Participant Application Form

Welcome to Stanford in Bloom 2025 – A Celebration of Flowers, Community & Creativity

In 2024, the village of Stanford proudly hosted the first-ever Stanford in Bloom Festival, in partnership with the Chelsea Flowers in Stanford exhibition, sponsored by Grootbos. 18,000 visitors came to experience the charm of our town and the beauty of the festival.

Now, with South Africa winning Gold at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show for its stunning fynbos display by Leon Kluge and Tristan Woudberg, the stage is set for an even more exciting year.

This year’s Stanford in Bloom will bring together the best of what the region has to offer—markets, music, food experiences, special events, and a brand-new landscaping exhibition featuring VIP judges. The theme is flowers, plants, and gardening, and we invite vendors to embrace this spirit with creative, themed offerings.

For vendors, this is more than just a market—it’s a chance to:

• Be part of a highly anticipated, two-week celebration in the heart of Stanford.
• Connect with thousands of visitors looking for unique products, quality food, and memorable experiences.
• Showcase your brand in a vibrant, family-friendly, and creatively charged environment.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Stanford’s heritage charm, this festival offers vendors a unique platform to grow, engage, and thrive.

Join us for a blooming fantastic experience—we’d love to have you with us!

Participation is open to paid-up members of Stanford Tourism & Business. 

Participants will be featured on a dedicated website - www.stanfordinbloom.co.za and will benefit from the association's network, coordination and the use of your branding and logo. In addition, the event will be featured in Stanford Tourism's social media posts, on our website, and in maps and e-booklets. Contributions from participants will be included. (Product licensing opportunities are available.)

Note: if you have trouble filling out the form online, a harcopy is available at Stanford Tourism office or Opwipwinkel Deur Antjies - both located on Queen Victoria Street in Stanford.

For any questions regarding this form please contact info@stanfordinbloom.co.za

The Stanford Association of Tourism and Business (NPO 249-885)

TERMS & CONDITIONS  - 1 MAY 2025 for STANFORD IN BLOOM 2025

1.      Stanford in Bloom is a community event coordinated by the Stanford Association of Tourism and Business t/a Stanford Tourism (STB)

2.     The event’s dates are between 10-24 September 2025 inclusive.

3.     The Chelsea Flowers in Stanford exhibit is organised by – and the responsibility of – the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (GPNR) and /or the Grootbos Foundation (GF).

4.    Participation is open to paid-up Stanford Tourism& Business members.

5.    Whilst it is accepted that not all offerings can be strictly floral, it is expected that participants shall link their offer/presentation to the event’s theme.

6.    The costs to participate and benefits are: 

 Commercial Standard: R400 – website entry+ link + 1 pic 

Commercial Premium: R750 - website entry +link + website detail page + 3 pics.

Non-profit and individuals: R100 - website entry+ link + 1 pic 

7.     Participants agree to indemnify the Stanford Association of Tourism and Business against any claims that might result from the infringement of copyright or trademarks, public liability or personal claims or the transgression of any applicable legislation or regulations.

8.    No counterfeit products may be offered.

9.    The organisers of informal/street/flea markets shall be the participants and shall apply their own T&C’s and fees to their vendors as required. (Clauses 7 and 8 above shall apply to ALL vendors.)  Vendors may register separately to be included in the marketing as detailed above. Whilst all participants are encouraged to optimise every opportunity to trade certain periods are regarded as prime: 

 Friday 12/9: 18:00- 22:00. Saturday 13/9: 10:00 – 18:00. Sunday 14/9 & Wednesday 24/9: 10:00-14:00.

 10.  Participants shall ensure that all waste is removed daily.

11.    NB: the event’s branding and logo are the property of the STB and the GPNR and/or the GF.

1 May 2025