FAQs
GENERAL FAQS
The Village Markets events are currently located at Burleigh Heads State School, Gold Coast on the first and third Sunday of every month.
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Categories: GENERAL FAQS, VENDOR FAQSCheck our website, Instagram or Facebook if you're unsure if TVM is on. We update these channels on market morning.
Category: GENERAL FAQSYes, TVM has an ATM at all events, supplied by our preferred partner ATM2GO.
Category: GENERAL FAQSTVM supports many local charities and regularly gives back to our community. Find out more here.
Category: GENERAL FAQSYou can connect with TVM via Instagram, Facebook or by subscribing to our newsletter.
As of 1 December 2020, you can connect with our community of creative small businesses via our Virtual Village, an online platform for the creative industries.
Category: GENERAL FAQS
Small creative businesses can join our community outside of market day thanks to our new Virtual Village an online platform for the creative industries, and via TVM's digital marketing opportunities.
Join our Virtual Village, here.
Brands can collaborate with TVM via our events and online platforms, more here.
Categories: GENERAL FAQS, VENDOR FAQSFriendly dogs on leads are permitted on grassed areas only at TVM. They must not enter stalls. During summer, the ground can be very hot. Please keep this in mind when brining your dogs.
Category: GENERAL FAQSRACK SALE FAQS
The TVM Preloved & Vintage Rack Sale is held on the first and third Sunday of the month at Burleigh and seasonally at Stones Corner, for preloved designer and vintage personal wardrobe items and applications are processed the week prior. Please apply via this form.
Category: RACK SALE FAQSAll items must be neatly hung and a small selection of shoes may be placed underneath the rack. Items are not permited on the ground, on boxes or suitcases.
Category: RACK SALE FAQSVENDOR FAQS
Applications close two weeks prior to the next market date. Please only apply if you're ready to attend TVM within one month. Once you're accepted, you must attend one market per month (at either location/dependent on acceptance terms).
Category: VENDOR FAQSWe expect all stalls to be presented as mini-boutiques. Marquees must be either black or white. Other colours may be approved upon application. We look favourably upon applications who take the time to plan and create beautiful stalls. Elements include flooring such as mats and rugs, presentation stands and racks and bang-on signage. We do provide stall presentation guidelines to those within our community and if you're unsure of the standard we expect, best come visit and have a look for yourself and visit our 'How to post on stall presentation'.
Category: VENDOR FAQSThe standard stall size at TVM is a 3x3m site. Stall holders may opt to purchase two stalls for extra space or use an awning for extra space in front of your stall (fees apply).
Category: VENDOR FAQSFood stalls sites range from 3x3m, 3x4m, 3x5m and 3x6m sites to cater for stall set ups and food trucks. All food stalls must suply their own PLI (no discounts apply) and silent generator.
Category: VENDOR FAQS
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Be found by new customers, grow your audience and brand awareness, connect and collaborate with like-minded small businesses, via our new directory platform.
Categories: GENERAL FAQS, VENDOR FAQSWe've done a detailed post on the Insta Market and how it works here.
Category: VENDOR FAQSAs a stall holder, you'll get an allocated stall space (standard size is 3x3m with larger sizes available upon request) and you're required to supply suitable shelter from the elements in the form of a marquee, plus 4x20kg weights for your marquee, any tables and racks you require to display your products. We recommend OzTrail marquees for Queensland weather. TVM does have limited marquees and weights available for hire.
Category: VENDOR FAQSDesign products including fashion, accessories, art, photography, design, homewares and vintage items including clothing accessories and homewares. Food stalls may sell ready to eat food items.
Category: VENDOR FAQSStalls fees are listed here and vary depending on stall type and size.
Category: VENDOR FAQSTVM is a plastic-free event. Please provide paper or ideally, reusable bags to your customers, along with paper plates and bamboo cutlery too. You can also purchase TVM totes from TVM Management.
Category: VENDOR FAQSThe Queensland Government, Office of Fair Trading, administers a range of national mandatory safety and information standards and bans for particular products supplied in the consumer marketplace, including weekend markets. Standards apply to children's toys, nightwear, cosmetics and care labelling on clothing and textiles.
Full details of these regulated consumer products can be viewed and downloaded from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website at www.productsafety.gov.au.
Category: VENDOR FAQSIf it's been more than one month since you lasted attended TVM, you will need to re-apply by completing the online application form.
Category: VENDOR FAQSAfter applying, you'll receive email confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not receive confirmation, we haven't received your application. Â Please allow up to 14 days to receive a response.
Category: VENDOR FAQSDue to the volume of applications received, we request approximately 14 days to process.
Category: VENDOR FAQSSimply complete the online application form, providing as much detail as possible.
Category: VENDOR FAQS
Small creative businesses can join our community outside of market day thanks to our new Virtual Village an online platform for the creative industries, and via TVM's digital marketing opportunities.
Join our Virtual Village, here.
Brands can collaborate with TVM via our events and online platforms, more here.
Categories: GENERAL FAQS, VENDOR FAQSUnfortunately TVM does not offer powered stall sites. All stalls, including food stalls, must supply their own silent generator.
Category: VENDOR FAQSYes! TVM has a selection of 3x3m marquees ($50 per market) and sets of 20kg weights ($50 per market) for hire. You can hire these items when booking your stall.
Category: VENDOR FAQSIt's a good idea to secure your own PLI if doing TVM on a regular basis. Your cover must specify 'Market Stall / Trade Exhibitor' and be to the value of $10M (applicable at TVM Burleigh Heads State School) or $20M for Stones Corner. If you supply your own PLI, you will receive a code for s discounted fee. Otherwise stall fees (excluding food and beverage) include PLI.
All food stalls require Public and Product Liability Insurance.
Category: VENDOR FAQSNo, but it is highly advantageous to have these facilities available. Other options include PayPal and Square. There is also an ATM at all TVM events.
Category: VENDOR FAQSNo, you don't require an ABN to trade at The Village Markets, but we highly recommended you apply for one for business purposes.
Category: VENDOR FAQSStalls may co-share a stall space, upon the receipt of individual, approved applications must be received, clearly noting sharing intentions and both applications must be accepted. Stall fees are not shared.
Category: VENDOR FAQSYes, you can pick your stall location when booking. Additional charges apply.
Category: VENDOR FAQSAll stall holders are entitled to one trial market, thereafter, stall holders must commit to a minimum of one market at either location per month. TVM does not offer stalls on a casual basis. This ensures that customers can expect to find their favourite stalls at TVM regularly.
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50 Comments
I love the look of these markets. you have created a lovely space.
What is the cost to hold a stall ?
Xx amala
Hi Amala. All info, including stalls costs can be found here http://thevillagemarketsgc.com.au/become-a-stall-holder/
Hi, just wondering, if I wanted to sell pre-owned clothes during the rack sale, do we have to pay the $77 as well as the $30?
Hi Kayleigh. Rack sales are $30. Stalls are $77. TVM
Hello, just wondering if you have to apply or anything to busk?
Hi Taylah
Just send us an email with a link to your demo
stalls@thevillagemarketsgc.com.au
We have spots this Sunday if you’re interested.
Hi – I applied for the rack sale about a week ago. Was i supposed to receive a confirmation email as i didn’t receive one
Thanks
Hi Melissa. If you didn’t receive a confirmation email, we haven’t received your application. Please reapply via our website. Thanks!
Hi, I tried to apply online, filled out the entire form and then went to submit it but it crashed and I lost everything. I then emailed the Application along with my photo’s but I haven’t received email confirmation. I’m wondering if you received my email? Brand name – NOFASHN. Would you mind confirming either way, thank you so much.
Hi Chelsea. Your application has been received and will be processed within 14 days.
Do I need product liability for plush toys? security blankets, stuffed animals?
Hi Charlene. New toys do not require PPLI – only secondhand do.
Can I sell imported clothing or only locally designed and made items?
Imported items that are not designed by yourself are classed under our Pop Up shop category which is currently full. Feel free to apply to be added to our wait list. Thanks!
Hi there!
I have a lot of vintage clothing and second hand clothes from op shooed that I don’t want anymore! I was wondering how I would go about booking a site for only just one Sunday! It wouldn’t be an on going thing. Thank you, Tyleranne xxx
Hi Tyleranne. Please apply for a Jumble stall via our website. Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
I’ve recently started a handmade clothing shop and am currently trading online.
I would like to join the village markets but am not sure if I will be able to have enough stock for the 3×3 m space.
I don’t know anyone that wants to share a stall. Do you ever match together applicants that are both wanting to share a stall?
THanks,
Sophie.
Hi Sophie. Thanks for your message. Whilst we don’t permit shared stalls we can certainly keep you in mind should anyone else enquire (both brands are required to pay the stall fee each). Sarah
Hi guys,
Just wondering if you allow dog clothing to be sold at the markets or if its purely for people fashion? Thanks! 🙂
Hi Jesse, it would be a first 🙂 But we’d have to take a look at the application and assess whether it is the right fit for our particular market. Feel free to apply if you think it would be right for TVM. Thanks.
Hi TVM, is it too late to apply to sell per-loved & vintage clothing at the Rack sale at Burleigh on Sunday 6April?
If you apply today you will be ok 🙂
Hi, can you please tell me if you received my application for the rack sale that was sent on Monday.
Thanks
Jacqui Wild
Hi Jacqui, it doesn’t appear so? Perhaps try again.
Hi TVM,
Do you have stalls with handmade babies & kids products? I couldn’t see a category for that.
My business is Stella + Ruby. Thanks 🙂
Emma
Hi Emma, we sure do, all handmade products fall under the designer category. Thanks
Hi, regarding the pop up shop.. I have a kids label called between us and have been selling it in another shop that has recently closed. I have stock I want to sell ASAP.
Can I be classed under a Pop u shop?
Thanks,
Stacey
Hi Stacey, if it is your own kids label then it would be classified as a designer stall. If it’s not your own label then you can apply for a pop-up shop and we will assess it then, to see if it is suitable. Thank you 🙂
Hi, i am getting a coffee van and would love to do the markets, what would I need to do to be able to bring it on the markets?
Travey
Hi Tracey. We currently have a wait list for coffee providers. Feel free to apply if you wish to be added. Sarah
Hi, so all stalls have to have a tent?
Hi Cassidy. Yes, all stalls must have a marquee.
Hi again.
I’m hoping to do a trial market day but I don’t have a tent. Do you have any that people can hire?
Hi Cassidy. Unfortunately we don’t have marquees for hire.
If I am able to borrow a marquee, but has another business name on it, does that mean I am not allowed to use it? I’m very desperate at the moment as I don’t own a marquee.
Hi Cassidy. That is fine. Thanks!
Hi again! Am I allowed to do one trial market and then not again? Or is it one trial market, then one every month?
Hi Cassidy. It’s one trial market then one market per month minimum ongoing.
Hi. I have a similar question to the person above. Just wondering if it is possible at all to just attend one trial day if we can’t do it every month?
Hi Mary, we are looking for regular stallholders who can commit to TVM at least once per month. If that suits you, then please do apply!
Hey TVM ,
Just wondering what is the standard size of most of the current designer oztail gazebos going from recent stalls? Looking at a 2.4 x 2.4m however wouldn’t want it to be out of place if accepted at tvm if most fit the 3x3m site allocation?
Thanks
Hi Leanne, the standard stall/marquee size at TVM is 3x3m. Thanks!
Do you need a marquee or can you chance the weather? Do you rent them at all?
Hi Kelly, it’s compulsory to have a weather-proof marquee at TVM. We don’t rent them unfortunately. Thank you!
Hi guys, I am wanting to hold a stall for a party supply kit that I have produced, it contains mostly hand made reuseable eco friendly contents and are really funky and new, nothing that I have seen anywhere else. Because I am starting out would like to see how the people at TVM like it. Let me know if this is something I can do. Cheers Natalie 🙂
Hi Natalie. Please apply so that we can review your products suitability to TVM. Thanks!
Hi TVM,
Our business interest is in boutique chocolates (not made by us) that can be purchased and eaten on the go. Is there availability for a product like ours as we noticed that there aren’t any ‘food’ stalls available at the moment?
Regards,
Chrissy & Greg Mack
Hi Chrissy. Please apply so we can review your suitability.
Hi, I am thinking of applying for a stall with my friend. If we both get approved can we get a stall next to each other??
Hi Airi, You can definitely request to be next to each other.