The 2026 Meanwood Festive Light Switch On event will be bigger and better than ever!

This year we will be starting at 3.00pm to give visitors more time to shop for Christmas gifts, enjoy some delicious street food, have a mulled wine or hot chocolate, be entertained by local musicians and soak up the festive atmosphere.

The Meanwood Festive Light Switch On event will be held on Friday 13th November from 3.00pm until 8.00pm

It will be held in the centre of Meanwood at the Green Road Shopping Precinct, Meanwood, LS6 4J and on Green Road - the road will be closed

If you’d like to trade with us, please read the following:

• The event is outdoors. You will need to be prepared for colder weather and have lights for your stall

• Traders will need to have a full gazebo set up. We will also have a small number of covered pitches available for anyone who not have a gazebo

• There is no power on site. If you need power, you will need to ensure you have a portable power bank or cleaner/quieter generator - this must be agreed in advance with the organisers

You can contact us at: meanwoodevents@gmail.com

The fee for this year’s event will be £55

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.

If you wish you hire a table, this will be an additional £2.50. Tables are limited to 12 - please contact us if you would like to hire one.

Your fee must be paid in advance to secure your pitch. Cancellations made within 10 days of the event will not be refunded

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:

• Your space is not booked or confirmed until full payment.

• Please behave in a respectful and courteous manner to all involved in the Light Switch On event. 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 the event will not be eligible a refund.

• Do I have to have Public Liability Insurance to Trade? Yes, it is a requirement of our event 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? We aim to contact successful applicants within 5 days of your application

• Is there any power on site? There is no power available on site

• 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.