Vendor Information – Glastonbury Carnival Market

Road closures and trading times differ for this event. Please read all information carefully.

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Priority bookings for Food stalls, its a great event for food!

All are welcome.

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Road Closures

• Carnival begins: 6:45 pm
• Road closures begin: 5:00 pm
• Roads reopen: 11:00 pm/midnight

All roads allowing you to leave Glastonbury close at 5:00 pm. If you are parked in Glastonbury after this time, you will not be able to leave until the roads reopen. For full road closure details: https://glastonburycarnival.org.uk/come-to-the-show/road-closures-diversions

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Market Hours & Customer Flow

OUTSIDE Traders

• Trading options:
  • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, or
  • 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

If trading until 9:00 pm, you must pack down at 9:00 pm. You will then remain in Glastonbury until roads reopen at 11:00 pm/midnight.

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Pitch & Equipment Requirements

• Standard pitch size: 3m x 3m

• If your gazebo, trailer, or structure is larger than 3m x 3m, you must email or call before booking.

• Hire Gazebo fee: £10 (you are responsible for full set-up and pack-down). limited number for hire. email call first.

• Outside traders must bring adequate weights for all gazebos.

To request add-ons, email: thetorcollective@gmail.com

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Electric Supply

• Electric: £3
• If you require electricity, you must book pitches 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11.
• No other pitches have access to the electric supply.

To request electric or gazebo hire, email: thetorcollective@gmail.com

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Food Traders

• Traders selling food from any vehicle or structure with wheels must book pitches 11–17 only.
• If unsure whether your setup qualifies, please contact us before booking.

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End of Day

• Vehicles may return to loading areas once it is safe to do so.
• Please leave your pitch clear and dispose of all rubbish responsibly.

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Church Trading Restrictions

To maintain a respectful environment within Church premises, the following items are not permitted at Church locations (inside or outside Church grounds):

• Witch or Pagan imagery
• Tarot cards or reader-related items

These restrictions do not apply to Town locations. Failure to comply will result in the removal of the items. Refusal to comply will result in being asked to leave without a refund.

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Cancellation Policy

• Inside 3 weeks of the event: No refund.
• Outside 3 weeks: £3 administration charge per cancelled market.

If someone takes over your pitch:

• We do not cancel your pitch.
• Your replacement pays you directly.
• They must provide insurance on the day or by email.

If the event is cancelled due to adverse weather, no refunds will be issued. Please check your insurance policy for potential weather-related claims.

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Set-Up Times

Outside Church: From 8:30 am All traders must be fully set up between 8:30 am and 10:00 am

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Offloading Instructions

Inside Traders: Use the back entrance via St John’s Car Park. Outside Church Location: You may offload your stall from the church grounds and then head to a car park. Please note that 3/4 cars can offload at a time, and there is no turnaround space, so it's 3/4 in, 3/4 out. If you arrive and you have to wait, park on the High Street and wait until it's clear. If you can let one of us know you are there, we will wave you in once it's safe to do so. There is an hour free on the high street.

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What to Bring

• Tablecloth for your display - (inside table is provided)
• Public Liability Insurance certificate
• Gazebo (3x3) unless otherwise agreed
• Sufficient gazebo weights (mandatory for outside traders)

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Insurance Requirements

All traders must hold valid Public Liability Insurance (minimum £5 million cover). Please email a copy in advance. If not submitted beforehand, we will collect it on the day.

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Facilities & Parking

Café

Available at St John’s Church.

Toilets

• Public toilets: St John’s Car Park & Magdalen Street https://maps.app.goo.gl/secxw8KL88D6rQmk7
• Stallholder toilets: St John’s Church

Drinking Water

Available at St John’s Church & The Market Cross.

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Parking Options

St John’s Car Park 10 St John's Square, Glastonbury BA6 9LJ

• Recommended for Inside traders
• Use this car park if you wish to leave before 5:00 pm
• Located next to the Church

Outside Traders: You may offload on Church grounds, then park in one of the town car parks if you are staying until the road reopens. Other car parks:

• St Dunstan's Car Park – 10 Magdalene St, BA6 9EH
• Norbins Road Car Park – Norbins Rd, BA6 9JG
• Silver Street Car Park – Silver St, BA6 8BS

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Emergencies & Support

• First Aid: St John’s Church
• Event team: 4 staff members in green T-shirts
• Event contact number (urgent or non-urgent): 0800 098 6118