Bookings & Fees

Welcome to Mingle Markets Australia!

M.M.A. is a not-for-profit incorporated organisation, dedicated to bringing joy into the communities we live in by creating fun, welcoming and memorable events.

We have loads of entertainment for the whole family including Live music, Face painting, Pony Rides, Animal Farm, Jumping Castle, Carnival games & a Free outdoor games area.

It is Free for customers to attend our markets, with Free live music and Free parking.

We have very active advertising and marketing campaigns across S E Qld, including Freeway signs, Social Media, Street signage, local news to ensure we promote you, our vendors, as widely as possible, and we collaborate with our venues and local City Councils too, to ensure our events are fun and accessible for the whole community.

We look forward to working with you.

Bookings & Payment must be received, & paid , at least 7 to 14 days prior to each event.

BOOKINGS

When lodging an application with Mingle Markets Australia, you are agreeing to abide by our Terms & Conditions. Please ensure you have read all the information provided.

Website bookings: New Vendor Application Form Existing Vendor Application Form

  • ALL BOOKINGS or changes & requests are via our website or email only.

  • Bookings & Payment must be received, & paid, at least 7 to 14 days prior to each event.

  • A 5% discount is available on a minimum of 3 or more pre-paid bookings.

  • Permanent sites can be pre-booked and pre-paid with permission from management after you have been to 3 of our markets. . You can book for up to 3, 6, or 12 months to ensure your site is reserved and receive the 5% discount.

  • ONLY select the dates that you intend to pay for on approval.

  • Invoices are ONLY available upon request. We DO NOT automatically send invoices unless you have lodged an application and requested one.

  • Bookings are processed WEEKLY, and you will be notified by email. If you have not received confirmation simply email us a reminder.

  • Bookings are NOT confirmed until payment is received.

  • All paid vendors will be emailed the information regarding bump in procedure, site maps, stall numbers, set up and parking in the 48 hours leading up to each event, usually by Wednesday afternoon. (see Bump In & Bump Out below)

  • NO payments will be accepted on the day.

  • Market Management reserve the right to terminate a stall on the day of the markets if they are found to be trading without complying with the terms and conditions.

  • Market Management reserves the right to refuse any vendor who does not comply with the standards set out below.

Charity & Community Groups

We support the local community and its registered charities. If you qualify as a local community group or a registered charity, we offer FREE or discounted stall fees which are subject to availability   

RESTRICTIONS

  • The sale of second hand items and counterfeit / illegal goods is not allowed.

  • No FREE items are to be given away that are being sold by other vendors, without prior consent from management.

  • Please note we are not accepting new applications for the following stalls, without prior approval from management: Please email us if you sell any of the following

CANDLES, SCRUNCHIES, EARRINGS, LICORICE, CRYSTALS or TOYS

INSURANCE

You must have your own public and product liability insurance. Please ensure you meet any local, state and federal law requirements.

A copy of your Certificate of Currency must be emailed with your first application and again forwarded to us each year on renewal.

SITE FEES 2024

Please Note: Shoreline & Yarrabilba fees increased $5 on 1st August, 2023 and Milky Way fees on 1st January, 2024.

3 x 3 Market Stall i.e: Craft / Retail $60.00      
6 x 3 Market Stall i.e: Craft / Retail $110.00     
3 x 3 Beverages only $95.00        
3 x 3 Pre-packaged food $95.00    
3 x 3 Prepared Food vendor marquee $130.00            
Food Truck/Trailer 3m + $130.00           
Food Truck/Trailer 4m + $160.00       
Food Truck/Trailer 5m + $190.00            
Food Truck/Trailer 6m + $220.00          
Food Truck/Trailer 7m + $250.00     

MARKET STALL VENDOR INFORMATION

  • Market stalls start at $60.00 for a 3mt x 3mt site and $110.00 for a 6mt x 3mt site.

Set Up

  • Stall holders must provide their own set up, ie: marquee, weights, tables, chairs.

  • Stall holders must bring excellent Lights for their marquee.

  • It is a CONDITION OF ENTRY that you have your weights. You will be asked to leave if you don’t have weights for your marquee.

  • Weights and/or pegs are to be connected to all marquees PRIOR to setting up your stall.

  • See BUMP IN & BUMP OUT information below

FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDOR INFORMATION - Trailers, Vans, Trucks & Gazebos

  • Food & Beverage fees are between $95 & $250 and spots are strictly limited at each market.

  • Please note, we have no coffee vendors at Shoreline as there is a Cafe on site. Coffee vendors can book for our other markets

FOOD Vendor Fees

  • Fees are calculated on the TOTAL size length of the space you require for your truck / trailer / marquee & surrounding set up.

  • This allows us to accurately measure the number of vehicles that can fit on site.

  • Food Trailer size is EG: 3m + = 3m trailer plus drawbar.

  • Food Truck size is the total length of the truck including the cab.

Temporary Food Stall Licence

If you are operating a Food Stall and are unsure about Council requirements for a “Temporary Food Stall Licence’” please contact the Logan City Council on (07) 3412 3412 or Redland City Council on (07) 3829 8999 or visit the Council’s website at http://www.logan.qld.gov.au & https://www.redland.qld.gov.au/ for further information.

Special Requirements for Food and Beverage Stalls

  • Food vendors must have levellers for their vehicles for uneven surfaces.

  • All Food Stalls need to have a canvas on the floor of their stall. This is a condition of attendance and trading

  • All Coffee Stalls need to remove any rubbish and left-over coffee grounds before leaving the site.

Food Labelling - pre-packaged food

  • All food and produce labelling or signs MUST correctly identify the location and region of origin.

  • Please ensure this is displayed at all times. Failure to do so will result in the stallholder being asked to leave the market.

RUBBISH

DO NOT use the bins provided by the organisers.

  • BINS are for customers only.

  • Bring your own rubbish bins, bags, etc and do not leave any rubbish behind.

  • Customer rubbish bins are emptied by our staff and we know if you use them.

DO NOT leave your trading rubbish behind or a charge of $50 will be incurred.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION

It is a condition of entry to all our markets that we have your vehicle registration details on our database. Vendors can be notified quickly if they’ve left their hazard lights on or if they are parked in the wrong area.

VENDOR PARKING

  • DO NOT PARK IN CUSTOMER PARKING

  • Vendors & their staff must not park in designated Customer parking.

  • Please refer to Parking instructions on every bump in letter as the details change at every market.

ELECTRICITY, LIGHT & GENERATORS

  • No power is available at Yarrabilba or Shoreline. Power is only available for vendors at Milky Way. See below.

  • All vendors MUST provide their own power and have excellent lighting.

  • All Generators must be clean and quiet. Quiet generators are rated for a 50-60 decibel (dB) range by the manufacturer at the specified distance.

  • Generators must be set a safe distance from your site, and all extension leads must be tested & tagged by an electrician.

  • All Generators MUST be protected from the public by using a screen / crate.

  • All stalls at Mingle Markets should be well lit to create atmosphere, great sales and a safe environment.

Power - Milky Way only

  • VENDORS are NOT to approach or touch any power outlets around the market without assistance from staff.

  • Market Staff or Kingston Butter Factory Staff will assist you with your power connection.

  • MILKY WAY Powered Sites – Limited powered sites available. Please request prior to payment.

    To book power for your truck/trailer please email us your requirements and add the cost to your booking fee:

    Cost - 10 amp = $10

    Cost - 15 amp = $15

    Must bring your own extension power cords that have been tagged and tested. Logan City Council will check these prior to connection.

  • All leads, electrical cords and equipment supplied by the vendor are their sole responsibility.

  • All electrical cords, leads and equipment must be tested and tagged as safe, prior to attendance
    at the market.

  • If any fault or damaged is caused by you, the vendor or their site setup, to other vendors sites, the site (the property) or to patrons in attendance at the market, you, the vendor will be liable to the extent of the damage.

Bump In & Bump Out

  • Bump in starts at 2.00 pm

  • Ensure you and your staff have read the details of each bump in regarding, market layout, stall numbers, bump in, Parking & bump out.

  • Bump in information varies for every market and it important that you have read and understood the details.

  • Late arrivals in will not be permitted to bring their vehicles on site.

  • All vendors must be on site at least one hour prior to the start of each event or may not be able to enter.

  • Vehicles that drive through the market must have their hazard lights on.

  • Vehicles are to drive at 10 km/hr or less and keep to the roads/driveways/paths set out in the bump in letter.

  • Unpack your stock, etc from your vehicle, remove your vehicle, then come back to set up

  • Do NOT SET UP YOUR MARQUEE until you have removed your car

  • Do NOT START COOKING before you remove your car.

  • Do NOT PARK IN CUSTOMER PARKING

  • Please be patient, wait for safe accessibility to the site.

  • Be considerate of the parking attendants, market staff, other stallholders and the general public.

  • Please do not ever touch or interfere with another vendor’s stock or equipment.

  • Aggressive, rude vendors will not be tolerated and may be asked to leave before set up.

  • Bump out is at 9.00 pm. You MUST NEVER bring your vehicle on site until all customers have left the event and it is safe to do so. Market staff will advise if there is an early bump out.

  • Market staff will advise if there is to be an early bump out.

BEHAVIOUR

Mingle Markets will not tolerate aggressive, rude or disrespectful behaviour.

  • Please maintain respect and professionalism at all times towards all market staff, other vendors & customers.

  • No disruptive behaviour including loud music or loud arguments.

  • Timely completion of bump in and bump out.

  • You may be asked to leave and forfeit your fees.

  • Failure to comply with all Terms & Conditions may result in cancellation of bookings and forfeit of fees.

Cancellations due to Inclement Weather

  • If the Market is cancelled by the Organisers, you will be notified between midday and 1.00 pm on the day of the market or earlier, via Email, and your site fees will be held over to the next market.

  • If the Organisers go ahead with the Market, and you opt not to attend – no refunds or credits will be given.

  • If the event is set up and subject to unforecast weather the organisers can not be held responsible.

Market customers will also be notified on our Facebook pages.

DAMAGES

Any damage found to equipment, landscaping, lighting, lessor’s (property owners) and/or market owner’s property will be charged to the individual responsible.

FAILURE TO COMPLY

Failure to comply with the enclosed Terms & Conditions may result in a vendor being asked to leave a market and permanently removed from our booking register.