Criteria & Guidelines
If you’re thinking about applying to trade at Second Sundays, take a look through our useful guidelines and criteria. Our ambition is to become the best monthly market in Hampshire.
Second Sundays market values
Inclusive – the artisan market welcomes traders and visitors from different communities. There will be food and artisan goods available to suit all. The market aims to give back to communities, bring people together and celebrate Andover as a great place to live, work and visit.
Planet positive – always aware of protecting our surrounding countryside, the river and keeping our town centre a clean and pleasant environment to be in. We must ensure all traders attending the market avoid using plastic wherever possible, and that goods are sustainably sourced, from local suppliers.
High quality across the board – the market aims for high standards in every aspect. Every sign matters, the appearance of every stall matters. The friendliness of staff and volunteers matters. The market and all the food will look exciting and appealing from a distance, and carefully considered up close, and the produce available will be delicious across the board. We are looking for unique, handmade goods, rather than those that are imported or mass-produced. We want to showcase true crafters from the local area who can demonstrate expertise and knowledge in their field.
By Andover, for Andover – we will prioritise local suppliers, who fit with our trading criteria, and will create opportunities for and nurture start-ups. We will endeavour to work with businesses who may not meet the market trading criteria at first, to help them reach our requirements in order to go on to trade at the market.
Our focus is on quality over quantity
If you are looking to become a regular stall holder at Second Sundays we recommend that you visit our market to get an understanding of what's on offer and the type of traders we book.
Go to our website and fill out our trader application form. This is your chance to sell yourself so please give as much information as possible, it will help us make an informed choice.
Once you have submitted your form, it will be assessed by the curatorial team. You won’t need to contact us again after submission, one of the team will get back to you and notify you of the outcome of your position.
On your initial application form you will be able to register your interest for multiple dates. If you are successful we will let you know which forthcoming markets you can attend, we do also hold a reserve list for drop outs.
A link to pay your booking deposit and trader information pack will be sent to you after confirmation.
Please note
Submitting this form does not automatically guarantee you a place at the market.
Sometimes we receive more applications than we have pitches available. Unfortunately we are not able to offer pitches to every trader.
Our criteria
Criteria for those wishing to trade on Second Sundays.
We look at all applications on an individual basis, but do not consider those from traders wishing to sell mass-produced items.
If you have any questions regarding our application process or criteria, please email us at: secondsundays@testvalley.gov.uk
We are looking for traders who:
Align with the Second Sundays market values
Make their own products and are skilful craftspeople, designers, food and drink producers
Are ethical, sustainable and consider the environment and animal welfare
Use recyclable, biodegradable or recycled packaging, including cutlery and food containers
Offer good quality products
Set out an attractive, eye-catching display with plenty of goods on offer
Have a strong brand presence, reflected in the trader’s online and offline marketing materials
Are local to Andover, either based in Hampshire or the surrounding region.
Street food & beverages
In addition to the above:
Offer interesting produce or cuisines
Use local, seasonal, ethical and fairtrade ingredients
Are able to create an attractive and interesting trade stand, trailer or food truck
Producer/Florist/Plants
In addition to the above:
Sell plants, cut flowers and foliage that are grown locally
Sell fruits and vegetables that are grown locally and sustainably
Vintage sellers
In addition to the above:
Offer genuine vintage or antique items, furniture or clothing
Offer items that are of a high quality