Emerald Craft & Produce Market

Emerald Community House runs a Craft and Produce Market held monthly on the third Sunday, 9am-3pm all year round, in the beautiful township of Emerald.

The number of stalls available is limited; the market consists of around 25 stallholders selling only high quality, homemade, home-grown or vintage goods. Stalls are located between the Post Office and Commonwealth Bank sites at the corner of Kilvington Drive and Main St, Emerald. All stalls are outdoor and stall holders must bring suitable tables and shelter to protect and display their wares. Note; stalls without adequate shelter will not be permitted.

The cost per stall, per market is $30.00 for occasional stallholders. Or pay for 6 months in advance for $150, or 12 months in advance for $275. (No refunds will be given for missed markets unless previously arranged).

Stall holders are required to pay $80 per annum insurance which covers up to 15 markets per year at this location. Occasional stallholders can pay $10 per market for public liability insurance. If you already hold Public Liability insurance you just need to provide your certificate of currency.

Food stalls must obtain relevant permits from the Cardinia Shire Council. This means that any business which trades, stores, prepares or otherwise handles ANY food item must register that place at which they trade with Cardinia Shire Council. The only exception is for businesses that are specifically registered as a mobile food vehicle. These businesses need to provide the Council with a copy of their Food Act registration certificate at least once every year.

As these requirements can be confusing, where any form of food is handled, stallholders must contact Lauren Caval, Environmental Health Officer, Cardinia Shire Council, Ph: 5945 0416, Fax: 59401936, Email: l.caval@cardinia.vic.gov.au

Please note, all stalls are subject to prior approval. There is currently a waiting list for jewellery vendors. Some stalls will be given priority over others, eg. Produce stalls are sought and will be given precedence over occasional craft stalls to balance the selection and variety.

Proceeds from this market go to the PAVE Festival – Performing And Visual arts in Emerald, brought to you in April each year by the Emerald Community House. See www.pave.org.au for more details of the festival.

To confirm your place, complete the application and payment form and fax, e-mail, drop in or mail as per the details on the form as soon as possible. If you have any queries, please call or e-mail Mary Farrow on 5968 6919, mob: 0403 765 314, mfarrow@iinet.net.au or Ted Van Vugt ttvv@netspace.net.au or Non Blair 5968 4547, Mob 0419 345 750, digger@netspace.net.au

You can download the necessary forms here:

application-and-payment-form for the ‘Application and Payment Form’ (a document form)

terms-and-conditions-emerald-market for the ‘Terms and Conditions of the Emerald Market’ (a pdf)

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