Need Flexible Weekend Income? Monetise Your Skills at Riccarton Market and Earn on Your Terms
Open every Sunday—perfect for students, side-hustlers and seasonal sellers—our simple setup and supportive team let you focus on serving customers, not logisti

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Finding reliable, short-term work can be tough—students and hobbyists often miss out on weekend income because traditional jobs won’t hire part-time.

I needed a summer job and no one would employ me… offering massages at the Market gave me the income I needed in just a few weekends.”

 —Gentry 


That’s why Riccarton Market was designed as a flexible, no-hassle platform—set up for just one day or every weekend, so you earn exactly when it suits you.

The setup was quick, and I could focus on serving customers—not logistics.”

 —Gentry


Riccarton Market: Stall Holder Information

  • Venue

    Riccarton Racecourse, Riccarton Park

    165 Racecourse Road, Christchurch​

  • Time

    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.)

  • Stalls

    Single: 3m wide (frontage) x 6m deep

    Double: 6m wide (frontage) x 6m deep

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


    Table hire $10.00 each


    Please refer to the Site Fees table effective 1 April 2024 for current site fees


    Stall sharing is not permitted

  • Gazebos/Tents/Umbrellas

    Acceptable for use within your stall area providing secure tie down methods are used in windy conditions. Please note our ground is quite rocky so we recommend weights rather than pegs/stakes.

  • Payment

    Online prepayment is essential to secure your booking. Upon placing a booking, you will be emailed a digital invoice. If you have not prepaid your invoice online by Thursday before your respective booking, we might postpone or cancel your booking. 

  • Product Restrictions

    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 without permission. 
    • 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.

  • Product Presentation and Pricing

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

  • Till Float

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

  • Parking

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

  • Wet Weather

    The Market will operate on a limited basis.

  • Bookings

    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. Bookings can only be placed via our digital booking system. 

  • Permanent Stalls

    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.

  • Attendance Figures

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