Community Focus
One of the key aims of our events is to provide a platform for local ethical and sustainable businesses and community groups to connect with the people in their area. As part of our initiative to make our events more community focused we offer a number of free pitches at each event to those who meet our eligibility criteria. All we require in return is for you to promote the event you'll be attending through your own channels (some simple suggestions are shown below).
Eligibility Criteria
Local Businesses
If you run a local business with a permanent physical public premises (cafe, restaurant, shop etc) based within 10 miles of the event site then you can apply for a free pitch at your first local event with us. At any subsequent local events you will receive a 50% discount on your pitch fee.
You will need to supply your own gazebo (unless there is already stall infrastructure on the site) and have a public liability policy of £5 million in place.
Local Community Groups
If you run a local community group based within 10 miles of the event site then you can apply for a free pitch at your first local event with us. At any subsequent local events you will receive a 100% discount on your pitch fee.
You will need to supply your own gazebo (unless there is already stall infrastructure on the site) and have a public liability policy of £5 million in place.
Local Charities
If you run a local charity based within 10 miles of the event site then you can apply for a free pitch at your first local event with us. At any subsequent local events you will receive a 100% discount on your pitch fee.
You will need to supply your own gazebo (unless there is already stall infrastructure on the site) and have a public liability policy of £5 million in place.
What you'll need to do
Social Posts
Share the event on your social channels in the weeks running up to the event. Remember to tag us when you post @veganmarketco
Posters
Download posters here and print them off to display in your shop, cafe or any other space you have permission to display them.
Email Marketing
If you have a mailing list then let your subscribers know you'll be attending the event.
Friends
And of course, tell your friends and other local business owners or community groups you know!
How to apply
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Create an account on our booking system and then apply for the event you want to take part in.
Make sure you include a comment in the 'Additional notes' section when you apply stating that you're applying for a free pitch through the Community Focus programme.
You'll also need to submit a trader registration form before we can approve any of your applications.
(Click for registration guidance)
Make sure you also review our Terms and Conditions and FAQs, as these will answer a lot of your questions