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1. How do I book a stall? 

2. Where can I find the Market?

3. Can I buy a ticket on the day?

4. Who is in charge?

5. What is the market in aid of?

6. When is the market held?

7. Can I hire a trestle?

8. Why can't I get in before 9.00am?

9. Are toilets available?

1.    How do I book a stall?

Tickets are available at the market for future markets.

 See the Ticket Officer,  but do not wait in the car until they start to let you in because all tickets may sell out before you get to the gate.

 Or you may ring (08) 8382 5539 for advice on posting your money 

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2.    Where can I find the Market?

The Market is held on the Open Market reserve, BEACH ROAD, CHRISTIES BEACH next door to the Reserve Shopping Centre on one side and the Motor Registration Office on the other.

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3.    Can I buy a ticket on the day? 

Buy your ticket at the market for future markets, if possible.

Between September and May inclusive, it is inadvisable to turn up without a ticket or you may not get in.

It is very disappointing to pack your gear and turn up without a ticket only to be turned away because there are no tickets left.

The Original Open Market is limited to 100 stalls, which sell very quickly.

During the winter months from June to early September, you may get a ticket on the morning, but it is not guaranteed.  The market is so popular that during the other months you definitely run a risk if you have not pre-purchased your  ticket.

November and December markets can sell out two months in advance.

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4.    Who is in charge?

A committee of eight volunteers manage the market.  If you have a problem, see the Secretary Lyn who may be able to help you.

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5.    What is the market in aid of?

The Original Open Market is a non profit Association, established to help the low-income earners, pensioners and unemployed people of the City of Onkaparinga.

All monies raised from the sale of stall sites are donated to people, organizations and charities within the City of Onkaparinga.

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6.     How often is the market held?

The market is always held on the first and third Sunday of each month between 9.00am and 2.00pm.

This if not every fortnight nor every two weeks!  Sometimes there are five weeks to a month.

Even if a special market is held in between, the market always reverts back to the scheduled first and third Sundays as usual.

Stallholders cannot enter the reserve before 9.00am and must be clear of the reserve by the 2.00pm deadline.

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7.  Can I hire a trestle?

Trestles are not available at the market due to a lack of space for storage.  If you require a trestle you must bring your own, or improvise with card tables etc.

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8.   Why can't I get on before 9.00am?

As part of the Original Open Market Inc.  mandate, as laid down by our Development Approval, stallholders may not enter the reserve until 9.00am.

The committee have special permission to set up early so they are free to organize the stallholders.  They do not sell until the stallholders enter.

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9. Are toilets available?

Yes, toilets are available.

You are required to leave a $5 deposit for the key because the toilet door must be kept locked at all times.

Your deposit will be returned as soon as the key is returned.

Please do not retain the key longer than is necessary.

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