Essential requirements for a successful event:

although we do not charge anything to the town which welcomes us, there are some essential requirements for a successful event (The responsibility for the cost of the following tasks can be discussed as appropriate) :

• Preferably a good town centre location with existing footfall: market square or suitable pedestrian street, but car park or road closure can be a possibility too.
• Power supply availability for lighting, refrigeration etc .If none on site, we will bring our own generator.
• Occasional liquor licence to be arranged locally for street tasting and sales.
• Dedicated parking for traders vehicles.
• Pre-publicity utilising local and regional press, radio and television for coverage.
• Organised street cleaning and refuse collection.

To ensure the success of this venture, past experience has shown us those local authorities that undertake some or all of the following have vastly improved the response to the market:

• Sponsorship and involvement of local connections namely Education, Authorities, Music Hall, Travel Agents, Vehicle Dealerships, Language Schools and Restaurants to name but a few.
• Competitions built into pre-publicity (Stall holders will supply goods for hamper prize). Our experience has shown that with GOOD regional publicity such an event can not only put our town centre on the map, but bring shoppers from throughout the region who would normally go elsewhere.