You are applying for a stall at the Ripley Spring Market 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please complete the application form below. Deadline for applications is Friday 14th March 2025. We will let you know if your application is successful by 18th March 2025. PLEASE DO NOT SEND PAYMENT. An invoice will be sent to you if your application is successful. Date of event: Sunday 18th May 2025 Time of event: 10.00am - 3pm Set up time: no earlier than 8.00am. You will be allocated an arrival time if your application is successful. Venue: Ripley Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3BT and down Oxford Street, Ripley.
We will accept bookings for the following stalls:
Crafts / Jewellery
Books
Plants / Flowers / Cut flowers
Artisan bread
Toys
Clothing / shoes
Fresh fruit / vegetables
Art
Candles / soaps
Seasonal gifts
Hot food (not burgers or hot dogs)
Charity stalls - Priority will be given to Ripley Township based charities / not for profit organisations.
Terms and Conditions:
Application process
1. Complete the application form below.
2. The Ripley Town Council Events Committee will meet on 17th March 2025 to select which stallholders will be invited to attend the Ripley Spring Market. We prefer not to duplicate more than one stall selling the same items. No more than five charity stalls will be selected to attend this event. Priority will be given to Ripley Township based charities / not-for-profit groups.
3. The outcome of your application will be communicated to you via email no later than 18th March 2025. An invoice for payment will be sent to you at the same time. If you haven't paid your invoice by the specified time, your stall space will be offered to another business.
Food stall application criteria
We will not be accepting requests for stalls that sell hot food such as hot dogs, burgers, chips nor ice-ream, candy floss etc. Other food stalls will be limited.
We welcome stall applications from exciting, unusual food and drink that can be consumed on the day or taken away to enjoy at home. Stalls with vegetarian and vegan options is welcome.
Information about allergens MUST be displayed on your stall.
You must submit a copy of your hygiene rating from your local authority, food safety and hygience certificate / proof of Food Standards Agency rating, gas safety certificate, generator test certificate (if applicable) and risk assessment, with this application or you can email it to community@ripleytowncouncil.gov.uk
We cannot accept applications from stalls selling alcohol for customers to consume at the event, due to limited space available for customers to consume in a cordoned off area at your stall.
Please note: an electricity supply is not available at this event. We would prefer silent / quiet generators.
Please submit a copy of your Public Liability Insurance with this online application (you can upload a copy of it below).
Food vendors can either bring a gazebo (no bigger than 3m x 3m) or trailer. If you would like to bring a larger gazebo, please consult with Ripley Town Council before submitting your application.
Stalls:
You must bring your own gazebo (no bigger than 3m x 3m). Gazebo must be strong and durable. The ground is hardstanding therefore weights MUST be used on each leg. If you would like to bring a larger gazebo, please consult with Ripley Town Council before submitting your application. If you attend with an unsuitable gazebo or without suitable weights on each leg of your gazebo, you will be asked to vacate the event.
Gazebos, tables, chairs and market stalls will not be provided.
Please note: an electricity supply is not available at this event.
You must submit a copy of your Public Liability Insurance with this online application (you can upload a copy of it below). You will not be able to submit the application without it.
We prefer not to duplicate more than one stall selling the same items.
Stall locations will be allocated to you on the day of the event.
You will be sent setting up details for the event, a week before.
Vehicles can be brought onto Ripley Market Place and Oxford Street for unloading only. They have to be removed from Ripley Market Place and Oxford Street by 9.30am. Off road parking and Pay and Display car parks are close by.
Cost of a stall:
Charities - FREE plus a £20.00 refundable deposit* will be required when booking.
Own Gazebo (3m x 3m) / Trailer - £30.00 plus a £20.00 refunadable deposit* when booking.
* Deposits will be refunded after the event, either by cash by bank transfer. If you don't attend on the day, you will forfeit your deposit.