Fete Stallholder Key Information 2026
About the Fête
Sponsored by Stihl Shop, the Garden Marlborough Fête is a free, family-friendly celebration for everyone. Come along to Churchill Glade in Pollard Park, Blenheim, on the last Sunday of festival week.
Each year, over 4,000 visitors enjoy more than 200 stalls, live entertainment, and plenty of inspiration, whether you love gardens, crafts, or just soaking up the fun!
Important Dates 2026
1st March - Stallholder applications open
31st May - Applications close
30th June - Stallholders confirmed
20th August - Stallholder payments due
8th November - Fête Day (8.30am-2.30pm)
Stallholder Criteria
We welcome applications from high-quality, local NZ-made and artisan products, with a preference for garden-related items such as plants, tools, décor, furniture, and landscaping services.
Each year, we aim to balance returning favourites with new offerings to create a vibrant, diverse, and engaging market for both visitors and stallholders - we can’t wait to see what you bring!
Site Information & Pricing
Limited availability: We have a total of 220 sites across three categories: Plant, Food, General.
| Type | Size | Cost (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL SINGLE (3x3) | 3m x 3m | $220 |
| GENERAL DOUBLE (3x6) | 3m x 6m | $360 |
| PLANT | 3m x 3m | $140 |
| FOOD | 3m x (up to 4.5m) | $220 |
| POWER | Available for all Foodstalls, and Limited General sites on Row A | $40 |
Licence/Licencing: All food vendors must hold a current licence under the Food Act 2014. For more information, contact Marlborough District Council (03 520 7400).
Power: On-site power is available for all food stallholders and for a limited number of sites in Row A. Power connections are installed by an on-site electrician at an additional cost of $40. Please note that power will not be available on Saturday for setup or overnight use.
Security: A guard will be present on-site from 8:00pm on Saturday until 6:00am on the morning of the Fête. Stallholders are advised that all valuables left on their sites overnight are at their own risk, and the Garden Marlborough Fête Committee accepts no responsibility for loss or damage.
Access: Churchill Glade access is permitted the day before the event between the hours of 3pm-8pm, and on the day from 6am. Vehicles must be moved to the allocated parking area by 8am.
Site placement: Stallholders may request to be allocated the same site as the previous year. While we will do our best to accommodate such requests, site allocation cannot be guaranteed and is subject to availability and event planning requirements.
Cancellation: Stallholder cancellations after site allocation may incur fees, refunds are limited, and the Committee isn’t liable for losses from last-minute changes. Please see Terms and Conditions for full details.
Terms & Conditions: All stallholders must read and understand the Garden Marlborough Fête Terms & Conditions before applying. View full Terms & Conditions here.
Stall Space Usage: Stallholders must only occupy the space they have booked. If a stallholder exceeds their allocated area, Garden Marlborough reserves the right to:
- Charge additional fees on the spot for the extra space used, and/or
- Require the stallholder to reduce their footprint immediately, and/or
- Remove the stallholder from the event without refund.
By submitting an application, stallholders agree to comply with their allocated space and accept these conditions.
Contact Us
For any Fête enquiries, please email fete@gardenmarlborough.co.nz or call us on (03) 577 5500.
