Event details

· The event is taking place on Fore Street on Saturday 19th September 2026

· The event is open from 10am - 3pm to the public

· Traders can arrive from 8:30am

· The event is outdoors so you are required to bring your own gazebo, tables and chairs.

· The event is free to members of the public to attend.

Unloading info

Timings:

The event will open to the public at 10am and traders will begin packing down at around 3pm.

Unloading will begin at 8:30AM. People will not be able to pack up until the event is finished at 3pm unless they have prior agreement from myself.

Bridgwater Vegan Market is taking place on Fore Street, Bridgwater which is outside and open to the public at all times. During the event, no vehicles will be allowed to enter the area.

Directions

All vehicles must be moved once unloaded and by 9:45am at the very latest and will not be able to return till after 3pm when the event is finished.

Please follow the market speed limit of 10miles per hour max at all times.

Upon arrival you will be asked to stop and set up your gazebo on either side of the road. Please make sure that there is enough space for vehicles to get past you and continue down the high street if necessary.

If you require electricity please let the stewards know and you will be directed next to the power box.

Unloading

It is unloading only. Once you have unloaded please get back into your vehicle to park it elsewhere. You may erect your gazebo but must not start setting up your stall until you have moved your vehicle. All vehicles must be off site by 9:45am at the latest. If you arrive after 9:45am you will not be able to bring your vehicle onto the site and will have to carry your things to site.

Parking

There are a number of locations where you can park your vehicle in Bridgwater. Below is a list of nearby car parks ranked from closest to farthest.

Market Street, Car Park (TA6 3PH)

Angel Place Car Park (TA6 3TQ) - height restrictions in place

Northgate Car Park (TA6 3HR)

Your pitch

You are required to bring your own gazebo, tables and chairs for this event. Your pitch accommodates a 3m x 3m gazebo (unless otherwise arranged). Please also bring appropriate weights for your gazebo even if the forecast is for low winds.

Floorplan

· Plan will be provided the week of the event but pitches will likely be allocated on arrivial

· Please find and speak to someone in a high vis before setting up your pitch to confirm you are in the correct place.

· If you plan to switch pitches with another trader please consult both the event manager and the other trader first.

· Any special requests for pitch placement will have been taken into consideration.

· If you are unhappy with your pitch please make the event manager aware as soon as possible.

Electricity

If you are one of the stalls that require electricity, please mention this when you arrive as you will be positioned next to an electricity point.

Electricity will only be provided to those who booked in advance of the event. If you have booked electricity, please bring extension cables with you and ensure that all your equipment is PAT tested. The electric towers are an industrial power socket and an extension cable that fits into either a 32amp or 16amp 3 pin socket is required. Please ensure these are appropriate for outdoor use and please also bring a cable cover to cover your wires.

Wifi

There is no wifi for this event but there is good 4G connection in the town centre.

Waste

Please take all of your waste with you as per our terms and conditions. We are unable to accommodate your waste. Any waste left on site will encour a clean up fee form the council which we will pass on to you.

Pack up

· The event finishes at 3pm.

· Strictly no packing away before 3pm as this could become a safety issue with patrons still at the event.

· No vehicles allowed onsite till 3pm.

· Vehicles will enter the site the same way you drove in.

Health & Safety

Please make sure you have all your correct documentation with you in case Environmental Health officers turn up and ask to see it.

What to bring:

· A copy of your public liability insurance.

· A completed risk assessment

· Hand sanitiser for yourself and for customers if they are handling your products.

If you are serving food:

· A copy of your Food Safety Certificate

· Allergen information and risk assessment (including fire assessment if cooking)

· Appropriate sneeze guards covering your food

· Way of cleaning your hands before you touch food

· Appropriate floor covering to protect the ground against oil spills - oil spills could encour a clean up fee from the council.

All traders must have public liability insurance. If you do not have these you will not be able to trade on the day.

Verbal/Physical Abuse

Please note that any verbal or physical abuse towards other stallholders, members of the public, caretakers or management will not be tolerated. Any stall holder exhibiting such behaviour will be asked to leave immediately and all future events booked in with us will be immediately cancelled.

Fire Procedures

In case of a fire or a major incident please evacuate the area and head to the front of the Town Hall. Please encourage customers to come with you. Do not re-enter the event site until the event manager says it is safe to do so.

Expected footfall

Our previous events in Bridgwater have had a varied response. We are in a very central location so hope to benefit from trade from Saturday locals as well as those attending the market specifically.

We will be running Facebook and Instagram adverts and listing the event on free and paid for online listings.

Please let me know if you have any other questions and I will do my best to answer.

Daisy - [email protected] - 07500 690313