There are a few things we look for when working our way through applications.

• We like to see your brand identity and if we feel it will align with ours and our visitors to The British Engineerium and the demographics

• Your social media presence

• Any past stall set up images can be helpful when deciding if you’re a good fit

• And of course, the main one is the quality and originality of your work/products!

• Priority will always be given to hand made or hand designed crafted products.

• Local Food & drink producers (including alcohol) are welcome to apply.

• Sorry, no charities or MLM Francise businesses accepted.

• We accept applications from any locations - you don’t need to be local to apply for this event.

We welcome one day or weekend applications, however weekend applications will take priority (simply due to the volume of applications & admin).

Yes, if booking an inside pitch. Each stall with have one chair - if you need another, please bring it with you as there will be no extras available on the day.

If you’re booking an outside pitch, you’ll have to bring your own table/s, chairs and gazebos (if using).

The ground floor is fully accessible with the toilets located on this floor. The mezzanine gallery floor is accessed via a staircase at the back but for setting up/pack down, the doors direct to this floor will be open (which only involve a couple of steps).

If you have accessibility needs, please ensure you let me know / include it within your application as I’ll ensure you are located downstairs.

As always, I pride myself on a full marketing campaign for each event, to bring visitors to the event. This includes but not limited to posters, flyers, paid ads, digital posters, banners & print ads in local magazines/newspapers.

Each exhibitor will be featured across our socials and website & we will provide you with numerous graphics for your own social media channels - all included in your pitch fee.

We also expect you to advertise on your platforms for further awareness and you’re welcome to use any of our images/graphics on our socials as well as the ones we provide for you. We also welcome collaborative posts on IG.

Yes, we’re happy for exhibitors to share 6ft pitches, but please let me know in advance who you’d like to share with as it will need to be agreed.

Unfortunately the 4ft tables aren’t suitable for sharing as they are too small.

The venue is just off Nevill Road in Hove. Right next door to Waitrose, Legal & General and Hove Park.

It’s easily accessible from A27 and Old Shoreham Road. Route 5 Buses (5B stops outside). Check out the map found at the bottom of this page.

Yes, we welcome food/drink/local small batch products.

Yes, there is plenty of excellent opportunities at this venue, please list fully on your application form - if it does not fit in with standard pitch options I will email you back and discuss.

Yes if you’re booking an inside pitch -the venue will be locked and alarmed with onsite overnight security. We can’t be responsible for any loss or damages incurred.

Yes, but only at limited areas inside the building. All electrical items must meet current guidelines and be PAT tested if required. Paper Daisy are unable to supply extension leads.

Yes, this is one of the changes we are making this year. There will be no visitor car parking on site. There will be limited parking available for stallholders. As there is not enough spaces for everybody, the fairest way is to pre-book a space in advanced for £5 per day.

More details will be available closer to the event.

If you book a parking space on site, please note there will be NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT throughout the day and cars can only leave once all public are off site and when stewards/security guide you.

Currently, all street parking is free in the area however we do encourage stallholders to get dropped off if possible.

We have booked a whole day hire for Friday which gives exhibitors the opportunity to set up Friday afternoon (exact details will be confirmed closer to the date).

If you are accepted to take part we really encourage this option as it gives you longer to set up your pitch and you can unload in the car park.

On event days, you’ll only be given maximum 1 hour to upload and set up - and you may have to unload from The Droveway.

Yes, the venue has wifi.

After receiving feedback from last year’s event, I have made the decision to make a couple of changes which should ease flow and keep everyone happy - as many of you know there were queues all day long at our last Winter fair!

Entrance on the day will be free for those visitors who don’t mind queuing at busy periods and are happy to wait.

However, for those who have expressed an option for an alternative, I am operating optional Advanced Priority entry tickets with a limited availability for £1.50. This allows visitors to get priority entry over free entry into The Coal Shed (Makers Fair) over free entry if queues form.

The outside marketplace will be completely free for everyone and hopefully reduce any queues further.

If you have booked but can no longer take part, please let us know ASAP.

No refunds will be given for cancellations within 1 calendar month of the event date. Refunds may be awarded for cancellations outside this time frame, if a suitable replacement can be found, but will incur a £12 admin fee.

We do not deter from our T&Cs, whatever the reason for cancellation. Every event’s precise budget is finalised 1 month in advance of the event, based on number of paid invoices - after this cut off date no refunds or rollovers to other dates can be made.

OUTSIDE T&Cs:

We will only cancel the outside area, if it’s too unsafe to go ahead (due to high winds).

In this instance, we will give refunds but deduct £15 admin fee which goes on costs already spent (admin, advertising, site costs etc).

Our full cancellation policy can be found here.