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Trade at Surrey Hills events

Surrey Hills events bring together local businesses, producers, makers and communities. Exhibiting can provide an opportunity to meet customers, introduce your business to new audiences and become part of the wider Surrey Hills business community.

Visitors browsing food and drink stalls at a busy Surrey Hills outdoor event

Market traders and producers

Trade at Surrey Hills events

Surrey Hills Enterprises runs four major public events each year, providing opportunities for suitable traders, producers, makers and organisations to meet visitors and sell their products.

Recent individual event attendance has ranged from approximately 2,700 to 6,000 visitors, depending on the event, venue, format and weather.

Members receive significantly discounted pitch rates. Annual membership fees and event pitch fees are separate.

Pitch prices

Pitch prices vary according to:

  • The event
  • Pitch size
  • Trader or product category
  • Electricity requirements
  • Additional equipment or space
  • Indoor or outdoor location, where applicable

Current pitch prices and member rates are shown within each event's application information.

  • Number of opportunities

    Four major public trading events each year.

  • Recent attendance

    Approximately 2,700 to 6,000 visitors per event, based on recent attendance. Attendance varies by event, venue, format and weather, and is not guaranteed.

  • Member discount

    Surrey Hills Enterprises members receive significantly discounted pitch rates at major public events.

  • Separate costs

    Membership does not include the pitch fee. The discounted event rate is charged separately for each approved event application.

Event suitability

Different events suit different products and audiences. Recent stallholders have included:

  • Food and drink
  • Crafts and handmade products
  • Gifts and homeware
  • Sustainable products
  • Rural and land-based organisations
  • Visitor experiences
  • Relevant services and community organisations

We review applications to maintain an appropriate balance of products, experiences and organisations at each event.

Applications

Apply through the Surrey Hills stallholder pages

Stallholder information, pricing, terms and application forms are managed on surreyhills.org. Review the requirements there before applying.

  • Applications open

    Apply to trade at a Surrey Hills Fair

    Find current stallholder information, pitch pricing, application requirements, terms and conditions and the application form for Surrey Hills events.

    Surrey Hills Enterprises members receive a significantly discounted pitch rate. Membership and pitch fees are charged separately.

Who is this for?

Could your business be a good fit?

Stallholder opportunities vary between events, but they are generally suited to businesses offering distinctive products, food and drink, gifts, crafts, experiences or services that complement the character and values of the Surrey Hills.

  • Local food and drink producers

    Farms, growers, bakers, brewers, distillers and small-batch producers based in and around the Surrey Hills.

  • Artists, makers and craftspeople

    Studios and workshops making original work by hand, from ceramics and textiles to woodwork and print.

  • Independent retailers and product businesses

    Shops and product brands with a distinctive range that suits a day-out audience.

  • Countryside, wellbeing and outdoor businesses

    Land-based businesses, outdoor activity providers and wellbeing practitioners rooted in the landscape.

  • Visitor, hospitality and experience providers

    Places to stay, eat, visit and explore that want to reach people planning time in the Surrey Hills.

  • Charities and community organisations

    Local causes and community groups, where the event brief and space allow.

Each event has its own audience, selection criteria and practical requirements. Please review the information for the individual event before applying.

Why exhibit?

What could exhibiting help you achieve?

  • Meet customers face to face

    Talk directly to visitors, answer questions and see how people respond to what you offer.

  • Raise awareness of your business

    Introduce your name to people who may not have come across you before.

  • Test products and customer interest

    Try a new line, price point or format and gather honest reactions on the day.

  • Build local business connections

    Meet other stallholders, suppliers and organisers working across the Surrey Hills.

  • Tell the story behind your work

    Explain how and where your products or services are made and why that matters.

  • Get more involved locally

    Become a more visible part of the Surrey Hills business community.

Current opportunities

Explore current event opportunities

Surrey Hills Enterprises runs four flagship public events across the year, bringing thousands of visitors to the landscape. Upcoming events are shown below. Full details, tickets and stallholder information are held on SurreyHills.org.

How applications work

How it works

  1. Step 1: Choose an event

    Review the event, audience and stallholder information.

  2. Step 2: Check the requirements

    Consider whether the event is suitable for your business and products.

  3. Step 3: Submit your application

    Complete the existing event application form.

  4. Step 4: Application review

    The event team will review applications and confirm the outcome.

  5. Step 5: Prepare for the event

    Accepted stallholders will receive the relevant information and instructions through the established communications process.

Submitting an application does not guarantee a place. Selection and availability will vary by event.

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Ready to explore the opportunities?

View the current Surrey Hills events, check the stallholder information and choose the opportunity that best fits your business.