Applications Overview
Are you ready to join our creative community?
Handy Pre-Application Checklist:
We're so glad you're here!
Please read our Application Criteria and Stallholder FAQ's
Check out our Options & Fees
Have your ABN (Australian Business Number) ready
Choose 10 high-quality images that show your brand, products, in-situ, and proposed stall set up
Public liability insurance certificate
Any accreditation certificates, e.g. Fairtrade, Organic
Below are more application-specific FAQs.
2027 Market Dates:
Sydney Design Market Autumn Winter 2027
Melbourne Design Market Autumn Winter 2027
Melbourne Design Market Spring Summer 2027
Sydney Design Market Spring Summer 2027
Stallholder Testimonial - Indigenous Program
"We had a wonderful experience with the Indigenous Program. It gave us a huge opportunity to reach potential customers that we otherwise would not have reached. The quality of content was really high and made our products really stand out."
Alisha, Thirsty Turtl
Debut Stalls
Our well-known and loved Debut Stalls are perfect for emerging designers, making your first market with The Finders Keepers more accessible.
There are two options available:
The standard debut stall is 2m x 2m.
We also offer a fashion debut stall with more room for clothing racks at 3m x 2m.
The debut option is for first-time sellers only, and is only valid for your first market with The Finders Keepers, regardless of city.
Debut stalls are very sought after as we only offer approximately 20 debut spots per market! We highly recommend selecting a secondary stall option when applying.
Please note:
Buddy Stalls
We offer limited Buddy Stalls in two size options for you to share with another designer: 4m x 2m and 6m x 2m. Pool your resources, share the load and the love and work together to bring your special collaborative store to life!
A Buddy Stall is when you share a stall that is essentially split into two spaces that work harmoniously together . This could be a great brand collaboration that crosses over, two brands run by the same operator or two like-minded brands that want to work together and share resources. You will still be listed and recognised as two brands. To apply for a Buddy Stall you must both submit applications and must both fulfil our criteria. You’ll be prompted to select if you’re applying for a Buddy/Shared stall and will both need to fill in the same primary and secondary stallholder fields.
Important to note:
Fun Stall Activations & Workshops
If you’ve got an idea to activate your stall or another space at our events, we’re all ears!
When applying, there will be a box to tick in the application form and a text box to fill in more details. Please note that your activation needs to fit within your selected stall size. If you’ve suggested a workshop, we’ll be in touch to chat further.
Not a stallholder but want to work with The Finders Keepers? Head to our Support page for partnership opportunities.
Special Programs
The Finders Keepers supports two special programs that we are really excited to offer the creative community in Australia. You can find out more below:
Indigenous Program
Regional Program
Travelling for markets - made easy!
We offer a range of resources to help you to travel to the markets, whether you live regionally or interstate.
Logistics support to travel your stock to the market
Resources for planning your market travel
Discounts for local accommodation
Flexible bump-in options
Furniture rental and preferred suppliers
All of this information will be available to accepted stallholders.
Stallholder Testimonial
"The ability to speak with thousands of visitors, answer questions, observe reactions, and receive direct feedback was incredibly valuable. Beyond the insights, it gave me a huge amount of confidence that we're building something people genuinely connect with. I walked away from The Finders Keepers feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and more confident than ever about the future of Saint Cobes."
Tom, Saint Cobes
Application Process FAQs
Stallholder applications for upcoming markets are under the Apply page. All opening and closing dates are listed there.
The Finders Keepers does not accept 'expressions of interest' emails, you must fill in an application form for each market that you would like to apply for.
The Finders Keepers Markets are for Australian-based residents only, and you will be required to supply an ABN (Australian Business Number) to be part of our events.
What do I need to Apply?
You'll be required to share your business details including:
ABN
Product images: your 10 best - high-res, renamed, no watermarks and no AI please. We'll use these images for our marketing too!
Public liability insurance
Any accreditation documentation, e.g. Ethical Clothing Australia; FairTrade.
We'd suggest preparing these details before you start the application process - you can access a PDF and Word version of an application template when you click through to begin an application (before step 1).
We highly recommend you apply from a desktop computer, and not a smartphone or tablet.
Applying as a food or drinks business?
Applications for designers and food/drink are separated due to different requirements and processes for each; please see the Apply
You can find out all our food and drink stall options and fees here .
Filling out an application for the first time?
When starting your application you will be asked to enter your email address and choose a password. This will become your new account login upon application submission. (Please note, you won't be able to set up an account outside of the application open times).
Already have a log in?
If you've applied for The Finders Keepers since Spring Summer 2017, you will need to use your existing account to login and complete the application.
How do I know my application was submitted?
Once you complete your application, you will receive TWO confirmations.
A message 'successfully sent' will be displayed on your screen once you submit an application online; and
You'll receive an email to confirm your application has successfully been received.
Missed the application dates and want to apply?
Sorry you missed out! You can submit a late application form on the Apply
Due to changes, sometimes spots can become available. Please note: you will not be contacted unless you fill a waitlist spot that we require.
For more info and FAQs, please check out our Criteria & FAQs page.
Stallholder Testimonial
"You always put on such a gorgeous event and it's clear how much love and care goes into every detail. We're so grateful for all the love and support you give our small family business. It honestly means the world to us to be part of The Finders Keepers community, and we feel really lucky every time we get to be a part of it."
Lauren, Three Suns
Why Apply?
ENGAGED SHOPPING AUDIENCE
CONNECTIONS THAT LEAD TO SALES
DIRECT CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
DATABASE GROWTH
CREATIVE FRIENDSHIPS
BRAND + PRODUCT RECOGNITION
FUTURE CONNECTIONS
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