SATURDAY 20th — SUNDAY 21st JUNE
The Review Field, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AG
Trading Hours: 12:30pm - 9:30pm both days
Application Deadline: 5pm - 2nd March 2026
TRADING INFORMATION
TRADING CATEGORIES 2026
Please read the following information carefully.
This year we have less trader spots available so please make sure your application is clear and concise.
Rent for licence to occupy:
Category C – RETAIL
Stalls such as arts & crafts, clothing, and any other non-food items. Massage, healing, charities, and other services are also in this category.
Frontage up to:
3 metres: £350 + VAT
3-4 metres: £450 + VAT
4-5 metres: £550 + VAT
5-6 metres: £650 + VAT
Over 6 metres: please ask
Additional Fee Information:
Other children's or sports activities ― fees upon request
We do not usually give discounts to charity stalls as we are a charity ourselves.
If the items you are trading are not listed in any of the categories, please email the details of your goods to traders@africaoye.com to find out the appropriate category for which you should apply.
Information stalls or stalls not trading goods, please email with your proposed details to traders@africaoye.com
PLEASE NOTE - IF YOU ARRIVE WITH A STALL LARGER THAN THE FRONTAGE YOU HAVE PAID FOR WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TRADING FOR YOUR STALL. INCORRECT MEASUREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
CANCELLATION
Important - Please note that if the festival is cancelled due to poor weather, health and safety issues or any other circumstance outside of the organisers’ control you will NOT be entitled to a refund of your traders’ pitch hire rental and any fees. Oyé will however refund any fee paid for electricity charges. If a separate event is organised in lieu of the festival, traders will be offered a space free of charge on a first come first served basis. Traders accept that the festival is considered to be cancelled if the main Sefton Park event is called off for any reason regardless of whether an alternate event takes place, and the festival has no obligation to provide you with a space at the alternative event.
FINAL STALL RENTAL AND FEES BALANCE DATE
Full payment must be received by 5pm on Friday 17th April with absolutely no exceptions. BACS payment must be in our account and cleared by this deadline, if you send a cheque and it bounces your application will be cancelled. Traders who fail to meet this deadline will lose their confirmed place and will not be permitted to trade at the festival and will not have their 50% deposit refunded.
If you cannot afford to pay for your stall rental and fee in full and in advance then please do not apply to trade.
RIGHT TO REFUSE
Due to the high volume of applications and limited space, the completion of an application form and deposit does not constitute acceptance to trade. We will contact you to inform you if your application has been successful or not via email by early April.
If your application is unsuccessful, we will return your 50% deposit in full.
PITCH SIZE
It is imperative that you submit the accurate size of your stall (pitch size must include tow hitch and guy ropes where applicable) on your application or we cannot accept your form.
If the size of your stall is larger than you stated in your application, you may not be able to trade at the festival and you will not be refunded your traders rental and fees.
All pitches are measured, marked and allocated prior to your arrival and there is no option to change the size or position of your stall on arrival. Pitch location is decided by event management, we do take requests on board but they are NOT guaranteed!
INSURANCE & RISK ASSESSMENT
All traders must hold their own trader's license, public liability insurance, product liability insurance and employer's liability insurance where appropriate.
All traders are also required to have carried out a full risk assessment of the potential hazards associated with their particular activity.
Copies of these documents must be submitted below
PRICING OF GOODS AND SERVICES
We request that all vendors, especially those selling food, keep prices reasonable. Oyé is an event that is attended by many people from a variety of backgrounds. Caterers should try to arrange a special offer for people with families where possible.
All traders must have the facility to take card payments - we can not provide wifi coverage in the park so please ensure your stall has as efficient 4/5g as possible. Please be aware that there are sometimes issues with sevice but that it is out of the Traders Managers' hands.
ALCOHOL
The selling of alcohol by traders is not permitted. Any traders found to be selling, serving or supplying alcohol will be removed from the festival site and will not receive a refund of their rental and fees.
TRADING CATEGORIES
Traders must only sell goods and services that are in the category to which they have applied. Traders who are found to be in violation of this policy will be either required to pay an additional rental fee or may be required to cease trading and leave the site, depending on circumstances.
SET-UP AND SUPPLIES
All traders at Oyé 2026 will be required to provide their own self-contained unit, tent, marquee, gazebo or stall cover as Oyé only rent the pitch to you. Please ensure it is a sturdy structure and will stand up to adverse weather conditions (it can be very windy in the park). Traders must also provide any equipment, tables, chairs and lighting they may need. Please note that there will be access to non-portable water on-site and traders will need to bring their own water containers.
Please supply any photos, drawings, plans or other information to support your application.
ARRIVAL
Oyé’s Traders Managers, will be on site the day before the event (Friday 19th June) and will direct you to your allocated space upon arrival. Many factors are considered in the positioning of your stall and your allocated pitch is final. Set up times are between 9.00am and 6:00pm on Friday. If you cannot set up entirely on Friday, please make arrangements for your structure/stall to be set up and you may then arrive on-site Saturday morning from 9.00am (security will not let you on-site prior to this so please do not arrive earlier!) ALL traders must be ready to trade from 11.30am and no vehicles are permitted to move on or off site after 11.30am.
A reminder email with details will be sent to all traders nearer to the festival but please keep a copy of the application form and terms and conditions for your reference.
MISCONDUCT
Any Trader who is rude, abusive or conducting themselves in an inappropriate manner to any member of the Oyé team will be asked to leave the site immediately and no refund will be given.
SECURITY
Overnight security will be provided at Sefton Park for the festival site. Traders wishing to camp overnight on Friday and/or Saturday do so at their own risk and the site should be cleared on Sunday night as it is a public space.
Africa Oyé will not be liable for any loss or damage to any trader's property, products or possessions.
Details of nearby accommodation can be found at www.visitliverpool.com.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity must be ordered on your application form if required. The cost of the power you require should be factored into your 50% deposit
PLEASE ENSURE YOU SELECT THE CORRECT POWER AMOUNT IN YOUR APPLICATION AS THIS IS ALL ORDERED BEFORE THE FESTIVAL FACTORED IN TO OUR SITE PLANS. IF YOU HAVE DIFFERENT POWER REQUIREMENTS TO THOSE APPLIED AND PAID FOR OYÉ IS NOT OBLIGATED TO PROVIDE THE DIFFERENT POWER AND THIS MAY LEAD TO YOU NOT BEING ABLE TO TRADE
ENQUIRIES & CONTACT DETAILS
All trading enquiries should be directed to the Traders Managers. You can reach them by email at traders@africaoye.com
Please note that this inbox is not constantly monitored so there may be a delay in responses
FIRE & SAFETY
All electrical equipment must be in good condition and correct storage procedures adhered to. You will need to supply your own fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
Traders must have current PAT certificates on hand at the festival ready for inspection by a Health & Safety Officer.
Gas powered appliances and correct storage procedures must be adhered to and all relevant documentation and fire extinguishers must be available for inspection on site by the Health and safety officer.
WASTE DISPOSAL
Traders are expected to keep their surrounding area clean throughout the duration of the festival and have black bin bags on their stall. Bins will be provided across the site and will be easily accessible to traders.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & TRADING STANDARDS
Traders are expected to fully comply with current Health & Safety and Environmental Health legislation and adhere to Liverpool City Council's Trading Standards. Stalls will be inspected during the weekend by EHO and any that fail to comply with relevant legislation may be shut down and will not be given a refund of fees.
Traders are required to co-operate with site managers, security, emergency services and organisers of the festival.
AUTHORISED VEHICLES
There must be no movement of vehicles on-site once the festival has opened. If you need a refrigerated vehicle on-site you must notify the Traders Manager well in advance of the festival to determine any power/siting requirements and an appropriate charge will be levied. We will only allow one vehicle per trader to stay onsite, any additional vehicles must be parked offsite (not in the park) Any vehicles not displaying a valid parking pass will be removed.
SUB-LETTING
There will be no sub-letting of stalls under any circumstances. Any Trader found to be sub-letting will be closed down and have to leave the festival site and no refunds of trader’s rental and fees will be offered. If a trader who has not gone through the official application process is found to be selling goods or services at the festival, they will be removed immediately.
WITHDRAWAL FROM FESTIVAL
If you wish to withdraw from trading at Oyé after a successful application, 50% of traders’ rental fees, and power fees will be refunded if notice is given by Friday 8th May 2026, after this date no rental and fees will be refunded.
Please note that this policy applies regardless of the reason for withdrawal.
SITE DEPARTURE
At the end of the festival (Sunday evening) you must ensure your pitch is left exactly as it was when you arrived – clean and free of any waste!
Food waste is not to be emptied onto the grass! This must be taken away with you and any rubbish put into the bins provided or taken away.
Waste Oil must be taken away with you !
In the past we have been fined as a result of certain traders’ inconsiderate behaviour which has subsequently led to us applying a fine of £200 for site clearance to any offending trader. As a consequence, the fee for festival clearance has now been increased.
If you are happy with the Information given and you agree to commit to trade for the whole weekend then please complete the following application form.
NB: There is no option to trade for one day only