Trader Form Deadline: Sunday 24th May 2026 EOD

The Stranraer Oyster Festival is a busy, three-day food and drink event on the waterfront celebrating Loch Ryan’s native oyster fishery.

We bring together street food, local businesses, celebrity chefs and live programming to create a high-footfall, experience-led festival.

We’re looking for traders who offer quality, originality, and a strong fit with the event.

Due to demand, all spaces are allocated through a selection process. Submitting an application does not guarantee a place.

 

Trading Overview

Friday (evening) – Short, high-footfall opening with music and fireworks
Saturday (all day) – Peak trading day with consistent, heavy footfall
Sunday (all day) – Slightly more relaxed, strong for food and browsing
 

Business Details
Name of Local Authority Where Business Is Registered
Stall Request

All trader spaces are subject to availability and selection.

Please select your preferred stall type and any power requirements below.
Prices listed are for the full weekend (3 days).

Location Stall 3 Day Rate Select
Market Marquee
1 Table
£220
Market Marquee
2 tables
£350
Market Marquee
3 Tables
£430
Outdoor Stall
Pitch size 4x4m or less
£350
Outdoor Stall
Pitch size over 4x4m
£75 per each extra metre
Please contact Rico directly on 07808 832591 or email events@stranraerdevelopmenttrust.co.uk to confirm size and price
Entertainment Marquee
Pitch size up to 3x3m
£450
Entertainment Marquee
Pitch width over 4m
Please contact Rico directly on 07808 832591 or email events@stranraerdevelopmenttrust.co.uk to discuss
Location Option 3 Day Rate Select
Market Marquee
Electricity
£20
Outdoor Stall
Electricity
£20
Entertainment Marquee
Electricity
£20

Charity applications are consistently oversubscribed. While we are committed to supporting charities as part of the festival, space is limited and not all applications can be successful.

Priority is given to local charities, and we aim to include a varied and representative selection each year.

Pitch Size:
Please ensure your stated pitch width includes all space required for your setup, including access behind your stall.
Traders must provide accurate dimensions when applying. Stall sizes will be checked on arrival and any setup exceeding the stated size may not be permitted to trade or may need to be adjusted to fit the allocated space.

Payments:
Successful applicants will be issued an invoice.
Do not make any payment until you have been contacted.
Payment must be made by the invoice deadline to secure your space. Unpaid pitches may be offered to traders on the waiting list.

Site Conditions:
The festival site is located on the waterfront and may be affected by adverse weather, including flooding.
While the festival team will take all reasonable steps to minimise disruption, traders are responsible for protecting their own equipment and stock. The festival cannot accept liability for damage or loss.

Need Help? 
If you’re unsure which stall type or location is best suited to your business, please contact the festival team events@stranraerdevelopmenttrust.com

Market Marquee Raffle
To support the sustainability of our ongoing event, we would like to ask for traders to support the festival by donating a small prize to our grand Market Marquee raffle.
We agree to donate a small raffle prize
Products

Please be specific.

  • List your main products (max 5) and typical prices
  • Briefly describe your menu or product range
Will you be selling food at the festival?
Product category
Select all that apply.

Please upload up to 3 high-quality images of your stall and/or products.

Applications without images may not be considered.

(Images are for application purposes only and will not be used for marketing.)

Maximum 3 files.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png.
Food Products
I/We wish to sell the food products listed here.

Please be as specific as possible, listing any activity you will be undertaking on the day which involves the production, processing, or distribution of food.
Name of Product Raw or Ready to Eat? Open or Pre-Packed? Source of Product
more products
HACCP Forms
If you need any support with your HACCP forms, please get in touch with festival staff.
Maximum 20 files.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx.
Equipment

Please list all electrical and gas equipment you intend to use on site.

All electrical equipment must be PAT tested.
Gas equipment must have a valid Gas Safe certificate for LPG and catering use.

Certificates may be uploaded below or provided at a later stage if your application is successful.

Item Does the Item Have Relevant Certification?
more items of equipment
Maximum 20 files.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx.
Insurance
Maximum 20 files.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx.
Terms and Conditions
  1. Table dimensions for the Marketplace Marquee are 6’ x 2’. Stalls must not exceed this. If more space is needed, please book relevant amount of tables. Festival Staff will be ensuring this is adhered to over the weekend.
  2. Outdoor Traders must book correct size needed. Location and dimensions will be strictly allocated by festival staff and it should not be exceeded. Festival staff will be checking this is adhered to.
  3. Entertainment Marquee: Festival staff will liaise with trader applications on size of their stall.
  4. I understand that it is my responsibility as a food trader that I will supply a hand wash unit (should I be required due to nature of my products). The Oyster Festival is not under obligation to supply these for traders.
  5. By submitting this application, traders understand that due to the festival location, the site is liable to flooding. In the event of diverse weather, festival staff will do all possible to help those traders that may be affected by flooding. The festival does not however take liability for any damaged stock or equipment. No refunds will be given to those that are affected, instead a suitable solution will be found, such as moving to a new position.
  6. Payments should only be made on issue of invoice once the festival staff has contacted successful applicants. Please DO NOT send payments until this time. It is strictly required that payments are made by the date on invoice. Should these not be paid on time your allocated space will be passed to the next trader on our waiting list.
  7. Due to logistics, preference of stall location will be considered but the festival team has the final decision. 
  8. Preference will be given to vendors booking for the full Festival period.
  9. All traders must provide relevant certification and insurance documents. Please speak with festival staff if we can help you with this.
  10. A maximum of 2x festival entry tickets will be given to traders for the weekend and it is their responsibility to administer them to stall staff.
  11. Stallholders will be able to set up between 2pm and 5pm on the Friday of the festival. Stall should be removed after the Market marquee closes on Sunday (5pm).
  12. Stranraer Oyster Festival will employ a security guard on site at all times. However, any equipment or goods are left solely at the traders responsibility. No responsibility is held by Stranraer Oyster Festival for stolen or damaged items.
  13. Stallholders undertake to maintain presence at their stall during the publicised time of the session.
  14. Stallholders are responsible for providing all own equipment including refrigeration and handwash units. 
  15. Stallholders agree that any rubbish is taken away and disposed of responsibly. 
  16. Stallholders are responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of the Food Hygiene Scotland (regs 2006) and the provisions of the Food Safety Act 1995 and any other legal requirements.  Full details are available from the Environmental Health Department. 
  17. Bookings cancelled within one month of the Festival will be liable to pay half the fee. If cancelled within one-week, full fee will be payable. 
  18. By submitting this application the stallholder confirms they have appropriate public liability insurance.
  19. By submitting this application the stallholder understands that a user account will be made for the stallholder on the Stranraer Oyster Festival website. This account will be used to manage the booking including storing paperwork such as Public and Employers’ Liability Insurance Certificates, Gas/Electricity Safety Certificates and HACCP Forms.
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