Trader Info

Current information for casual stallholders:

              How to get a stall, 3 easy steps:

1. Read the "Trading Rules and Regulations" as set out below.

2. Call 0415-449-362 at ten o'clock on the day you wish to trade, leave your name (please speak in a loud and clear voice) and then press the # key. Please note that your call will not be returned, this is a list of casual stall-holders for the day. For questions and queries please do not use this number, please email through the "contact us" page of this website.

3. Turn up promptly at the start of the market.

                                                       FAQS

How much is a stall? A casual stall is $95 per day, $180 for 2 consecutive days (paid in advance), $400 for a 5 day week (paid in advance)

Is it easy to get a casual stall? Generally you will get a stall, however during peak periods to guarantee a stall we recommend that you pay in advance.

Can I sell anything? Preference will be given to locally made handcrafted goods. There are a few product restrictions please read points 5 and 10 of the "Trading Rules and Regulations". No more jewellery or casual sunglass stalls are accepted. No food or drink stalls at all are permitted.

How big are the stalls? We are situated in a prime location where space is limited therefore our stall sizes may be a bit smaller than you are used to. However, traders soon adapt with helpful suggestions from the regulars. The stall sizes do vary but most are around 3 metres by 1.5 metres.

Do you rent out tables and equipment? We do not, you must bring all your own tables and equipment. Please read point 6 of the "Trading Rules and Regulations".

                                       Trading Rules and Regulations

                                                                                                                                  As of: December 2011
The Market operates by the following rules for the benefit of all traders and to comply with Waverley Council regulations. All traders must fill out and sign the trader registration form, confirming that they agree to adhere to these rules and regulations before commencing trading.

1. Market Stall Costs
A casual stall costs $95 per day, $180 for 2 consecutive days (paid in advance), $400 for a 5 day week (paid in advance); and must be paid before trading can begin - please have the correct amount ready as change is not always available. No stall can be sold or sublet. A semi permanent stall is for 1 month in December, January or February and costs $1500 per month. A permanent stall is $800 per month, plus a $1600 bond. To apply for a permanent stall please email us for an application form.

2. Trading Hours and Days
In December, January and February every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and all public holidays from 1pm to 10pm. In March and April Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only. Traders and equipment are not permitted on site before the start of the market and must leave the stall site before 10pm or 8pm respectively.

3. Unloading and Parking
Loading and unloading of vehicles and delivery of goods to the market area shall occur via street parking at all times and be transported via trolley or the like to the Mall area. All vehicles associated with the stall holders shall comply with the provisions of the Motor Traffic Act and not stand or park contrary to 'No Standing', 'No Parking' or 'No Stopping' signs etc.
Paid parking is available at the Bondi Beach Pavilion or the Swiss Grand Hotel on Curlewis Street and costs approximately $30 per day.

4. Stall Allocations
To book a casual stall please phone the Daily Casual Stalls List (0415-449-362) after 10am only on the day you wish to trade. Calls received before 10am will not be added to the casuals list. Leave only your name after the tone, then press the hash (#) key before hanging up. Your call will not be returned. For questions and queries please send an email through the "contact us" page of this website.
Stalls are only allocated by the BBCM Manager on the day of trading. Casual stall sites are allocated as near as possible to the start of the day's trading, so please be present at this time.
Arts and crafts take preference over imported/mass-produced goods, preference is also given to residents of the Waverley area and Indigenous Australians.

5 Restrictions
No spruiking is allowed. No illegal copies are to be sold at the BBCM. If you are selling goods with designer labels, you must show a receipt to prove that they are genuine. Only one stall per trader will be permitted. The BBCM is not accepting any more jewellery products or sunglasses whatsoever. No trading is allowed outside of the market area or market trading times. The market area falls under an alcohol free zone; under no circumstances is alcohol to be consumed by stall holders.

6. Presentation and equipment Requirements
All of your equipment, stock etc must be within your allocated space at all time.
The BBCM has no equipment for hire - all traders must supply their own tables, racks, lights etc before they can trade. Presentation is very important as the market is located in a public place, please note: milk crates/bread trays, cardboard boxes etc are not permitted anywhere on the site.
Please ensure that your stall is safely set up and not a hazard to passers by as you are personally responsible for your site, equipment etc; traders should have their own public liability insurance, but this is not required at present.
Tables used in the market must be not higher than one metre tall and must be covered with a table cloth.
Tall structures such as marquees and tents are limited due to the space restriction. It is recommended you do not set up your structure on your first trading day. Please check with the manager if you wish to use your structure on any subsequent days.
Please bring emergency covering (i.e. plastic sheeting) for your stall in case of rain - there is no shelter available on the market site and market stalls are not permitted to shelter in front of the shops.
There are no power points available, silent generators or deep-cycle batteries can be used.

7. Rubbish
It is a council regulation that every stall holder must leave their site & surrounding area clean and clear of all rubbish on departure, this includes your cigarette butts if you are a smoker. No rubbish is to be put in private or business bins in the vicinity of the market.
Council regulations require market stall holders to use recyclable or biodegradable packaging. Polystyrene packaging or plastic bags are not allowed.

8. Permanent stall-holders
There are at present 11 permanent stall holders. To become a permanent stallholder send us an email through this website and an application form will be sent to you. At the next committee meeting a decision on the application will be made and if successful you will be required to sign a contract with us. A permanent stall costs $800 per month and there is a $1600 bond.

9. No buskers or Loud Music Please
Busking is not permitted in the area of the BBCM at any time under Council regulations and licensing laws. This is a residential area and no one is permitted to generate sound louder than 5dBA (which is the equivalent of rustling leaves) over background noise levels.

10. Public Health Laws
These must be complied with when trading in the market place - i.e. no food and drink sales or alcohol are permitted. No animals, dogs, livestock etc are to be kept on-site (with the exception of guide dogs).

Bondi Beach Community Market is a non-profit organisation, run by a committee - which employs a manager.
One free stall is available for local charities. The market operates on the principles of non-violence: intimidation, threats or harm to others will not be tolerated. Failure to adhere to the terms of the BBCNM rules and regulations will terminate your trading rights and you will be told to leave. All disputes will be dealt with by the manager, with the full backing of the committee. If you have any problems, queries or suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact the current committee members: Andrew, Adrian, Avishai, Barbara, Christine, Julian, Kirstie, Marc, Robin and Viola.