Call for Applications: Christmas Contemporary Makers Market 2025

Applications are open for The Hub Christmas Contemporary Makers Market on Sat 29 & Sun 30 November 2025.

The Pop-Up Market will take place in the Hub’s Main Gallery, the largest space for showcasing craft and design in the UK. Alongside this there will be family activities and workshops making it a vibrant and festive experience for everyone visiting.

Criteria

We are looking for makers of craft, design, objects, accessories, homewares and artisanal produce, creating original and exciting work of a high quality. All applications will be selected with consideration given to price, quality of making and standard of product. We regret we cannot provide feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Cost
£125+VAT for the weekend

The cost includes:

• A 6ft x 3ft table with white tablecloth
• Two chairs per stall
• Electricity provision, if required
• Marketing via the Hub’s social media (21k followers), social media advertising and promotion via the Hub’s website, Atrium TV, newsletter and mailing list
• Professional photography on the day of the event
• Complimentary drinks and snacks during the day

Logistics

This event also coincides with the town centre’s Christmas Market ensuring a lively well attended event.

The Makers Market will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm on both days. Set up will begin at 8am and take down will be from 4-5pm. All event spaces are indoors and fully accessible with access to toilets, WIFI and electricity. Further logistical information will be provided to all exhibitors following selection.

To apply please complete the Application Form and submit up to 5 images
Click Here to Apply

Deadline

Friday 18 July 225

For any help with your application or if you have any questions please email
events@hub-sleaford.org.uk