Monthly Produce Market?

[ElaineJ]

I've never had a stall at a monthly market - I've had stands at agri and steam shows.

The Ruthin Produce Market runs from April to September (end of the month) and a December one. It's held in the courtyard of the old gaol, which is a Heritage Centre, so is relatively sheltered.

Stalls are provided and the fees are £15 per month, which seem reasonable.

No bought-in stuff is allowed - except for stands of Ruthin shopkeepers (didn't see any when I had a couple of looks around).

I don't know how different it will be from having a stand at a show - any advice welcome.

Ruthin is a tourist attraction so perhaps I ought to have some small gift bags/boxes with A present from North Wales tags?

[silvermaid]

It sounds like a good idea to me, especially if you get tourists as well.

Tourists often want to take home presents and souvenirs. I would definitely market everything as 'Handmade in Wales'. Could you put a welsh dragon somewhere on your packaging?
The ladies with felt items and soaps usually do quite well at the markets I've been to.


Melanie

[ElaineJ]

Thanks Melanie, I can stick a dragon somewhere on most things (or stamp on paper bags - that's a thought).

I have local honey for some of the soaps and toiletries also.

[greannancrafts]

Hi Elaine

Go for it - at local produce markets - people don't want their food messed with - so will buy handmade soaps and be prepared to pay for it.
It you can use local produce in your products - goat's milk, oats etc that will go down well.

I know of quite a few soapers who make a living at these events.

Let us know how you get on.

HTH

Jane

[crafty sara]

Hi Elaine

I ive had a look at the Ruthin Market and going to look into as I live in Mold, just up the road. So be ideal for me, as well as reasonabe

Do you know if you have to provide your own stall/table or are they provided. As couldnt find anything mentioned ion the web site

thanks

Sara x

[Moonbeam Angel]

That sounds like a great idea, I think you should do really well. It's good that its all handmade/crafted aswell as you won't be competing against bought in (dare I say it) rubbish!

Let us all know how it goes and good luck!

oh and btw, definitely think you should promote the made in Wales bit!

[ElaineJ]

That's good to know Jane (although I'm not aiming to make a living - just to support my pension).

[greannancrafts]

That's good to know Jane (although I'm not aiming to make a living - just to support my pension).

is their a difference?