Apply to trade at
Meanfeast Food and Drink Festival

Meanwood Market runs from 10.30am to 2.30pm on the third Saturday of every month, except during January.

There will be two festive markets in December, both run from 10.00am to 3.00pm

The market is held in the centre of Meanwood at the Green Road Shopping Precinct, Meanwood, LS6 4JP

The dates for 2026 are: 21st February, 21st March, 18th April, 16th May, 20th June, 18th July, 15th August, 19th September, 17th October, 21st November, 5th December and 19th December

The fee for attending Meanwood Market in 2026 is £40 per market. This fee provides you with a space in a shared gazebo with one other vendor, a space under the sheltered area at the precinct or one of our gazebo pitches.

Meanfeast will be £55 for the day

If you wish you hire a table, this will be an additional £2.50 per Market.

You will be required to pay a £10 deposit to secure your pitch. The remainder will need to be paid no later than 4 weeks before each market.

Cancellations made within 10 days of market day will not be refunded

You will have the opportunity to trade at Meanwood’s busiest market, in a prime central location.

You will be allocated an appropriate pitch based on your specific requirements and availability at each market

Alongside your pitch allocation, you will have extensive marketing and online presence via our social media pages and local outlets.

You will have a dedicated feature via our brand new website Trader Directory that will prompt people to follow your social media page and shop with you online.

Stallholders are required to have the following:

• Public and Product Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of £2m

• A risk assessment - a blank template can be provided if you don't have one

• If you make and/or sell food you must be registered as a food business with the local authority, have a Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate and Food Hygiene Rating (or be waiting for your assessment)

• If you sell alcohol you will need to ensure you have the relevant license in place

• High-Quality Images of your products and stall set up for effective marketing

Please also note the following:

• You will not be allocated a pitch until you have paid the required fee.

• Please behave in a respectful and courteous manner to all involved in Meanwood Market. We are all part of the same community and supporting each other makes a huge difference to the experience for everyone who attends the market.

• Any cancellations made less than 10 days before your allocated market day will not be eligible a refund.

• Do I have to have Public Liability Insurance to Trade? Yes, it is a requirement of Meanwood Market’s overall insurance that each trader has a valid insurance policy. If you’re yet to obtain insurance it’s simple and often cost effective via Simply Business or Direct Line.

• When will I hear if my application has been successful? Markets are usually curated on a month by month basis for new applications. If you have applied for more than one date, I will email to confirm these in one go. The latest you will find out is 4-6 weeks before the event date.

• Is there any power on site? There is very limited power available for a maximum of 2 traders at an additional cost of £10 per market.

• Is there car parking available for traders? We are lucky enough to have a car park at the back of the shopping precinct and plenty of on street parking nearby.

• Do I have to have a card reader or can I take cash? This is something that is completely up to you. Most customers will want to pay by card, however there is a cash machine available at the precinct for cash payments.