TRADER INFO - LINCOLN THE ENGINE SHED

We're thrilled to have you join us as a trader at Midcentury Markets - Lincoln!

Please read through our Trader Info for event specific details and set up information.

This page is regularly updated to reflect current loading information. Please make sure you have read and understood the information, even if you have traded with us at this venue previously, as this may have changed.

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ARRIVING AT THE ENGINE SHED

Please use the postcode LN6 7DQ for your Sat Nav to find the venue.

Please note: This postcode may not work correctly on Apple Maps and could direct you to the wrong location. If you have any trouble finding us, please download the What3Words app and enter fallen.jolly.twin. This will take you directly to the correct location for unloading.

 

LOADING

Loading is available at both the front and rear of the building. Please refer to the attached photo, which shows the loading locations and how to access them.

REAR LOADING ACCESS

Please be aware that the road is very narrow, so vehicles may need to move in sequence to allow others through. Space is limited, so please park considerately and unload as efficiently as possible to avoid blocking access for other vehicles.

When exiting via the rear road, simply drive up to the barrier and it will lift automatically, allowing you to leave.

FRONT LOADING ACCESS

Pull up directly in front of the building by the automatic doors. A member of staff will open the doors for you to unload.

Vehicle space at the front is very limited, so please unload your items and move your vehicle as soon as possible before beginning your setup.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping ensure loading and unloading runs smoothly for everyone!

 

PARKING

Please note that there is no on-site parking available at the venue.

We recommend using the University of Lincoln P8 gravel car park, located on Ropewalk, directly opposite the venue. The postcode is LN6 7TS and it is just a short walk away. There is no height restriction.

Payment is managed through the RingGo app using location code 33258. We recommend downloading the app before arriving to make parking as straightforward as possible.

More parking options can be found on Parkopedia.

 

SET UP TIMES

9:00am - Trader entry
Doors open for traders. You’ll have 2 hours to load in and set up. 

10:00am - Last arrival
All traders must arrive by 10:00am to allow enough setup time.

11:00am - Doors open
Please be fully set up and ready to trade by this time.

4:00pm - Event closes
No packing up before 4:00pm. Please pack away your own table.

6:00pm - Exit deadline
All traders must leave by 6:00pm. Late departures may incur a venue fine.

Please be ready by opening time and remain set up until closing. It’s really important that all stalls are fully set up before doors open and stay in place until the event ends. Early packing away affects the atmosphere for visitors and can make the fair feel less professional. It’s also essential for our risk assessment and insurance that the fair is fully ready before opening.

 

WHAT TO BRING

Table(s) and tablecloth
Cash float
Card machine
Flyers and business cards
Water and snacks!
Power bank
Extension lead

We strongly recommend that all traders bring a card machine. If you don’t have one, you may still be able to accept card payments using your phone. Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like any advice or guidance on taking payments without a card reader.

Access to power is not guaranteed and is subject to the venue’s discretion. If you require electricity, let us know in advance and we’ll do our best to position your stall near a socket. Please bring an extension lead, along with tape or matting to safely secure any cables. All electrical equipment must be PAT tested.

Only bring the products listed in your application form. Any additional or different items must be approved in advance by the Midcentury Markets team.

The following items are not permitted: clothing; real fur or taxidermy; items newer than the 1990s; or anything that could be considered offensive.

Refreshments are available for purchase at most of our events. If you prefer to bring your own lunch, please step outside the market area to eat. Many of our venues don’t allow outside food, and it also helps maintain a more professional appearance for customers.

 

TABLE HIRE

The Engine Shed offers table hire for £10. Please add this to your booking on Eventaly.

If you didn’t request a table when you applied but would now like to hire one, let us know as soon as possible so we can arrange it for you.

Table hire will be indicated on the floor plan with a star next to your pitch and will be ready upon your arrival. If you can’t find your table, or if there isn’t a star next to your name, please speak to the fair manager.

 

FLOOR PLAN

The floor plan will be sent out on Thursday or Friday before the event. It is not possible to send it out any sooner than this as we are often dealing with last minute cancellations and additions. The floor plan will be sent to the email address on your Eventaly profile. If you don’t receive the floor plan - don’t worry, our fair managers will be on hand with paper copies on the day to show you where to go. The floor plan is subject to change on the day. Traders cannot request specific locations - we rotate the floor plan in the interest of fairness for everyone.

 

PROMOTION

As always, the event has been heavily advertised but we always appreciate any extra promotion, particularly on social media. Please tag us in any posts that you share about the event and we will repost where possible.

You can use the Facebook event page to invite local friends and fans, and share photos of the items you will be bringing along!

Find us on Facebook @midcenturyvintagemarkets

And Instagram @midcenturymarkets