Riccarton Market: Stall Holder Information

Riccarton Racecourse, Riccarton Park

165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch​

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday – wet or fine

Casual stallholders must be on site from 7 a.m. (set up no later than 8.30 a.m.)

Single: 3m wide (frontage) x 6m deep

Double: 6m wide (frontage) x 6m deep

Triple: 9m wide (frontage) x 6m deep

Table hire $5.00 each

Please refer to the Site Fees table effective 1 April 2011 for current site fees

Stall sharing is not permitted

Acceptable for use within your stall area providing secure tie down methods are used in windy conditions.

Before entering the Market you are required to pay the site fee in cash. Cheques are not acceptable. A receipt will be issued. We regret that casual stallholders will not be admitted unless full payment is made at the gate. Please queue to the left of the orange traffic cones which are situated approximately 800 metres up the drive from the main gate.

The only restrictions are :

• All food prepared on the site must comply with the current Food & Hygiene Regulations
• Second Hand Dealers must have an official Dealer’s Licence
• Counterfeit, faked or pirated brand named goods that are protected by Copyright are not permitted.
• No raffles or sausage sizzles
• No pamphlets are to be distributed around the Market area or carparks
• The Riccarton Market area is a designated alcohol free area for the consumption of alcohol.

Your products should be presented in a professional way and sold at better than retail prices to maximise sales.

Bring sufficient cash for your till float e.g., 50c coins, $5, $10 notes. EFTPOS facilities are available on site for cash out.

Room to park one medium sized vehicle on site. Extra vehicles must park in the public car park.

The Market will operate on a limited basis.

1. Essential to reserve sites 2 weeks in advance
2. For November and December, book at least 3 months ahead
3. For November and December bookings, payment in full, in advance is required
4. Please phone between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday to Monday

You can apply to become a permanent stallholder providing you sign the 6 month (minimum) contract. Please enquire at the Information Office for further details.

Usually between 5000 and 10,000 visitors weekly (seasonal)