The Wharf markets are normally held on the second Sunday of each month, though this may be varied on occasions to fit special circumstances, eg when Easter Sunday also falls on that day   These are “general” markets but are biased towards local and regional produce and crafts, and to provide opportunities to showcase local talent.  To facilitate the operation of the markets the following conditions apply:

 

• 1. Vendors wishing to apply for a site must do so by completing and returning the attached  application form.  Acceptance of applicants will be at the discretion of the Market Manager, and on consideration of the nature and standard of the goods or services to be offered.  The Market Manager will attempt to satisfy applicant preference for sites, but in the event of dispute his decision will be final.

 

• 2. Sites. Sites are 5m x 5m and may be bookedsingly or in multiples.
• 3. Times.  Customers normally start to arrive at about 8.30 am, depending on the weather and the time of year.  Marine Rescue volunteers will be on-site from 6 am.  Vendors must arrive in time to be fully set-up by this time, and (unless the markets are cancelled), to remain on-site until closure, which is normally about 1.00 pm. Sites which are not occupied by 7.45 am will be declared vacant and made available to other vendors.  
• 4. Two types of vendor are recognised, Permanent and casual.

a  “Permanent” status is by agreement between the applicant and the Market Manager and may be granted to regular who attend the market every month and who wish to reserve the same site from month to month.  Permanency is not available to vendors who do not attend all monthly markets. Not all regular attendees will necessarily be classified as Permanent.

b Casual vendors are those who have not requested or agreed to become Permanent, or who are not eligible to become permanent, eg, because they do not intend to be regular attendees at the markets.

• 5. Permanent vendors will be allocated a site which will be reserved for them at all markets, subject to the following conditions.  
• a. Sites will be allocated to Permanent vendors by the Market Manager, taking into account the wishes and special needs of the applicant, but in the event of dispute, the Manager’s  decision will be final.
• b. Permanent vendors are not required to confirm their intention to attend each market.

• c.  A Permanent vendor who is unable to attend a market must inform the Market Manager by phone preferably  one week but no less than 24 hours prior to the market, ie before 8.00 am on the Saturday before the market.
• d. A Permanent vendor who fails to notify such cancellation to the Market Manager as required above automatically lose his/her permanent status and the site will become available to other vendors
• e. A vendor who loses his/her permanent status will become casual, and must conform to the conditions applying to casual stallholders.
• e. A vendor who loses his/her permanent status will become casual, and must conform to the conditions applying to casual stallholders.
• f. A vendor who loses his/her Permanent status  for any reason, and who subsequently regains this status will not automatically be allocated the original site(s).
• 6. Casual vendors
• a. Must accept any site which is not already allocated to a Permanent stallholder.  The wishes and special needs of the applicant will be taken into account but in the event of dispute, the Manager’s decision will be final.
• b. Casual vendirs will be advised of their site allocation on arrival at the market.
• 7. New Applicants, ie potential new stallholders who have not attended previous Wharf Markets must:
• a. Apply for permission to participate by completing the attached form.  Applications will be judged on the basis of the nature and quality of the goods and services offered.  Applicants will be informed of the Manager’s decision by email (preferably), or by phone.
• b. Hold and produce (at their first market) a copy of all insurances and (in the case of food vendors), documents proving compliance with relevant food regulations (see below).
• c. Accept any site which is not already allocated to a Permanent stallholder.  The wishes and special needs of the applicant will be taken into account  but in the event of dispute, the Manager’s decision will be final.
• 8. Cancellation of market.  In the event of rain, strong winds or other weather which may seriously limit the likely success of the market, or on the basis of inclement weather forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology the Market Manager:
• a.  May cancel the market on the previous day, or when such forecasts become available.  In that event stallholders will be notified by email, on

this website, or (for stallholders who do not have access to email or the internet), by phone or SMS. If in doubt stallholders should contact Marine Rescue by phone

• b. Where the weather threatens the market after vendors have arrived on-site, he may cancel the market.
• c. If the market is cancelled as in b. above, but before 11.00 am, stallholders will be credited with the fees paid for that market, the credit to be applied to future markets. Vendors who are unlikely to attend future markets may apply for a refund.
• d. If the cancellation occurs after 11.00 am, no credit or refund will be offered.

9. Food sales.  Applications from pre-prepared and hot food vendors are encouraged.  However they must produce evidence of their compliance with any State or Federal laws concerning the preparation and/or sale of food in public venues as outlined at the Food Vendors page of this website:

• 9. Insurance  Vendors (and buskers) must hold Public Indemnity insurance to the value of $20 million.  Current copies of the policy must be available for perusal by the Market Manager or any member of MRU working under his authority at each market.
• 10. Parking.  Vehicles must be either parked:
• a.  within the stallholder’s site,
• b. at any other position approved by the Market Manager, or
• c. outside of the market area.  
• In any event the access-way on the southern side of the market area must be kept clear for emergency vehicles, and to provide access to vessels which are moored at the wharf.  All walkways between and around sites must be kept clear and safe.

 

• 11. Costs.  The cost of each site is currently $30.00 (from Sept 2012), payable to Marine Rescue Ulladulla on arrival at the market.  The organisers will review this figure from time to time.
• 12. Shelter etc.  The vendor is responsible for items such as shelter and other equipment which they require.
• 13. Power.  If power is required applicants must arrange in advance with the Market Manager.  All electricity cords must provided by vendors and be tested and tagged annually by a licensed inspector at vendolr’s expense.
• 14 Communication with the Market Manager.  To the extent possible communications will be via email at ullmarket@gmail.com or through this website.  Phone contact will be via the Marine Rescue Base at 02 4455 3403.

Marine Rescue Ulladulla Wharf Markets: Conditions applying to stallholders