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Information for stallholders

About the Harpenden Sustainability Markets

  • The markets are held on Harpenden Common on the tree lined section are, in front of Park Hall, close to the Town Centre, as part of the town’s calendar of events. The markets are run by volunteers from Sustainable St Albans in partnership with Harpenden Town Council. Volunteers from Sustainable St Albans are on site throughout the market. The market times are 10am to 3pm, with stallholders setting up between 8.30 and 9.30am, on:
  • 15th March 2026 (applications have closed)
  • 17th May 2026 (application close – Sun 3 May)
  • 20th September 2026 (application close Fri 4 Sept)
  • 15th November 2026, the Christmas Sustainability Market ( applications close – Fri 30 Oct)
  • The market stallholders are local sustainable eco-business and organisations that encourage sustainable living. All food products are vegan (honey being the exception) and that no single use items are permitted that are not biodegradable; refills are encouraged.
  • We will also have entertainment from the Reverbs Ukulele Band at all of the 2026 markets. Find out about some of the market stallholders here. 
  • Stallholders provide their own gazebo with weights; there are also a limited number of gazebos that can be hired from us (Note all the hired gazebos are will need to put up and taken down by the hirer. Additionally Share St Albans has some gazebos available for hire.)

To apply for the 2026 Markets:

  1. Please read the Information Pack below carefully before applying.

2. Complete the online application form – the application form can be used to apply for any or all of the 2026 markets.

3. Email us your documentation a) your £5m public liability insurance certificate, b) your signed and dated risk assessment for 2026 and c) if applicable (i) Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate (Level 2 or higher) and (ii) Your Food Hygiene Rating (4+ is required).

Risk assessments – a new risk assessment is required for each calendar year; a template can be downloaded and you can also view a video here that might help you complete your risk assessment.

Invoices – these are issued by Harpenden Town Council prior to each market; these can only be issued once all documentation has been received.   Invoices need to be paid at least one week before the market 

Cancellations – bookings can be cancelled up to two weeks before the market.  After that stallholders remain liable for the market fees.

HIRED GAZEBOS NOTE – please all of the hired gazebos have now been booked for the 2026 markets. You may also be able to hire gazebos from Share St Albans: https://www.sharestalbans.org/.

Free Local Community pitches

Two free pitches are available at each market for local environmental community organisations and charities.  The community stallholders will need to bring their own gazebo. Application will be considered from a) local environmental organisations, b) local environmental charities and c) other local community groups or charities with re-use or sustainability stalls. Please email markets@sustainablestalbans.org for further information.

ANY QUERIES?

Please email the Harpenden Sustainability Market volunteer team at markets@sustainablestalbans.org

Registered Charity Stallholders please note – that registered charities need a Charity Collection Licence to request donations from the public (or have a tin on a stall) and a Charity Stall Licence is required to sell items on a stall. Licenses are required if a charity wishes to sell goods or collect donations (as opposed to e.g. providing information, giving away items). The licences are issued by St Albans City and District Council: details are here; for any queries please contact SACDC, the contact email is here.

Harpenden Sustainability Market InfoPack 2026Download
Harpenden-Sustainability-Market-Risk-assessment-template-2026Download

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