The Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda, through Prodeca, is promoting company participation in Fira Mercat de Mercats held in Barcelona from 21 to 23 October 2022.

EVENT DETAILS

The 2022 edition of Fira Mercat de Mercats takes place at Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes in Barcelona on 21, 22 and 23 October. 

The project's main aim is to promote and give recognition to the role of Barcelona's markets, so characteristic of a Mediterranean way of life, as a driver of urban development, local produce and social cohesion.

The event's central idea is for the public to see the market as the main supplier of quality, local fresh produce that underpins healthy eating. Markets are meeting places and focal points of urban life where we find expert professionals who know the best seasonal produce and who, together with restaurateurs, pass on culinary culture and the excellence of local and Mediterranean cuisine.

Promoting local, artisan produce from our own area is also part of our philosophy, reinforcing sustainability as the foundation of the whole process, from source to plate.

Municipal markets thus become the link and the shared strength between all those involved: producers, stallholders, restaurateurs and consumers.

Fair opening hours

• 21 October, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• 22 October, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• 23 October, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Expected visitors

• More than 40,000 visitors

LAYOUT OF THE FAIR SPACES

As is traditional at the event, the spaces will be divided according to the type of seller and the use of the space. 

• Market traders (food and non-food)
• Restaurants
• Picnic areas
• Drinks bars
• Local and Quality Produce
• Sponsors and partners
• Barcelona Municipal Markets Institute area

Activities area

• Market classroom
• Music stage
• Urban garden
• Family area

STALLS OF CATALAN PRODUCERS AND ARTISANS

Each stall's main purpose is to represent itself as a producer and sell its product directly to fair visitors. Microwaves, griddles, cookers, hobs or fire of any kind may not be installed at the stand.

The price of the products sold is set freely by each trader and the profit from those sales is entirely theirs.

Selling or offering tastings of any kind of soft drink, water or alcoholic beverage from the stand is not permitted.

HOW TO TAKE PART

The event's logistics are handled by the company Gastronòmada. Stand applications must be made directly to them and not through Prodeca.

Individuals or companies interested in having a stand at the fair to display their products (exhibitors) must submit to the ORGANISERS, before 10 SEPTEMBER 2022, (scanned, to the following addresses mariapensi@vanvanmarket.com; events@vanvanmarket.com i mromeroru@bcn.cat) the following documentation:

• The "PRODUCTORS I ARTESANS DE CATALUNYA" STAND BOOKING APPLICATION and the section on CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION AND OPERATION signed in acceptance of the conditions for taking part in the 2022 Fira Mercat de Mercats.
• Proof of the payment to be made by applicants accepted as exhibitors. They must pay for the services contracted to the ORGANISERS by bank transfer to account number ES52 0049 3165 6729 1414 1314 Banco Santander, in the name of Gastronòmada SL, by 10 September 2022 inclusive. If payment has not been made by that date, the applicant loses exhibitor status for all purposes.

PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS

Traders taking part as "Productors i Artesans de Catalunya" must pay €450 as a deposit per stand and €1,000 + 21% VAT in handling fees for each stand booked. Once the fair is over, the €450 per stand booked will be returned. If a trader withdraws without giving 15 days' notice, or fails to attend, neither the deposit nor the handling fee will be refunded. The handling fee is never refunded.

STAND TYPES

• The ORGANISERS will provide stands for fair participants. The stands are covered and set up inside marquees.

• The standard stand includes the floor space, platform, standard signage, lighting, electrical connection (4 sockets of 1,500 W), a shelving unit (86x30x160 cm) and a basic cupboard (200x90x80 cm). If any of the basic furniture provided by the ORGANISERS is not wanted, it will not be deducted from the stand cost. Any extra furniture wanted must be contracted directly with the ORGANISERS. Traders may bring their own furniture — fridges, display units, scales, etc. — provided it is not machinery or equipment for cooking or heating.

• If a participant needs to carry out additional electrical work on that system, they must inform the ORGANISERS before doing anything of the kind and obtain their authorisation. Any extra wattage contracted is paid for separately at the rates given.

• All stands are provided by the ORGANISERS and follow the same structure and look; self-built stands are not allowed.

STAND EQUIPMENT

The stand (2.5 x 2 m) comes with the following basic furniture:

• 1 lockable counter: 200x80x90 cm
• 1 shelving unit: 86 x 30 x 160 cm
• 1 chair
• Sign with the trader's name and the market they belong to

*If any of these items is not required, the ORGANISERS must be informed.

FAIR RULES AND ORGANISATION

• Each exhibitor is responsible for opening and closing their own stand each day. This is never the ORGANISERS' responsibility.
• Exhibitors must manage the sale of their products, payment collection, etc. themselves.
• Background sound at the fair is handled by the ORGANISERS. Exhibitors may not use any kind of sound advertising from their stand.
• The position of each stand is set in advance. The ORGANISERS reserve the right to change any exhibitor's stand location if necessary.
• The aisles created so visitors can move around the fair must be kept clear to avoid obstructions.
• Product displays are limited solely to the inside of the stand; moving advertising of any kind is not permitted anywhere in the fairground.
• The ORGANISERS accept no responsibility and will in no case act as intermediary or managing body in respect of the products exhibitors offer fair visitors in any form.
• The ORGANISERS accept no liability for any risk to exhibitors' staff, installations or goods.
• The ORGANISERS will have a night security service in place. Even so, they accept no liability for damage to installations or to the objects and products on display, whether deterioration or theft.
• The insurance policy taken out by the ORGANISERS covers civil liability for accidents and third-party damage, so it does not cover theft, fire or loss of the stand's contents, which must in any case be insured by the exhibitor, sponsor or partner as applicable.
• If the fair cannot be held due to force majeure not attributable to the ORGANISERS, they are entitled to retain 50% of the amount paid by exhibitors as compensation for the costs incurred.
• The sale of alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and water of any kind is expressly prohibited. These products may only be sold at the "drinks bars",  where wines and cavas, beers, water, soft drinks, etc. can be bought.
• Drinking alcohol inside the stands is strictly prohibited.
• Microwaves, griddles, cookers, hobs or fire of any kind may not be installed at the stand.
• Stands must remain open throughout the fair's opening hours on all three days.
• Participants undertake to respect the surroundings, keep them clean and use the designated organic waste collection points and separate waste collection.
• Participants must at all times comply with the instructions and guidelines they receive from the ORGANISERS.
• By the mere act of submitting a participation application, all participants are bound to comply fully with everything set out in this conditions document.