Canopy and Umbrella booth guidelines

Canopies and umbrellas

What you need depends on the size of your space. A ten by ten booth requires a white-top canopy, along with weights that stay securely attached for the whole market. Solid bright red and solid bright blue canopy tops are not permitted under any circumstances, and no exception is made for those two colours.

Smaller spaces, eight by six and six by four, may not use a canopy at all. Those booths require a patio umbrella instead, in white, tan, cream, beige or another neutral colour we have approved, no more than seven and a half feet in diameter.

Umbrellas and canopies are required regardless of the weather on the day, so please plan to bring yours either way. Arriving without the right shelter for your booth size may mean you cannot trade, and no reimbursement is given in that case.

Tables and coverings

Table legs must be fully covered on every side a customer can see, with a clean tablecloth that reaches the floor or is fitted to the table. Coverings should be white, tan, cream, beige, black or another soft solid colour that complements your brand.

Bright colours, neon shades, busy patterns and plastic coverings are not permitted. If you are unsure whether a covering meets this standard, email us a photograph before the market and we will tell you.

Signage and display

Signage should be professionally printed or carefully hand-made. Plastic A-frames are not permitted.

Your display must sit within your assigned booth footprint rather than spreading into walkways or a neighbour's space. Keep it looking considered and cohesive for the full run of the market, not only at opening.

Keeping your booth tidy

Boxes, storage bins, packaging, personal belongings and spare stock must be kept out of public view, under your table or neatly within your own space.

Before you leave, remove all rubbish, boxes and packaging, and leave your space as you found it. A booth left uncleared incurs a $25 cleanup fee, payable before you can book another market.

Requesting an exception

If you want to use a canopy, umbrella or covering, such as a professionally branded canopy or a colour chosen to match your brand, that does not meet these rules, email us before the market with photographs and a short explanation.

Exceptions are considered case by case, are never guaranteed, and take effect only once we have confirmed them in writing. If you have been granted one, be ready to show that written approval when you check in.