Cottage Industry Events Ltd
You’re here because you’re a maker or a crafter or a wholesaler of bespoke goods…
Or maybe you’re an artist, a leather worker, or a designer…
Whatever it is you do, or make, we can help you reach your customers…
Before we go on though… ask yourself has any of the following ever happened to you?
You turn up at the event only to find the only loading space only offers a 15-minute loading window… oh, and you needed to book it a week ago!
Or better yet, the venue is in as pedestrian only area and the nearest parking space is half a mile from the venue…
And when you get there! You find out that your 6-metre square pitch, is a 3-foot wobbly table opposite a reggae sound system on the fifth floor in sub-hall Z… oh, and the lift is only for staff!
Still, with a stiff upper lip you manage to get your goods to your table only to find the electricity you need requires an industrial, 3-phase adapter, a thirty foot extension cable, and someone with a twenty-five-foot ladder.
So, you go looking for the manager only to discover they were last sighted in December 2021…
Eventually, you somehow make it work, only to discover the organisers haven’t publicised the event at all and the two men and dog who have managed to make it through the door, are beset upon by every trader in the hall like raptors upon the flock.
However, you soldier on and despite the ear-splitting constant bass of the sound system opposite and the sparse crowd, you do eventually make a sale, only to find the Wi-Fi you paid for is harder to pick up than Radio Singapore. Of course, your buyer doesn’t have any cash, who does these days right?
So an hour before close, the elusive manager miraculously appears with the invoice for your space and a reminder that you must vacate the hall in 30 minutes.
Ring any bells?
Well, we used to trade at the weekend, and we got tired of stuff like this happening to us… and now that you’ve found us, you’re just a few clicks away from weekend opportunities free from such avoidable drama.
Our year-round package of trading opportunities is second to none
… and now that you’ve found us, you’re just a few clicks away from weekend opportunities free from such avoidable drama.
Our organisation began as exhibitors. As we traded at shows great and small, we found ourselves musing over what some organisers got right and where they could do better. The seed grew and soon, we’d come up with our ideas on how we could put together the ideal space for exhibitors and consumers alike.
Today we are the UK’s premier provider of shopping marquees. You can find us at all the top agricultural and county fairs. You may have already seen our bespoke, branded, bunting-blazon, big tops at major events, if not, then allow us to introduce ourselves.
We are Cottage Industry Events
Today, we provide what we believe is the best trading opportunities for traders anywhere in the UK.
What to expect at our events!
- Full exhibition support including production, promotion, and payments support (including e-commerce) https://shopforsomethingdifferent.com/
- Professional full production events with security, on-site management, and easy access for loading.
- Bespoke, branded, well ventilated marquees that are impossible to miss, thoughtfully themed and always situated in the best location.
- Carefully curated shows with like-minded, relevant quality traders. We try to ensure our events are well balanced and we ensure traders are given the optimum position for their goods.
- Well laid out pitches including a clear centre aisle at all our events.
- A laid-back atmosphere with chilled, appropriate piped music played at background level.
- Season traders and first-timers are all welcome and expert guidance and friendly chats for newer traders is always on tap.
- Competitive national rates and added-value services
- Proven track record with thousands of satisfied repeat customers
- Free tea and coffee all day long
- We also offer national coverage via our website for any traders.
- For overnight traders and campers, we also provide cooking facilities as well as all-night security.
- Experience event management well versed in health and safety
