We are always keen to hear from market traders, food producers and independent sellers who would like to trade at one of the many popular community events at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns in Cliftonville, Margate.
Our events attract a strong local audience as well as visitors from across Thanet, making them well suited to traders who regularly attend farmers’ markets, community markets, street markets and seasonal events. We host a wide mix of traders, including street food, local produce, handmade goods, crafts, vintage items and small independent businesses.
Applications are welcome from both experienced market traders and those new to event trading.
Pitch details
We charge £25 per pitch.
If you have not traded with us before, a £50 refundable deposit is required. This deposit is refunded once you attend the event, helping us manage pitch allocation fairly.
Trading at community markets in Cliftonville
The Oval Bandstand & Lawns is a well-established community venue in Cliftonville, Margate, hosting a wide range of outdoor events throughout the year. Our markets form part of larger community programmes, live music events and family-friendly days, giving traders exposure to engaged audiences rather than pass-through footfall alone.
Many of our traders also operate at farmers’ markets, street markets and independent community markets across Kent, and value the opportunity to trade in a curated environment with clear management, stewarding and safety procedures in place.
Food traders
Food traders must comply with all relevant food safety regulations, including local authority registration requirements, and are required to read our Health & Safety Guidance for Food Markets before applying. Guidance is also available from the Food Standards Agency.
To ensure a balanced and diverse offer for visitors, we do not accept multiple traders selling the same or very similar products at the same event. This helps support all traders fairly and maintains a high-quality market experience.
Code of Conduct
All market traders, including employees and volunteers, are required to agree to and abide by our Market Trader Code of Conduct, ensuring a safe, welcoming and professional environment for visitors, traders and organisers.
How to apply
Please complete the short application form below if you would like to be considered for a stall at one of our upcoming events. Submitting the form does not guarantee a pitch, but all applications are reviewed carefully to ensure a balanced and varied market offer.
You may also be interested in learning more about our upcoming events on our What’s On page, or how we manage outdoor trading at our community markets and events throughout the year.