We deplore the copying of other members’ work and will act on a complaint; the offending members may be asked to leave the Association without refund of any monies paid.

The cost of electricity will be included in your stand costs and electricity will be available at all shows with the exception of those marked “no power” at which you may be able to use a generator. Please see the information on each show. We have imposed a limit on the amount of power you may use as follows: –

Jewellery and stands of 3.5 metres and over – 600 watts – 4 x 150 watt lights.

All crafts and stands under 3 metres – 450 watts – 3 x 150 lights.

Low voltage lights are encouraged and provide an excellent light for your products.

Whatever lighting system you have, you should not exceed your limit and in this way we can maintain supplies. Should you have special requirements e.g. demonstration machines, fridges etc. let us know and we will make special arrangements for you.

Electricity is available to you during the show opening hours, within the pavilion only.

Electrical equipment – you must provide your own lighting equipment, which must be to the following specifications:-

Extension Lead – 15mm cable, minimum 6 metres long with unbreakable plug with a 5 amp fuse.

Fourway – connect your extension lead to a 4-way fused box. 2-way blocks are not allowed.

Lights – purchase good quality spot lights and if metal, earth them using .75m 3-core cable. Fit correct bulbs for lights – do not go over 100 watts.

Halogen lights – maximum bulb size 150 watts and equipment must have a toughened glass cover.

No equipment can be used that does not comply with these specifications – there will be no exceptions.

All equipment must be PAT tested (the RCA electrician can help with this if required).

Note: – Power only available within the pavilion during show hours. Owners of refrigerated vehicles which need 24 hour power must make arrangements with us prior to the event. Power for caravans overnight only is at the discretion of the show manager at each event and should be booked directly with our electrician.

These will be sent about 10 days in advance only after receipt of payment for space. The show authorities strictly control the allocation of tickets. We request 2 people and 1 car pass per stand; we then distribute these as we think you will require them. Caravan passes, when appropriate, will also be sent. Vehicles are not allowed on the showground during the show and must be parked as directed.

At the major 2, 3 or 4-day shows it is essential to ‘set-up’ on the afternoon/evening before the show. Please arrange to set-up anytime from 12 noon to 8.00pm. when the manager will secure the pavilion or building.

At some shows a £10 – £50 charge is made for your vehicle to enable you to take it onto the showground. This is refundable when you take your vehicle off the showground.

We ask senior members to take charge of our pavilion. This is a voluntary job and your co-operation is appreciated. Some help with locking up at night and clearing up any rubbish in front of your stands, will be most helpful.

This is a self-help organisation. Our members’ ages range from 17 to 80, so a great deal of tolerance is required. This is your living and your attitude on your stand is just as important as your work. Sales are made by meeting the customer halfway across the counter, not hidden behind it reading, or even eating a bacon sandwich.

We keep our overheads to a minimum by not sending you too many pieces of literature about each show – please ask the Manager if you have any problems.

Do not go to the Show Secretary’s Office – they will refer you back to the Manager.

Managers are usually allocated a caravan space close to the pavilion to enable them to carry out their duties – this is for manager’s only.

The Rural Crafts website is well used and we constantly up-date. As a Rural Crafts member we would welcome reciprocal links, to include images if you wish.

Please email images to us or we can take them from your website, providing the image quality is of a good standard – do let us have your information with your Booking Form.

Note. If you are employing someone to look after your stand, you should make sure they are fully acquainted with our methods of working.

The Rural Crafts Association has, for the past 20 years, included specialist food producers in its pavilions.

The value-added food element has proved very popular and has been most successful for both food makers and visitors. Indeed, these “Food Piazzas” have proved an invaluable source of income to both new and established companies.

Should you wish to be included and take advantage of the stability that a regular programme of public sales provides, we should be happy to accommodate you. We do ask that you practice the standard hygiene requirements as laid down by the relevant authorities. This includes providing your own washing facilities, Health and Hygiene officials inspect stands individually.

Please note: you must have approval from the RCA before “cooking” or “catering” in any form.

In addition to the Food Piazzas and where space allows, we provide a refreshment area with chairs, tables, umbrellas and entertainers to provide an interesting, restful area where our visitors can enjoy the atmosphere.

To book space which can start at 2 metres frontage then multiples of 0.5 metre up to 6 metres: please complete the booking form and send to our office, or during the season you may telephone/email your booking if you are already a member of the Association. Please see details on each event in the Summer Season section.

If you are using gas you must inform us so we can allocate a space by an external wall, the length of pipe must be long enough to have your gas bottle outside. No naked flames allowed at Yorkshire.