Please note that late set-up/entry or early shutdown/departure is not permitted under any circumstances. At the end of each day, there will be a controlled shutdown directed by one of our team, which may differ slightly earlier or later to the times stated below. Vehicles are not permitted to move on-site until explicitly authorised by the Event Manager.
Please note, all times are subject to change at short notice.

Saturday, 6th June 2026 ◇ Stall Set Up 08:00 – 10:00
Stall set-up is permitted between 08:00 and 10:00, when all vehicles must then have exited the site.

Saturday, 6th June 2026 ◇ Public Opening / Trading Time 11:00 – 21:00
Please have your stall completely ready for our opening time. It’s expected that you continue trading throughout this time and do not begin pack down until our official closing time. See more about the times we are open to the public on our Pride Festival page.

Saturday, 6th June 2026 ◇ Stall Shut Down 21:00 – 22:30
Shutdown is permitted from 21:00 and walk off exit can happen whenever you are ready from then. Vehicle access to load up is only permitted after the site is clear of attendees – estimated earliest 21:30. Please be packed down and off site by 22:30 – thank you.

Overnight
No property should be left overnight, without prior permission from the Event Manager. In all circumstances, Pride Canterbury cannot guarantee or be held responsible for the security of any assets left on-site outside of event hours. If you intend to leave equipment overnight, this is at your own risk. If the weather is poor, you may be instructed to pack down any gazebos + marquees for safety.

Pitch Location
In the week leading up to the event; you will be contacted with your Pitch Location. Pitches will be pre-allocated + based on the pitch you purchased and applied for. If you require a specific pitch or have a particular request, please contact us. Please note that for these requests and/or for requests made on your application, they will be accommodated where possible but cannot be guaranteed.

Site Access
Site Access for all traders during set-up will be from Castle Row – click here for Google Maps directions. For those coming in vehicles, you will need to access Castle Row from the ring road, not via Castle Street. On entry, you will be met by one of our team who will confirm your pitch location, provide stallholders wristband accreditation for everyone working on your stall + direct you to your pitch. If no Pride Team member can meet you directly at the gate due to being with other stallholders, you will be directed to Pride HQ where you will then be looked after.

There is no parking on-site + vehicles may not remain on-site during the event. Exceptions to this are only with written permission from Pride Canterbury. Please refer to our General T&Cs for specific terms and conditions related to vehicles.

Parking can be difficult in Canterbury; we recommend arriving early (within the set-up + shutdown times stated above) to ensure you can park. Car parks surrounding the event site will have reduced capacity or may be closed as a result of our event. Click here to see all available car parks.

We have a Fast Track entrance to allow speedy exit + re-entry during the event opening hours, only for approved stallholders. When you arrive at the event, you will have been provided with stallholders wristband accreditation for accessing this. This will be via Marlowe Avenue – you can see this on our map titled “VIP + VFP Fast Track Entrance”.

If you have staff arriving later in the day, you will be required to meet them at the Fast Track Entrance and issue them directly with their stallholders wristband accreditation to use this entrance. If you cannot do this, then they must enter via Castle Row Car Park (the Main Entrance) and then collect it from you at your stall directly.

If you are looking to book an exclusive partnership, please contact us to discuss — we’d love to hear from you! Please do not assume you have an exclusive trading agreement with us, unless explicitly confirmed in writing.

We review applications carefully for the trading + promotion intentions you have requested. You must not trade or promote anything outside of this, without asking us to amend your application, as this could result in a clash with an exclusive agreement. We also use this information to provide you with the most suitable pitch location, so it’s important this is accurate. Please contact us if you need to check your application.

No products in glass bottles may be sold. No products must be given in glass packaging.

We will not be accepting stall holders or vendors who sell alcoholic or cold drinks. Food and coffee vendors may sell bottled water at 500ml for £2 in 2026. Ice cream vendors can also sell 330ml soft drink cans at £2 in 2026. No other drinks may be sold. There are free water refillable stations for attendees on-site.

Donations cannot be collected without prior written permission from Pride Canterbury.

Gazebos, marquees, tables + chairs cannot be provided by Pride Canterbury; please source these yourselves. These are considered temporary structures and must be secured appropriately.

There are no water or gas services on-site. Electricity can only be provided to food + drink vendors if requested in your application and approved in-advance (a surcharge will be incurred which must be payable at the end of the event). Our electricians will be on-site throughout the event to ensure the requirements you requested have been met. Please remember that all portable electrical appliances must have an up-to-date PAT certificate.

Please ensure you have submitted a copy of your latest and current in date Gas Safety Certificate.

Please ensure that you bring your own fire safety equipment with you on the day.

Due to the limited WiFi within Canterbury, we cannot offer any WiFi services for card payments. We have found that card-payment machines can be temperamental during the busy event, so we are strongly advising all vendors to carry a cash float, in-case the local network has any issues.

It is expected that you will limit any unnecessary waste and leave your pitch clean + presentable, as you will have found it. We will have a dedicated cleaning team during the weekend, but we ask that you use and encourage people to use the bins provided around the site.

Any potential allergies (i.e. nuts) must be clearly signposted for customers. Please make sure that you clearly list a list of allergens in your food to avoid allergic reactions from event participants.

Please ensure that you submit an electronic copy of your most recent Food Hygiene Rating Certificate and the Food Hygiene & Safety certificates for those attending and working at the event.

Any and all traders are required to use more sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. The following are examples; but not a definitive list: wooden cutlery, no single-use plastic carrier bags and cardboard food packaging containers. Pride Canterbury is a responsible event. If it is essential that you use single-use plastic for food safety purposes, please discuss this with your Account Liaison for permission.

If you encounter an emergency at your pitch, please notify the nearest member of security. In the event that the wider event encounters an emergency, please quickly close your stall + make it safe, then follow all instructions from security.