To apply for our markets / pop up you will need to follow these steps:

1. Sign up to Eventaly and complete a Participant Profile.

2. Simply visit our APPLY page where our market / pop venues are listed. Here you can click on the market that you are interested in, select the dates that you wish to apply for and confirm the stall size and location.

That’s it! Easy!

Our Makers Markets are carefully curated rather than simply filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Since starting Support The Makers we’ve built up a lot of experience and understanding of our audience, our local communities and what creates a really strong, enjoyable and successful Makers Market.

When reviewing applications, we look at the market as a whole. We consider the quality and individuality of the products, product categories, price points, colour palettes, styles and overall mix of makers. We also consider what we know works well at each particular venue and for its audience.

Curation is incredibly important to us. We want visitors to discover a varied selection of products rather than lots of similar businesses, while also giving the makers we select the best possible opportunity to have a successful day.

For that reason, being declined for a particular market isn’t a reflection on the quality of your work. We receive far more applications than spaces available, and sometimes we simply have too many strong applications within one category or style.

Every application is considered individually, and every market is curated slightly differently. Our selections are ultimately based on our experience, knowledge of our audience and what we feel creates the strongest overall Makers Market.

Do I have to apply for all dates at once?

No. Simply apply for the Makers Market dates you’re interested in. Each date is reviewed and curated separately.

When do applications close?

Our remaining 2026 Makers Markets have very limited availability. We’ve kept the waiting lists open for any suitable spaces that become available, but all 2026 applications and waiting lists will close on Saturday 31st October.After this date, we won’t be accepting any further applications for our 2026 Makers Markets.

For 2027, we’ll be introducing seasonal application closing dates, rather than individual closing dates for each market. Full details and deadlines will be shared soon.

What is Secure Your Spot?

Secure Your Spot - an opportunity for makers to apply for selected 2027 dates in advance. Successful makers will be able to secure their place and pay for their chosen Makers Market in advance, giving you the option to get key dates in your diary early. The opening date and full details for Secure Your Spot 2027 will be announced shortly.

Do you have waiting lists?

Yes. Each Makers Market has its own individual waiting list, and you must have applied for that specific date to be considered for a space. Cancellations do happen, but when filling a space we’ll always consider the overall mix of makers, products and categories already confirmed, rather than simply offering the space to the next person on the list.

Applications and waiting lists are managed through Eventaly, and we’ll contact you directly if a suitable space becomes available.

By applying to attend a Support The Makers market, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. CLICK HERE to access them.

All makers can manage their own bookings directly through their Eventaly profile, including cancelling a booking, updating payment information, emergency contact details and Public Liability Insurance (PLI is not required for our Young Makers Market).

If you are cancelling a paid booking, we also require an email from you to confirm your cancellation.

Please make sure your profile is kept up to date. All applications must include a social media account and/or website, along with clear product photographs that we can use to promote your attendance.

Product images should clearly show what you make - no watermarks, text, collages or promotional graphics please.

Fees vary depending on the Makers Market or pop-up location and will always be confirmed at the booking stage of the application process.

Your fee covers much more than just your table - it contributes towards venue hire, administration, organisation and marketing to help promote the event and bring visitors through the door. Once applications have been reviewed, successful makers will receive an invoice. Payment is due by bank transfer within 10 days of the invoice date.

Once paid, you must also mark your payment as paid within your Eventaly profile. This notifies us to check and confirm the payment against our bank account. If payment isn’t received within the 10-day timeframe, your booking will be cancelled and your space may be offered to another maker.

Please note that we do not offer discounts for booking multiple Makers Markets, and payments cannot be transferred to another market or date. Our standard cancellation and refund terms apply.

Support The Makers is all about celebrating and supporting original work by independent makers, artists and creatives.

With that in mind, we do not accept products, artwork or designs that are wholly or primarily AI-generated.

By applying to trade with us, you confirm that the products you are selling are your own original work and reflect your own creative process.

We reserve the right to decline applications or ask for products to be removed from sale if we feel they do not align with the handmade, independent and creative ethos of Support The Makers.

We have one dedicated Young Makers Market, created especially to give young creatives the opportunity to experience selling their work at a Makers Market.

Young Makers are under the age of 18 and must be accompanied by an adult throughout market day.

All Young Makers must apply through Eventaly, just like our other Makers Markets. Each Young Maker should have their own application and profile, with their own name, bio and images of the products they’ll be selling.

Public Liability Insurance (PLI) is not required for our Young Makers Market. Aside from this, the same expectations, market information and guidelines apply to our Young Makers as they do to all makers trading with Support The Makers.

From time to time, we may also offer Young Maker spaces at some of our other Makers Markets. These opportunities will vary depending on the venue and market.

We’d recommend signing up to our newsletter and following @support_the_makers to be the first to hear about new Young Maker opportunities and application dates.

We put lots into promoting every Makers Market and ask that all makers attending help us spread the word by sharing their attendance across their own social media too.

We know everyone has their own style and branding, so we’d much rather you share something that feels like your business - whether that’s a product photo, Reel, behind-the-scenes content or your own branded post.

When sharing your attendance, please:

Include the correct Makers Market name, date and location . Tag @support_the_makers so we can see and reshare your content Avoid terms such as fair, craft fair or makers fair. Share your attendance at least once in the lead-up to the market

We’ll also include official event artwork for you to share as a Story alongside your own promotion. Please use this artwork as supplied, without editing or changing the design.

Due to the number of makers we work with, we’re unable to accept collaboration post requests.

This way, our marketing looks like Support The Makers and yours still looks like your business, while we all help spread the word and bring visitors along.

Can I leave early?

No. All traders are expected to stay for the full duration of the Makers Market and should not begin packing away before the advertised closing time. If there is a genuine emergency, please speak to a Support The Makers team member first. Leaving early or packing away without approval may affect or result in the cancellation of future bookings with us.

Will I receive a floor plan?

We don’t share floor plans in advance, as layouts can change right up until market day. If you’d like to be placed near another maker, you’re welcome to let us know, but we cannot guarantee specific table positions or requests. Your table will be clearly labelled with your business name when you arrive.

Will I receive market-day information?

Yes. All successful makers will receive a full market-day information email approximately four weeks before the market date. This will include everything you need for the day, including setup and pack-down times, venue access, parking information and other important market-specific details. Please take the time to read this fully before the market and keep it handy for the day.

Who manages the Makers Markets and pop-ups on the day?

All of our Makers Markets and pop-ups are organised and managed by Support The Makers. There will always be a Support The Makers team member or volunteer onsite to welcome you, manage setup and help with any questions throughout the day.

Will there be other events happening alongside the Makers Market?

Yes! We love adding a little more to our Makers Markets. Depending on the venue and date, you might find creative workshops, demonstrations, activities, food and drink, live music or other events happening alongside the market. Full details will be included in your market-day information email.

Are toilets available?

Yes. All of our venues have toilet facilities available for traders during the market.

Are your Makers Markets and pop-ups accessible?

Most of our venues are accessible, although facilities and access can vary between locations. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch with Support The Makers before the market so we can provide the relevant information. Please also check the individual venue information for your Makers Market for further accessibility details.

Each booking includes one standard 180cm x 90cm x 74cm rectangular table and chairs. All stallholders are allocated the same standard table space to keep things fair and ensure our layouts work safely.

If you have any additional requirements - such as a rail, print browser or alternative display - these must be agreed with Support The Makers in advance of the market. Please don’t bring additional display furniture unless it has been confirmed with us.

Makers must bring their own tablecloth and plan their setup without access to power, as power points are not available. If your display would benefit from additional lighting, please bring your own battery-powered lights.

Most of our venues have Wi-Fi, and where available we’ll share the details at the market-day briefing. However, please make sure you are able to manage your sales without relying on venue Wi-Fi, as we cannot guarantee the connection.

Stallholders are responsible for managing their own sales and payments throughout the market. Please come prepared with your own card reader/payment method and a cash float if you plan to accept cash.

A maximum of two people from one business can be at each table. Tables cannot be shared between businesses - each maker must apply for and have their own table.

Full venue information is available on our venue page!

As a general guide, we allow approximately 60 minutes for setup before the Makers Market opens.

Please do not enter the venue until a member of the Support The Makers team has opened the doors and confirmed that setup can begin. Even if the venue doors are open or venue staff are onsite, please wait for us before bringing stock or equipment inside.

All makers must arrive at least 30 minutes before opening. Unfortunately, anyone arriving later than this will not be permitted to trade, as we need everyone safely set up before visitors arrive.

Pack-down begins only once the market has officially closed, with approximately one hour allowed to clear the venue.

There is no onsite parking at Portobello Town Hall or Lind & Lime, and street parking nearby can be limited. We strongly recommend planning your parking in advance and checking local restrictions and options using apps such as RingGo.

There is parking behind Haddington Corn Exchange, however spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed.

At Archerfield Walled Garden, all traders should use the main visitor car park. Please allow enough time to park and carry your stock and equipment to the venue.

Please allow plenty of extra time on market morning for parking and unloading so you can arrive within the allocated setup time.

We love adding creative workshops and additional events alongside our Makers Markets, and we have spaces available at many of our venues throughout the year.

Workshop and event hosts are responsible for managing their own ticket sales and bookings, with Support The Makers helping to promote your event as part of the wider Makers Market. We’ll include confirmed activities on our website, market promotion and newsletter, as well as sharing across our social channels where appropriate.

We’re always interested in hearing from artists, makers, workshop hosts and other creatives with ideas that would work alongside our markets.

Applications for creative workshops and additional events at our 2027 Makers Markets will be available through our application form soon.

Where can I find Makers Market and pop-up dates?

All of our upcoming Makers Markets, pop-ups and events are listed on our Events page.

This is the best place to check for new dates, locations and upcoming opportunities.

Do you have a newsletter?

Yes! Our newsletter is a great way to keep up with upcoming Makers Markets, events, workshops, maker news and new opportunities.

You can sign up to our newsletter here.

Use the Contact Us form or email us.

All communication relating to our Makers Markets should be handled directly through Support The Makers.

Please do not contact our venues directly with questions about your application, selection, table allocation, floor plan, setup or any other market-day arrangements.

We hire the venues, but Support The Makers organises and manages the Makers Markets, including applications, maker selection, layouts and all trader information. Contacting venues directly can result in conflicting information and unnecessary confusion.

If you have a question or need help with anything relating to your booking, please email us directly and we’ll be happy to help.

Dogs are welcome as visitors at some of our venues, so please check the individual venue information before attending.

We have a no dogs or other pets rule for traders, and unfortunately cannot accommodate them behind stalls during the Makers Market.

On occasion, you may see a dog with a Support The Makers management team member. This is an agreed exception and doesn’t change our policy for traders.

Assistance dogs are, of course, always welcome.