The Great Dorset Steam Fair
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Exhibitors & Trade Information

The Great Dorset Steam Fair has one of the largest number of trade stands and exhibitors at any county show, totalling 3,000 last year giving a massive choice and selection for the public, with over £16.3million being spent within the show last year.

Demand for exhibitor and trading space is normally very high so please do apply early if you wish to be considered.

Exhibiting

Should you be interested in exhibiting, in the first instance you will need to send us full details of your exhibit either by clicking on and completing the " Exhibitors e-mail enquiry" form here or by post. Should your exhibit be of interest to the show you will then be sent an official application form to complete.

Trade Stands

Should you be interested in taking trading space, in the first instance you will need to send us full details of your stand either by clicking on and completing the "Trade Stand email enquiry" form here or by post. Should your stand be of interest to the show you will then be sent an official application form to complete.

69% of all trade related stands at the 2008 show reported good or very good levels of sales.
Information and the prices of the respective trading areas available at the 2010 show are as follows.

General Trade Stands

There are over 15 acres of outside space allocated for trade stands at the show each year. All pitches are ‘open space’ sites. Rents are charged at £22.50 per foot frontage plus VAT (minimum frontage 12ft = £270.00 plus VAT). All stands are 40ft standard depth. Larger depth stands can be arranged in occasional circumstances with the overall price adjusted accordingly. Over 500 trade stands will be present at the 2010 show.
Sorry, no electricty available for stands in this section.

Specialised Areas

If you want an alternative area to trade in, be adjacent to a specific activity or simply be out of the melee of the general trade stand area there are many other areas that can accommodate Exhibition stands, for example:

  • Campsites - Camping accessories stands
  • Tractor Areas - Farm equipment stands
  • Commercial Vehicles Section
  • Horse Ring - Equine equipment or services
  • Concert stages
You can request your stand to be placed adjacent to the activity or exhibit of your choice.

Charity Stands

Rents are £14.00 per ft frontage plus VAT (minimum frontage 12ft = £168 plus VAT) Stands are 30ft standard depth.
Sorry, no electricity available for stands in this section.

Auto Jumble

150 Auto Jumble ‘open space’ pitches are available in this section of the showgound. Rents are £19.50 per ft frontage plus VAT (minimum frontage 12ft = £234.00 plus VAT). Again pitches are 30ft standard depth.
Sorry, no electricity available for stands in this section.

Rural Craft Area

  • Inside Craft Space - Covered craft trading space is available in the marquees. Rents are £29.00 per ft frontage including VAT (minimum frontage 12ft = £348.00 including VAT). Standard depth of stand 6ft. Tables are available @ £9.00 each inc. VAT and electricity @ £60.00 inc. VAT. Over 100 stands will be present within the Rural Craft Marquees.
  • Outside Craft Space - Rents for outside open craft space is available at £24.00 per ft frontage including VAT (minimum frontage 12ft = £288.00 including VAT). Standard depth 25ft. Electricity £60.00 inc. VAT.

Food Hall Marquee

Cost of Site

Size Cost (inc VAT) Extra frontage (per ft inc VAT)
12ft x 6ft £336.00 £28.00
12ft x 8ft £408.00 £34.00
12ft x 10ft £480.00 £40.00
Island Site
10ft x 10ft
£550.00 N/A
Tables @ £9.00 each inc VAT
Electricity £70.00 inc VAT

Catering Space (Mobile Units)

Rents range from £900.00 - £1,500.00 per unit plus VAT. Rents depend on the location within the show-field and whether there is day or night trade.
Sorry, no electricity available for stands in this section.



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