Applications to Book your Field Stall, or Artisan Tabletop for the Swanage Fish Festival 2027 (Saturday 5th June and Sunday 6th June 2027) will open on Tuesday 1st September 2026 and remain open until Wednesday 30th September 2026.
All stall allocation notifications will be made by Monday 11th October 2026 via email.
Please take time to read our updated T&Cs, Plastics Policy and Evacuation Information at the time of your application, as signing the application form indicates your agreement and adherence to these documents.
Power: Note, for 2027, we have a restricted power supply for 15 field stalls only and these will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please indicate on your application form whether you would like to be considered for a power supply.
Please forward all enquiries to stalls@swanfishfest.com
FAQs for Traders
When can I start setting up?
Set up is from 7am on the Saturday morning, to be completed by 10.45am ready to trade from 11am. You will be allocated a time for set up for the Saturday morning in advance and we request all traders keep to this schedule for ease of vehicle movement on the field.
Do you have security?
Yes, we have security overnight on the Friday and the Saturday of the festival 8pm-6am, and during the daytime trading hours. Note stallholders are responsible for the insurance & safekeeping of their goods and equipment brought onto site. We do not accept responsibility for any loss of or damage to goods and/or equipment in any form.
Where can I park?
As a Field Stall trader you are permitted to have one vehicle on site behind your stall for the duration of the festival, however this cannot be moved off site during festival open times. Unfortunately we are unable to offer any on site parking for Artisan traders. Swanage carparks can be found on Broad Road, North Beach Carpark on De Moulham Road and the main beach carpark on Victoria Avenue.
What happens if bad weather is forecast?
SFFF will monitor the forecast and contact all stall holders by email in the week prior to the event if there is a possibility of cancellation. Notification of cancellation will be made no later than the Wednesday prior to the event by email and/or phone. Unless in cases of emergency.
Does the festival take trader’s waste?
No, all traders are responsible for removing all of their waste from the festival site and dispose of it responsibly. We operate a ‘Leave No Trace’ policy.
Do you offer a power supply?
Yes, we have a limited power supply - 10amp on 3 pin plug - for a total of 15 stalls only on the festival field. This supply is allocated on a first come first served basis and requests should be indicated on the application form.