Halloween 2021 Traders Application

Celebrating its 35^th year this October, Derry Halloween has grown from unassuming beginnings to become an internationally acclaimed event, offering visitors a unique and authentic experience, that draws from the regions rich artistic, historical, cultural and culinary heritage and ability to harness the imagination and participation of all who visit.

As society plans some tentative steps back towards life as we knew it pre-Covid, Council have been working on the best way to deliver Derry Halloween in a way that complies with new restrictions without compromising the spirit of this international event. For 2021 we will deliver a trail of lighting, animation and installations across the city, which will be entitled 'Awakening the Walled City' and will run from Friday 29^th to Sunday 31^st October 2021. The footprint of the festival will spread 3 very distinct themed zones to ensure we deliver a vibrant but safe festival for all. Each zone will awaken from 5pm to 10pm each evening featuring a range of family friendly illuminated trails featuring installations, sound effects, displays, dressing and animation.

For businesses wishing to trade outside of their premises during this event, click here  to download the Business Activity form and let us know what you’re up to.

For event market trading, please see details below:

Please note the following application process is open to:

• Businesses that meet the LegenDerry Food principles.
• Businesses specialising in the supply of fast selling toys.

There will be a separate application process for ice cream vans

Product suitability at this event

Our main aim is to deliver a varied product offering whilst complementing existing businesses rather than competing with, therefore each application will be assessed individually whilst taking existing businesses nearby into account. Council reserves the right to restrict traders/ offers/ goods being sold and to avoid duplication, you may be asked to remove certain items from your offering. This will be agreed in advance. Goods not included in this application will not be permitted to be sold.

Food Trader Requirements (Street Food, Bakery & Sweet Confections)

We are seeking DCSDC registered food businesses who follow the LegenDerry Food principles, therefore are truly passionate about serving quality food which is in keeping with the values of the LegenDerry Food Brand – local produce, seasonal and sustainably produced goods which are of high quality and will add to the overall event experience and be enjoyed by both locals and tourists. Please note all traders must have a 4 / 5 food hygiene rating.

Please refer to page 21 in the application for information on food safety & standards.

Fast Selling Toys Requirements (Toys, Balloons, Light-up Toys, Face-Paints)

We are seeking individuals and businesses interested in trading at this event specialising in the supply of children’s toys (including battery operated light –up toys), balloons, face paints and other fast selling items aimed at children. Priority will go to businesses registered within the DCSDC area.

As the rules for selling toys in Northern Ireland have changed since Brexit, those wishing to apply must refer to and meet the new guidance from The Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011 as they apply to toys being supplied in or into Northern Ireland from 1 January 2021.

Please refer to page 22 in the application for information on product & consumer safety.

Trading Locations

The 3 event zones are as follows with each zone having a number of trading locations available.

• Zone 1 / Spirit World One
  • Queens Quay – from Council’s staff car park to The City Hotel.
• Zone 2 / Spirit World Two
  • City Centre – Guildhall Square, Shipquay Street, The Diamond & Cathedral Quarter
• Zone 3 / Spirit World Three
  • St Columb’s Park – Vehicular entrance to the park and car park.

As each event zone is different, the table below details what product offering will be accepted and what infrastructure will be provided by council in each zone. This application relates to trading opportunities within zones 1 and 3 ONLY. Please note that all zones are open to the public outside of event times and council accepts no responsibility for the security of trader’s belongings.

Please note that in line with current legislation no trading can take place within a ten metre distance of a public footpath without a Street Trading Licence and that No Street Trading Licences will be issued for trading independently at the festival. Businesses must apply to Council in order to trade at this festival.

Trading Dates & Times

All traders, without exception, will be expected to open every day of the operating period and for the whole of the opening times. This will be a condition of your participation.

Trade Stand Fee

Costs shown below are for the duration of trading at the festival (3 days) for a 3 meter (frontage) x 3 meter trading space. Traders that require a larger trading space will be charged accordingly i.e. a street food stall with a 6m (frontage) x 3m will be charged £390.00 plus VAT for the duration of trading at the festival.

Application

Download and read the application in full before completing. Completed applications and supporting documents will be accepted in hardcopy to:

POST: Market’s Development Officer

Derry City and Strabane District Council

98 Strand Road

BT48 7NN

EMAIL: [email protected]

Deadline for applications to be submitted is Tuesday 24^th August 2021 at 12noon. Please note that applications received after this date and time will not be accepted.

Click here to download the Application Form.