Sunday 8th March 2026 | 11am - 4pm
Handmade & Hobby Fest
Stewards Academy, Parnall Road, Harlow, CM18 7NQ
Be Part of Handmade & Hobby Fest Harlow!
Join us at Handmade & Hobby Fest in Harlow, a vibrant event bringing together the creativity, craftsmanship and community of a craft fair, makers market and artisan market
This is a fantastic opportunity for makers, artisans, collectors, and hobby sellers to showcase their products, meet new customers, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts. From handmade crafts, art, jewellery, and home décor to TCG like Pokémon, board games, vintage toys, and gaming merchandise, we welcome a diverse mix of sellers that make the event exciting for every visitor
Spaces are limited – book your pitch today and share your creativity at one of Essex’s most creative and diverse craft fairs and makers markets!
Venue Location
Stallholder Information
Pitch Details:
We offer 2 metre x 2 metre pitches, giving you the flexibility to design your setup using tables, shelves, or display units. For health and safety reasons, all products must be displayed on tables, shelves, or in boxes. Items may not be placed directly on the floor.
Pitch Fees:
• £35 including insurance, or
• £25 if you have your own insurance*
*Insurance:
Public Liability Insurance (PLI) is required for all stallholders and is included in your pitch fee, however if you already have valid Public Liability Insurance (PLI), you’ll receive a £10 discount on your pitch fee. We’ll just need a copy of your PLI certificate to apply the discount and confirm your place at the event.
Wristbands:
Each booking includes two stallholder wristbands for entry, additional wristbands are available on request.
Tables:
Tables are not included in the pitch fee, however a limited number are available at £10 each. Availability will be confirmed when your booking is finalized.
Event Schedule:
Set Up:
Stallholders must complete setup by 10:45am and be ready to trade when doors open at 11:00am. Please note that setup won’t be permitted after this time, and stallholders arriving late may be unable to enter if setup can't be completed in time.
Pack up:
Take down begins immediately after the event ends at 4:00pm. Stallholders have until 5:30pm to pack up and vacate the venue. We kindly ask all stallholders to tidy their area and remove any rubbish before leaving.
We offer 2 metre x 2 metre pitches, giving you the flexibility to design your setup using tables, shelves, or display units. For health and safety reasons, all products must be displayed on tables, shelves, or in boxes. Items may not be placed directly on the floor.
Pitch Fees:
• £35 including insurance, or
• £25 if you have your own insurance*
*Insurance:
Public Liability Insurance (PLI) is required for all stallholders and is included in your pitch fee, however if you already have valid Public Liability Insurance (PLI), you’ll receive a £10 discount on your pitch fee. We’ll just need a copy of your PLI certificate to apply the discount and confirm your place at the event.
Wristbands:
Each booking includes two stallholder wristbands for entry, additional wristbands are available on request.
Tables:
Tables are not included in the pitch fee, however a limited number are available at £10 each. Availability will be confirmed when your booking is finalized.
Event Schedule:
- Set-up: 8:30am – 10:45am
- Doors open: 11:00am
- Event closes: 4:00pm
- Pack up: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Set Up:
Stallholders must complete setup by 10:45am and be ready to trade when doors open at 11:00am. Please note that setup won’t be permitted after this time, and stallholders arriving late may be unable to enter if setup can't be completed in time.
Pack up:
Take down begins immediately after the event ends at 4:00pm. Stallholders have until 5:30pm to pack up and vacate the venue. We kindly ask all stallholders to tidy their area and remove any rubbish before leaving.
FAQs
£35 including insurance, or
£25 if you have your own insurance
If you have your own Public Liability Insurance, a valid copy must be provided to qualify for the discount and to participate in the event.
We welcome both businesses and individual sellers to our events.
Our aim is to create a diverse and vibrant marketplace, so we encourage sellers of all types of products, from handmade crafts and artisanal goods to hobby-related items and innovative creations.
If you’re passionate about creativity and quality, we’d love for you to be part of our growing community of makers and sellers!
Your pitch is a blank canvas to set-up exactly how you would like!
A limited number of tables are available for hire at £10 each should you not wish to bring your own, availability will be confirmed at time of booking your spot.
Please see the ‘Set Up & Take Down’ section above.
Yes, all stallholders require valid Public Liability Insurance (PLI), however the good news is PLI is included in your booking!
If you already have valid Public Liability Insurance (PLI), you’ll receive a £10 discount on your pitch fee. We’ll just need a copy of your PLI certificate to apply the discount and confirm your place at the event.
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