Manly Arts & Craft Market
Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible Products
The market focuses on Australian made unique merchandise and arts & craft products.

Trading Days
The market is open every Saturday and Sunday, but is cancelled in wet and windy weather. (Closed the first long weekend in October.)

Daily Stall Fees & Payment
Regular Stallholders - $65 payable the week prior
Casual Stallholders - $70 payable on the day

Regulars who have NOT pre-paid their Stall Fee the previous week will be charged the Casual Rate. No exceptions will apply.

Stall Equipment
All stallholders must use standard Manly Arts & Craft Market equipment which meet the following specifications:
- Trestle Table Dimensions: 1.83m long X 1.07m wide X 0.80m high.
- Market Umbrella: White fabric cover and wooden spine. Approximately 2.70m diameter. We recommend the Shelta Como Umbrella in Natural Colour.
- Umbrella base: As heavy a base as you can manage. Additional weights are a good idea.

All equipment is available for hire at market. 1st time stallholders MUST hire all equipment on the first day. Following this you may bring your own equipment, provided it matches the above specifications.

Hire Fees as follows:
- Trestle Table: $5.50
- Table Cover: $5.50
- Market Umbrella & Base: $10.00

Power
The Market does not have any access to power.

NO FEES ARE CHARGED FOR A CANCELLED MARKET.

Information for First Time Stallholders

Where do I go?
Manly Arts & Craft Market is located in Sydney Road. If arriving by car, enter Market Lane, which is off the Whistler Street Car Park entrance. You will be able to unload and load from here. Who do I see for my Stall space? The Manager has a table at the corner of Sydney Road & Market Lane. The Manager will advise you of your stall number and how much you need to pay.

What time do I arrive?
Stallholders need to arrive between 8 am - 9 am and be set up, ready to trade by 10 am. When does the market finish? Pack up starts at 4 pm in winter and 5 pm in summer. No early pack ups!

What about parking?
All day parking is available at the several Council car parking stations located close to the Market. These car parks charge approximately $18.00 for all day parking. Free on-street parking is also available close to the Market on Sundays and within walking distance on Saturdays.

How can I contact the Market Manager?
The Manager stays on site on market days. You can contact the Manager on Saturdays and Sundays on 0403 499 398. During the week contact the office on 9315 7011.

What happens when it rains?
A decision will be made by the Manager at 9 am as to whether the Market will proceed. Come down to the Market at to be ready to go if the Market proceeds. No fees are charged for a cancelled Market. No refunds are available if the market proceeds in the morning and the weather deteriorates during the day.

What do I bring?
Bring a chair or stool. 1st time stallholders should hire our equipment on the 1st day of trade. This ensures that your stall set up meets our presentation requirements. On your first day you may speak to the Manager regarding you stall set up and ideas for presenting your product. You may use your own equipment provided it is identical in specification to the equipment used at the Market.

How do I set up my table?
Market tables are set up as per the diagram below: