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2017 marks a milestone year for Finders Keepers! We’re embarking on our tenth year of operation – Wahoo!! We’re looking forward to an exciting year of reflection as well as celebration and can’t wait to share it all with our amazing community.
It is also a year of exciting change. Please read the following information carefully as our market calendar is evolving this year in more ways than one. As our beloved community we wanted to be sure that you were the first to hear about changes in the year ahead.
Market and Application Dates 2017:
To kick start the big year ahead, grab your diaries and note these important ‘save the dates’ for your 2017 market calendars.
Sydney AW17 Market
The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo
Friday 12th May : 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 13th May : 10am – 6pm
Sunday 14th May : 10am – 5pm
Applications for Sydney AW17 are now closed
Melbourne AW17 Market
The Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
Friday 14th July : 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 15th July : 10am – 6pm
Sunday 16th July : 10am – 5pm
Applications for Melbourne AW17 Market are NOW OPEN! – Apply here
Applications close : 24th February
Melbourne SS17 Market
The Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
Friday 20th October : 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 21st October : 10am – 7pm
Sunday 22nd October : 10am – 5pm
Applications open : 7th April
Applications close : 5th May
Brisbane SS17 Market
Brisbane Showgrounds, The Marquee, Bowen Hills
Friday 10th November : 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 11th November : 9am – 4pm
Sunday 12th November : 9am – 4pm
Applications open : 1st May
Applications close : 2nd June
Sydney SS17 Market
The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve, Barangaroo
Friday 8th December : 5pm – 10pm
Saturday 9th December : 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10th December : 10am – 5pm
Applications open : 23rd June
Applications close : 28th July
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Big Changes for Brizvegas!
The Finders Keepers Brisbane market will now be held at Brisbane Showgrounds, The Marquee, Bowen Hills, Brisbane
We’ve loved the intimacy of hosting our events at the Old Museum over the past years. However, we’ve reached capacity in this location and a rising demand from stallholders and shoppers sent us on a mission to create an event that could be on a much larger scale and compare with our other major city markets.
In 2017 we will focus on hosting one blockbuster event in Brisbane. We’re focusing on growing the number of stallholders we can accept into Brisbane, adding a bar, as well as adding an extra day of trade.
Stay tuned for further Brisbane updates closer to the event time.
Melbourne Apps Now Open
The markets will return to the wondrous Royal Exhibition Building on Friday 14th – Sunday 16th July.
Applications for stallholders who make and produce original and creative work, independent and innovative designs, or high quality products of a hand made nature are NOW OPEN.
As the number of applications grows each year, naturally, so does the competition. We anticipate an overwhelming response in our tenth anniversary year and will continue to ensure that the market remains full of fresh, exciting and ethical ideas. If you are a designer or artist interested in applying for the markets please head here!
Don’t miss out; applications close 24th February!
Additional Changes
Many of you will be aware that in 2016, Finders Keepers piloted a market in Adelaide. While this event was a success on many fronts, it didn’t come without sacrifice behind the scenes. We are continuing to work on different venues, formats and business models for Adelaide and endeavour to bring it back onto the annual market calendar in the future.
We’re big believers that less markets, doesn’t mean less opportunities. In fact it can mean more! Make sure you stay closely tuned for a BIG online surprise coming soon. Bringing more opportunities to all of our stallholders.
Lastly, don’t forget that our Sydney venue has also changed. The Finders Keepers Sydney Market will now be held at The Cutaway, Barangaroo Reserve – the city’s newest and most flexible cultural space. Along with the venue change we’re also adding an extra hour of trade to Friday night for Autumn / Winter. For all of our keen shoppers, doors will now swing open at 5pm! For more information regarding this move head over here.
IMAGE FEATURES FIORI BAKEHOUSE, A BOY NAMED AARON AND JAMES GULLIVER HANCOCK
Loving the concept for Brissy more space for punters and stallies a definite winner.plus the bar and food being a available makes it a complete day/evening out.
Great to have the dates for the full year too…thanks team
Can I please confirm if Brisbane is no longer holding an autumn / winter market? This is very disappointing if that is the case. Is there a reason gor this?
Kind regards
Catherine Pepper
Hi as a retailer I’d like to know if wholesale is generally available at finders keepers?
Thanks
Hi Melinda,
That really depends on the seller, however many are prepared for wholesale opportunities so it’s always worth asking! The Finders Keepers markets provide a great opportunity for you to chat directly with designers and makers, and many retailers do take advantage of this at our markets.
Cheers
Renee
Hi Catherine,
Yes, as we’ve mentioned in this blog post, this year we will focus on hosting one blockbuster event in Brisbane. We’re growing the number of stallholders, adding a bar, as well as adding an extra day of trade.
We’ve loved the intimacy of hosting our events at the Old Museum over the past years. However, we’ve reached capacity in this location and a rising demand from stallholders and shoppers sent us on a mission to create an event that could be on a much larger scale and compare with our other major city markets.
We trust that you understand and hope to see you in November at the Brisbane Showgrounds!
Cheers
Renee
Hi, could you let me know the cost of having a stall at the next Finders Keepers market in Adelaide.
Thanks
Hey Robyn,
Thanks for your comment! As we’ve mentioned above, we won’t be back in Adelaide in 2017, but please keep an eye out right here on our website for further updates.
In the meantime, if you wish to check out the prices for our Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne markets, you can head right here.
Cheers
Renee
Hello
Will you be holding a market in Adelaide again this year?
Thank you
Kate