1. How do I apply?
Please use the application through this link.
2. Is payment required all at once?
Yes, for each season we will send the dates for your payment submission along with an invoice and confirmation email.
3. What is the Young Maker space?
There is one free table at certain markets for young makers under the age of 18.
4. What is the Crumb’s Maker of the Month?
This is a maker highlighted by Crumb’s of Portobello on both their and our social media platforms.
5. Will there be other events happening during the market?
Yes, we have creative workshops taking place at some locations. Sometimes we may have live music and other events taking place part of our markets.
6. Do we offer discounts for multiple bookings?
No.
7. How many staff members can be at each table?
A maximum of two people per table.
8. Do we offer tables and chairs?
Yes, we provide standard 180cm x 90cm tables and chairs as part of your table booking.
9. What are the arrival time, setup period, and packing up time?
At Portobello Town Hall and Lind & Lime Market setup starts 90 minutes before the market opens to the public, at other venues setup is one hour before the market opens. All traders must arrive at least 30 minutes before the market opens. Late arrivals (less than 30 minutes before opening) will not be allowed to trade. Packing up is within one hour after the market closes. Please read individual venue booking info for specifics.
10. Do the venues have Wi-Fi?
Portobello Town Hall does not have Wi-Fi. St Giles Cathedral and Lind & Lime do. We will share Wi-Fi access details at the start of each market. However, we can not guarantee how well the Wi-Fi connection works, please make sure you have good mobile data for taking payments.
11. Do we provide power points for each maker?
No, we advise that all table displays be set up without access to power.
12. Do we allow table sharing?
No, each maker must have their own application and table.
13. How should makers accept payments?
Makers manage their own sales, which can be both cash and card.
14. Do we provide tablecloths?
We provide a tablecloth only for Young Makers. Regular traders need to bring their own tablecloth.
15. What parking is available?
All venues have limited street parking. Please search local parking facilities here.
16. Where are the market dates listed?
All our market dates are on our website page Makers Markets.
17. What is your newsletter?
We have regular maker information newsletter in addition to our website and social media updates.
18. Do we provide hanging rails or print browsers?
No, makers must provide these if required and discuss with management to ensure space is available.
19. Are our markets accessible?
Yes, but please double-check with us if you have any concerns.
20. Are toilets available?
Yes.
21. Are refreshments available?
- Portobello Town Hall: We have a resident coffee trader.
- Lind & Lime Market has food trucks, coffee trader and gin bar.
- St Giles Cathedral: No onsite refreshments; hot drinks are not allowed to be brought in.
22. Can we leave early?
Only if you sell out or need to leave for an emergency. Before leaving please discuss with Support The Makers staff. Leaving without prior discussion will result in cancellation of all future bookings with no refunds.
23. Do we have waiting lists?
Yes, we keep a list of all makers who have applied for markets to offer any last-minute availability.
24. Do we share the floorplan before markets?
No, but you can request to be next to another maker. Makers’ business names will be on tables upon arrival.
25. Who will be managing the market on market day?
Each market will be managed by the owner or staff.
26. Do we have to apply for all dates?
No, just apply for the ones you are interested in.
27. What is the Social Media Image?
We provide images for makers/traders via our image library here to share on their social media profiles to promote their participation at the markets. THIS IS REQUIRED to be used by ALL Makers.
28. How do we contact Support The Makers?
Please use the Contact Us form or email us at suppthemakers@gmail.com.
31. Access to the venues
- Portobello Town Hall: Access via main entrance (steps) or side entrance (step-free ramp) from Portobello High Street.
- St Giles Cathedral and Lind & Lime are fully accessible.