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• All products must be curated, designed and/or handmade by the artist with the majority of production outsourced to suppliers located within Australia;
• No products designed overseas are accepted;
• Quality of product is important, such as design, technique and finish;
• Products must have artistic innovation, uniqueness or original design; and
• Selection will be made to maintain a balance of products represented at the market.

Other considerations

• Ability to present goods appropriately and well in a market context;
  • This includes a suitable marquee for outdoor weather with a minimum wind rating of 70km/h;
• Quality of presentation and packaging; and
• Ability to sustain the quality of work over time (more important for permanent stallholders).

Applications will be assessed on an individual basis. We appreciate everyone's time taken to send in applications and assessment of each and every applicant is based on our criteria and market fit. We want all our traders to be successful and happy to be part of our family. 

Outcome of application

The Market Manager will notify applicants of the outcome of their application within 1 weeks.

Acceptance and non-acceptance are at the discretion of Market Management.

All decisions made by management are final and feedback will be given as to the decision made. We encourage all creatives and want to see you all succeed.  

Permanent stalls: (no credit for St Kilda Festival Day off)

Stall fees are subject to annual increases.

Please note: We do not offer Marquee hire.

Casual stalls

Once your application is approved you can start to book in on a casual basis. All bookings are made via the Returning stallholders page only.

A one-off $30 Administration fee will apply when you first book in with us. 

The latest you can book in for a Sunday trade day is the Monday prior.  All invoice payments must be made prior to trading, with a copy of the receipt emailed to  esplanademarket@portphillip.vic.gov.au  

Stallholders who haven't paid their invoice will not be able to trade.

Casual stallholders must trade at least once within a 3-month period to keep an active status.

Permanent stalls

We love to see our casual stallholders transition to become permanent traders, after they have experienced the market and found their groove. 

The trading fees is paid upfront and if compared to casual fees is much less. We also offer website profiles once you become permanent. 

Permanent trading terms are offered as Quarterly, Half-yearly or Annually.

Quarterly Trading is from Jan to end March, April to end June, July to end Sept, Oct to end Dec.

Half-yearly is from Jan to end June, July to end Dec.

Annually is from July to end of June. 

As a permanent trader you must attend the market each week.

If you are unable to trade, you must notify the Market Manager of any absences by Wednesday 12pm prior to your booking date at esplanademarket@portphillip.vic.gov.au or 03 9209 6634.

Please note: We do not issue credits or refunds for non-attendance.

View the map of the stall locations at the St Kilda Esplanade Market.

General Public Liability for standard Art and Craft Makers is covered by the St Kilda Esplanade Market and included as part of your trading permit.

However, insurance is required if you sell any of the below items. You must have in place a Public and Product Liability Policy with a minimum of $20 million coverage in the your name if you offer for sale any of the products listed below:

• Cosmetics and Beauty products.
• Medicines, Potions, Oils, Fragrances and Soaps.

A copy of your insurance Product Liability Policy and/or Certificate of Currency must be uploaded as part of your application.

Please note: It will be your responsibility as a stallholder to ensure your insurance is renewed and remains current for the duration of your trading activity at the Market.

The Market falls under Port Phillip Local Law No. 1 (Community Amenity) and its Procedures and Protocols Manual.

If you would like a copy sent to you, please email esplanademarket@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Books must:

• Not give deliberate offence, or vilify specific groups in our community on the basis of, for example, sexuality, religion or race
• Be written by the seller
• Have quality publication and production
• Not be second-hand

Permit conditions:

• A permit is issued for books that have been applied for and accepted via the selection process
• There is a 3-month maximum trade term per book
• Any new literature must go through the selection process

Once you have been approved as a new stallholder, you can make a booking via returning stallholders.

We require bookings at least 2 weeks prior to your intended date of trade.

You can request up to a total of 4 dates per booking. When booking online, please list your extra dates in the 'Additional comments' section of the booking form.

We will send you an invoice no later than 1 week after your booking has been submitted.

Payment instructions are included on your invoice. All invoices must be paid prior to trading. Payments can be made using the following phone and internet banking codes.

Online

Online payments can be made via the City of Port Phillip's Payment Gateway. Please ensure you use the correct Account (Debtor) and Invoice numbers when paying online.

BPAY

BPAY is available through your bank using phone or internet banking.
Biller code: 706812
Your reference number will appear on your first invoice (and is your ‘debtor’ number)

Australia Post Billpay

Phone: 131816 (Mastercard or Visa accepted)
Biller code: 3060

Please note: If we haven't received your payment by the Wednesday prior to your booking date, you will not be allowed to trade.

Once we receive payment for your booking we will issue you a permit with your stall allocation number included.

For stall locations, view the stall map.

No. You will need to provide your own marquees and tables to trader.

Marquees

You will need to provide your own marquee, tables and stall set-up for the day.

Being an outdoor market, we can experience severe wind gusts at The Esplanade. We recommend marquees with a minimum wind rating of 70km/h.

We do not recommend using camping marquees as they aren't suited to strong winds.

Anchors or weights

Anchor points are installed at each stall site and anchor screws will be provided by our market staff to secure your marquees. Please the market mobile upon arrival – 0403 604 119.

Please note: If your marquee can't fit our anchor screws/points, you will need to provide your own ratchet straps to secure your marquee.

No. The Esplanade has no power on site. You will need to bring your own power such as a generator or portable charges if you require power.

All-day parking is available along The Esplanade. The current day-rate is $16 and is subject to annual CPI increases.

If you are unable to secure a park near your stall, there are 15-minute parking bays that you can use to bump-in and out of.

Please be mindful of the time limit as other traders may also need to use this space.

To view our on-street parking locations, please refer to our stall map.

If you are unable to attend your booking, you must notify the Market Manager no later than 5pm Thursday prior to your trading date.

Please note: We do not issue refunds or credits for cancelled booking dates. We understand that life gets in the way and we can reschedule your booking to a later date that suits you.

No. You can pay on a weekly basis for each of your confirmed dates.

Please note: If we haven't received your payment by the Wednesday prior to your booking date, you will not be allowed to trade.

We'd love you to become a permanent trader too! However, we ask that all casual stallholders trial our market for a minimum of 4 dates before requesting a permanent status.