders and notify them accordingly.
The trading fee to host a stall at this event will be $20. This amount will be payable upon successful selection as a stallholder.
The event will be held on Saturday 6 December 2025, the same day as the Christmas at the Bay community event. The markets will be set up in Moseley Square.
The selection of applicants is based on the following criteria:
- Original works designed and created by young makers
- Handcrafted, creative and unique works that are not commercially available
- Quality products that reflect innovation and demonstrate skill and creativity
- A quantity of work that will be available for purchase by the market audience
- Curated collections of recycled or pre-loved fashion items, thoughtfully selected and styled by the stallholder
- No reselling of branded commercial items
Your stall must be set up and ready to sell by 3pm and remaining in place until 7pm. This has been timed intentionally around the event and supporting activities.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 7 November at the latest.
Absolutely. Any money made by your sales during the market is yours to keep.
A selection panel will curate the final selection of stallholders against the specified selection criteria. The panel will include the Youth Coordinator and members of the HoldUp Youth Committee. Applicants are not guaranteed acceptance as we have limited stalls available and will prioritise diversity of goods.
Council will supply a 3 x 3 marquee for each stallholder. You must supply your own table, chair(s), visual merchandising and items for sale. Stallholders are also responsible for arranging stall operations, including change, EFT facilities, wrapping, and carry bags for customer purchases. All stallholders are required to have their own public liability insurance to the value of $20,000,000. If you have not already obtained this, we encourage you to reach out to us, and we can discuss the options available.
We have listened to your feedback! Instead of creating a specific event for young makers, we will join forces with a large-scale family-friendly and free community event. This means an increased audience to engage with and promote your stall. We’re really excited to partner on this event and increase the opportunities for young people in our community!
As a stallholder, you will need to act in accordance with the following conditions
1. Selection
Applications will be carefully considered against the selection criteria. Applicants are not guaranteed acceptance as we have limited stalls available.
2. Stalls
The selection panel will determine stall allocation. Stallholders are responsible for arranging their stall operations, including change, EFT facilities, wrapping, and carry bags for customer purchases. They are encouraged to set up and display their stall creatively to enhance their products and contribute to the market aesthetic. Please be advised that there is no power available for the stalls.
3. Public Liability
All stallholders are required to have their own public liability insurance to the value of $20,000,000. If you do not already obtain this, you must ensure this has been arranged through the event coordinators before the event.
4. Payment
The fee to hold a stall at the Maker Market event is $20. This will need to be paid before the event. If an application has been deemed successful, a payment link will be sent through.
5. Products
Please make sure that the description on your application is accurate and covers all works intended for sale. Product descriptions must cover the full range of works intended for sale. This is to maintain the balance of products available and protect the unique quality of products sold.
6. Times
Stallholder set-up times will be communicated with the successful vendors. Market stalls must be set up and ready to sell by 3pm. Stallholders are not permitted to pack up prior to 7pm. The market will close at 7pm.
7. Site
You will be provided with a stall site located within the designated Youth Market section (Moseley Square area) at Glenelg. A marquee labelled with your stall name will be supplied and set up for you. You will need to supply your own trestle table and chair(s). All stall equipment, including signage, must be contained within the boundaries of your site to ensure that your stall is non-obtrusive to other stallholders and leave public access clear at all times.
8. Environment & Waste
To reduce waste, stallholders are asked to consider using recycled and/or recyclable packaging. They are also expected to clean up after themselves and ensure their site is left in good condition. Stallholders are required to remove all waste at the end of the day.
9. Promotion & Publicity
Any promotion of the event will be conducted by the City of Holdfast Bay, your assistance in channeling any comment to media through Council to ensure consistency will be appreciated. The City of Holdfast Bay reserves the right to photograph the market and stall holders and document the project for unlimited use in publications promoting the city.