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No new goods or foodstuff allowed

The Original Open Market Inc. is often quoted as the best market south of Adelaide, with the toughest rules.  

The rules are possibly the reason they say it is the best!

The Original Open Market is held on a City of Onkaparinga Reserve; that is why the very rigid rules apply,  compared to most other markets.  

Therefore, your strict compliance with our mandate will ensure the continued support of this Original Open Market.

The Market operates with agreement from the City of Onkaparinga, under strict Development Plan criteria.  With the combination of the Development Plan rules and the Original Open Market Inc. rules, the result is a tightly controlled, friendly venue. 

This is not a car boot sale, therefore a stall must be maintained alongside the vehicle.  

Selling is permitted from the stall side of a trailer only, provided a minimum three-metre stall is maintained.

A two metre emergency walkway is mandatory and must be maintained between stalls.  

Handcraft stalls must display a prominent notice stating, "HOME MADE HOBBY CRAFT".

No gambling, lotteries, raffles, bingo etc. free or otherwise are permitted.

No commercial trading is allowed.  

This includes shopkeepers, wholesalers and suppliers to or from retail or wholesale outlets, new packaged auction goods and factory rejects.  

Only home grown plants and produce, arts and crafts and pre-used items are permitted.

The Conditions of Admission are: 

All persons entering the market area must agree to abide by the following conditions:

1. It is unconditionally accepted that the Original Open Market Committee will not be liable for any personal injury to, or any loss or damage incurred by, any person entering the market, whether caused by any neglect, act, or default of any servant or any agent of the Original Open Market Committee or caused by the negligence or omission of any stallholder.

2. The Original Open Market Committee accepts no responsibility for any transactions taking place within the market, nor requires any commission.

3. The Original Open Market Committee reserves the right at all times to eject, or cause to be ejected from the site, any persons and their chattels and refuse admission, and/or ban from future attendance to the market, anyone, without giving any reason whatsoever.

4. Stallholders must pre-purchase a ticket for the site from the Ticket Officer and tickets must be produced on demand by a committee member. Tickets are non-negotiable and non refundable.

5. Stall length will be to a maximum of the length of the car and trailer.

6. Selling from the stall side of trailers only, provided a minimum three-metre stall be maintained.

7. A two-metre emergency walkway must be maintained between stalls.

8. No amplifying equipment shall be used at the market.

9. No domestic pets may be offered for sale.

10. Barbecues, drink stalls and food, including home made foods are strictly forbidden.

11. Handcraft stalls must display a prominent notice stating, "HOME MADE HOBBY CRAFT".

12. New items or packaged pre-used items or quantities of same type of single items, new, pre-used, or from auctions, are forbidden

13. Quantities of collectable items must be removed from boxes and marked second-hand.    (eg matchbox cars)

14. All wrapped second-hand goods must be marked second-hand.

15. Dogs must be restrained at all times - preferably not brought to the market.

16. Toilet facilities are available on request from Committee. A $5 key deposit is required and the key must be returned promptly after use or your deposit could be forfeited.

17. No gambling, lotteries, raffles, bingo, lucky dips etc. free or otherwise

18. Stallholders must completely clear and clean site before leaving. Cardboard cartons must be crushed to fit into the bins provided, otherwise the carton must be taken home with you. Do not leave rubbish alongside bins.

19.  Refrain from depositing surplus items at any charity except when that charity is open for business.

20. Motor Vehicles are not permitted for sale - any  "for sale" sign must be removed from vehicle.

21. Cots, Bassinettes, and car baby seats, are forbidden unless complying with Australian Safety Standards.

22. A receipt must be given for car parts, computers and components, and play stations that are sold.

23. Skin products, or products that may be used on the skin, are not permitted.

24. No vehicles to enter market reserve except under control of Committee members who shall be set up prior to market for administrative and control purposes.  People collecting goods in a vehicle must contact committee first

25. The number of stalls shall not exceed 100.

26. The market days shall be held on the first and third Sunday of each month and the market shall operate between the hours of 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.

27. Stallholders shall be pre-issued with an allocated stall prior to the market day.

28. No commercially grown or manufactured items shall be displayed or offered for sale at any time at the market.

29. A stall will consist of no more than one trestle or similar and shall be no longer than 5m and no wider than 1.5m.The site shall be kept in a neat and tidy manner at all times.

30. Stalls shall not be sited on the land until 9.00 am, with the exception that members of the Committee may site their own stalls after 8.00 am so as to facilitate the organization of the market, but on the condition that no stalls trade prior to 9.00 am.

31. Buskers are not permitted.

Our Original Open Market is held on a City of Onkaparinga Reserve, with very strict rules compared to most markets. Therefore, your strict compliance with our mandate will ensure the continued support of this Original Open Market.

Further details may be obtained by looking up Other Info on this web site.

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