Market Trader Application 2026 -


MARKET TRADER APPLICATION 

Chapter 5, Radical Redesign
Boomtown 12-16 August 2026
Matterley Estate, Winchester 

Thank you for your interest in trading at Boomtown 2026!

One of the most important things we look for in our traders is individuality and something that stands out.
We collaborate with businesses with character that offer unique and fantastic quality goods.

Boomtown has a huge focus on sustainability so please consider this when submitting your application and highlight any sustainability credentials/offerings you have.

Trading days are from Wednesday to Sunday, all traders must arrive and be fully set-up by Tuesday so pitches can be signed off by our H&S team. Please note Boomtown is a Cashless festival, more info will be provided to successful applicants. By being a Cashless event we are able to lower the up front costs for traders and work on a revenue-share basis to make the festival more accessible for a wider variety of businesses. 


Please fill in all fields below, we look forward to receiving your application.

Thanks, 
Boomtown Trader Team

First Name
Last Name
Email
Mobile Number
Alternative Phone Number
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City
State/County
Zip/Postcode
Are you a local trader?
Are you local to Winchester or the South Down's Nation Park?

About Your Business

Stall Trading Name
Company Invoice Name
Photograph of Stall & Products

Please upload a recent photo showing what your stall set up looks like. If you do not include a photograph of your stall, your application will not be considered.

We are looking for stalls that look good as well as selling great products, here is a chance to show off your set up!

We are more likely to book aesthetically pleasing stalls that fit with the festival environment.

Additional photograph (optional)
Additional photograph (optional)
Please upload a menu, including a recent price list, of items you will be selling.
Menu
Pitch Layout
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Please provide a birds-eye image, sketch or drawing of your pitch layout, including back-of-house and accommodation with dimensions (preferred)
Website
Facebook
Instagram
DO YOU ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH YOUR AUDIENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
If so, could you share some information about your social media reach and the platforms where you are most active?
Social media reach
If you answered yes to the above, please enter your combined reach across your social media platforms.
Company/trading logo
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Do you have a logo? If so, please upload your most recent company logo.
What festivals have you traded at?
Please describe your company and your offering, tell us what sets you apart from the rest
Please provide a list of items you would like to sell and their prices

Tickets &Passes

How many trader tickets do you need? All tickets and passes will have a cost associated with them.


Adult Tickets Required
Teen Tickets Required
Child Tickets Required
How many vehicle passes do you need
Indicate how many vehicles will be parked within your pitch space
Towed Vehicles
Please specify how many towed vehicles, units and/or caravans you plan to have behind your pitch.
How many parking passes do you need
These are passes for cars parked in the crew car park

About Your Pitch

Please provide details of the size of your pitch. Please note successful applications must provide public liability insurance, risk assessment and employers Liability Insurance.

What type of structure is your stall
If other, please specify
Width/Frontage Of Pitch (m)
Provide the width of the entire frontage of your pitch (including any signage, guy ropes, tow bars etc.)
Depth Of Pitch Required (m)
Please provide the depth of your entire pitch in meters, including any vehicles or tents that sit behind your stall. Please note, many locations across site have a maximum depth of 15 metres.
How many 16amp electric connections do you require?
How many 32 amp connections do you require?
Do you wish to book a private loo?
What will your trading hours be each day

ACCESSIBILITY

Are there any physical barriers (e.g.steps) at your unit?
Does your counter have a lowered section (850mm or lower) for wheelchair users or people of shorter stature?
If a lowered counter is possible, how do you provide an accessible service alternative?
Please specify
Do you brief your staff on how to use the lowered counter or provide an accessible service?
Do you display a “Lowered Counter / Accessible Service Available” sign or similar symbol at your unit?
How do customers access your menu or price list?
Are your menus:
Are your menus:

SUSTAINABILITY

Boomtown is single use plastic free, are you happy to comply with this?
Could you tell us a little more about where you source your products? Does your brand have any commitments to ethical /sustainable practices?
If so, please provide details of any accolades that you would be happy for us to shout about!
To help us with onsite deliveries please list your preferred suppliers