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Attention local creators, side hustlers, and small business owners! The Grand Popup is your prime spot to flaunt your talents and products to our community. Join us to showcase your unique offerings and connect with eager customers right here in the heart of Johannesburg.

Before applying to the market, please take a moment to read through our Terms & Conditions below. These guidelines ensure a seamless experience for all vendors and help us maintain the high standards of our market. By submitting your application, you agree to abide by these terms. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to having you as part of our community!

TS & CS

1. TERMS AGREED BY THE HOSTS AND THE VENDOR

1. Applications & Payment

    1. Application: Submission of an application does not guarantee a spot. The Hosts curate the Grand Pop Up markets to ensure a diverse mix of products and avoid oversaturation in any one category. Each application will be considered carefully and successful Vendors will be notified using the contact details provided. 
    2. Payment: Once a Vendor has been notified of their successful application, a Vendor’s stand is only confirmed upon receipt of full payment. If payment is not received by the specified deadline, the Vendor’s stand goes to the next Vendor on the waiting list.
    3. Cancellations: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the market date. For cancellations made prior to that, a 50% credit may be applied to a future market at the Grand Pop Up’s discretion.

2. Market Logistics

    1. Set up: The Vendors will be granted access to the venue prior to the market, and dates and times to set up their stand will be communicated to the Vendor the week before each Market. Should the setup date and time be changed, the Hosts will inform the Vendors accordingly. 
    2. During the market, the Vendor will be allowed a maximum of one car per stall to be parked on the premises.
    3. A Vendor is expected to stay for the full duration of the market.
    4. Stand Boundaries & presentations: Each Vendor’s stand shall not exceed the allocated dimensions unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties (i.e. the vendor and the Hosts). Any additional space required will be subject to an appropriate fee.
    5. Should the Vendor have opted for an undercover/indoor stall, the Vendor may bring their own display units and 1 (one) additional table. The Hosts will provide a trestle table and white table cloth per stand. Should an additional table be brought by the Vendor, the Vendor will bring their own white or branded tablecloth(s) which are to be long enough to reach the ground.
    6. Should the Vendor have opted for a patio or outside stall, the Vendor will bring their own white/grey/navy/black/neutral/branded gazebo, table(s), white or branded tablecloth(s) and chair. Patio Vendors do not need to bring a gazebo.
    7. The Vendor will maintain a tidy and professional stand, ensuring visually appealing displays during the duration of the event

3. Payments & Sales:

  1. Payment equipment: The Vendor shall be responsible for providing their own Yoco machines or any necessary equipment for payment transactions during the event.
  2. Total sales submission: As agreed upon, the Vendor will be required to present their total sales Yoco statement for the weekend to the Hosts who will in turn invoice the Vendor for 5% of their total sales. These are due by the end of the first week after the market.

4. Vendor Conduct & Compliance

    1. Product Quality: Vendors may only sell items listed in their application. No “surprise” inventory that conflicts with the Grand Pop Up’s curation.
    2. Professionalism: The Vendor and their staff shall dress appropriately and maintain a clean and neat appearance. They shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
    3. The use of loud, distracting music or noise by the Vendor or their staff at the event is strictly prohibited.
    4. The Vendor will leave the venue free from litter and in the same condition as it was before the event.

5. Marketing, PR & Media Consent

By participating in a Grand Pop Up market, the Vendor hereby acknowledges and agrees to the following:

  1. Capture of Content: The Vendor grants the Grand Pop Up and its authorized representatives the irrevocable right to take photographs, video recordings, and digital media (“Content”) of the Vendor’s stall, products, staff, and branding during the course of a market.
  2. Unrestricted Usage: The Vendor agrees that the Grand Pop Up and its authorised representatives may use, edit, publish, and distribute this Content in any format now known or hereafter developed—including but not limited to social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), website galleries, email newsletters, and printed promotional materials.
  3. Promotional Intent: Such Content will be utilized for the sole purpose of advertising and promoting the Grand Pop Up as a brand, as well as highlighting the quality and diversity of the current and/or previous Vendor community.
  4. No Compensation/Royalties: The Vendor acknowledges that they are not entitled to any financial compensation, royalties, or approval rights regarding the use of this Content.
  5. Reciprocity: While the Grand Pop Up owns the rights to the professional media captured by its team and/or representatives, vendors are encouraged to “tag” the Grand Pop Up in their own content to foster a mutually beneficial digital ecosystem.

6. Weather & Vendor Cancellation

The Grand Pop Up and the Hosts shall not be held liable or responsible for any weather conditions before or during the market, including but not limited to rain, wind, extreme heat, cold, or any other adverse weather circumstances. Participation in the market remains at the Vendor’s sole discretion. Should a Vendor elect not to attend, cancel, or vacate their stall due to weather concerns, no refunds, credits, reimbursements, or transfers will be issued under any circumstances.

7. Liability & Indemnity

    1. The Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Hosts and the Grand Pop Up against any liability for damages or losses suffered by the Vendor, their staff, customers, visitors, or any other person on the premises, irrespective of the cause. 
    2. The Vendor is solely responsible for their stock and property and indemnifies the Hosts and the Grand Pop Up against any theft or damages, of any nature whatsoever, to their stock or property. 
    3. The Vendor has the option to leave their stock overnight at the venue, at its sole discretion. The venue will have 24-hour security; however, the Hosts and/or the Grand Pop Up will not be held liable for any loss, theft, damage, or disappearance of the Vendor’s stock during this period. 
    4. The Vendor will be held liable for any damages, direct or consequential, caused to the premises by any person as a result of negligence on the part of the Vendor, the Vendor’s equipment and their staff.
    5. The Grand Pop Up reserves the right to postpone or cancel any scheduled market, where in its sole, but reasonable discretion, such postponement and/or cancellation is necessary. 

VENUE: THE ROYAL JOHANNESBURG GOLF CLUB, 1 Fairway Avenue, Linksfield North, Johannesburg 2192

POP UP MARKET DATES:

  • 25th and 26th July 2026 (Sass The Venue)
  • 5th and 6th September 2026 (Royal Johannesburg)
  • 21st and 22nd November 2026 (Royal Johannesburg)

We aim to curate a refined and inviting atmosphere brimming with vibrant daily activities. This event will feature an array of vendors offering their unique products. We do not doubt that this occasion will exceed the extraordinary success of your previous pop ups.

We cordially invite you to apply to become a vendor at our Grand first Pop Up in April this year, should you feel your product is unique and extraordinary.

STALL FEES

JULY MARKET (Sass The Venue)

The fee for both days for a:

– Single Stand (Indoors) is R3,100.00

– Double Stand (Indoors) is R6,000.00

– Single Stand (Outside on the patio undercover) is R3,000.00

– Single Stand (Outside) is R2,000.00

SEPTEMBER & NOVEMBER MARKET (Royal Johannesburg)

The fee for both days for a:

– Single Stand (Indoors) is R3,000.00

– Double Stand (Indoors) is R5,500.00

– Single Stand (Outside) is R1,950.00

with each space measuring approximately 9 square meters. Over and above the selected stand fee, we will also charge a 5% commission fee on all sales over the 2 days. Should you require additional space, you are welcome to take 2 stalls at a discounted rate for a double stand.

To facilitate your participation, we will provide a trestle table and a chair per stall indoors. Additionally, vendors are welcome to bring their own display units and one extra table. We emphasise the importance of maintaining neat and professional stalls, as presentation is key. Should you need an additional table, we kindly request that vendors bring their own and their own tablecloth, ensuring it is white and reaches the ground or contact us to check availability of extra tables. 

While the Pop Up will be held indoors, we also have space for vendors on the patio and area outside. Should you select this option you would be required to bring your own gazebo, table, chair and table cloth. Table cloths needs to be white and reach the ground. Gazebos should be white, grey or neutral unless they are branded with your particular brand.  Vendors who select this option will be able to lock their stock in the venue overnight. Patio vendors do not need to bring a gazebo.

Please note that vendors will need to have their own Yoco machines for payment transactions. 5% of total sales will be invoiced for.

The venues offer free parking. However, should it get full, people can park on the street outside where security is present.

There will be food and beverages at this Pop Up. There are two restaurants on the premises of Royal Johannesburg for guests and plenty of food at Sass The Venue available for guests.

Stalls need to be ready half an hour before opening to the public on each day.

Payment must be made once your application has been approved.

We eagerly anticipate your presence and look forward to a mutually beneficial collaboration. If you have any questions or need any more help, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

1. TERMS AGREED BY THE HOSTS AND THE VENDOR

1. Applications & Payment

    1. Application: Submission of an application does not guarantee a spot. The Hosts curate the Grand Pop Up markets to ensure a diverse mix of products and avoid oversaturation in any one category. Each application will be considered carefully and successful Vendors will be notified using the contact details provided. 
    2. Payment: Once a Vendor has been notified of their successful application, a Vendor’s stand is only confirmed upon receipt of full payment. If payment is not received by the specified deadline, the Vendor’s stand goes to the next Vendor on the waiting list.
    3. Cancellations: No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 7 days of the market date. For cancellations made prior to that, a 50% credit may be applied to a future market at the Grand Pop Up’s discretion.

2. Market Logistics

    1. Set up: The Vendors will be granted access to the venue prior to the market, and dates and times to set up their stand will be communicated to the Vendor the week before each Market. Should the setup date and time be changed, the Hosts will inform the Vendors accordingly. 
    2. During the market, the Vendor will be allowed a maximum of one car per stall to be parked on the premises.
    3. A Vendor is expected to stay for the full duration of the market.
    4. Stand Boundaries & presentations: Each Vendor’s stand shall not exceed the allocated dimensions unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties (i.e. the vendor and the Hosts). Any additional space required will be subject to an appropriate fee.
    5. Should the Vendor have opted for an undercover/indoor stall, the Vendor may bring their own display units and 1 (one) additional table. The Hosts will provide a trestle table and white table cloth per stand. Should an additional table be brought by the Vendor, the Vendor will bring their own white or branded tablecloth(s) which are to be long enough to reach the ground.
    6. Should the Vendor have opted for a patio or outside stall, the Vendor will bring their own white/grey/navy/black/neutral/branded gazebo, table(s), white or branded tablecloth(s) and chair. Patio Vendors do not need to bring a gazebo.
    7. The Vendor will maintain a tidy and professional stand, ensuring visually appealing displays during the duration of the event

3. Payments & Sales:

  1. Payment equipment: The Vendor shall be responsible for providing their own Yoco machines or any necessary equipment for payment transactions during the event.
  2. Total sales submission: As agreed upon, the Vendor will be required to present their total sales Yoco statement for the weekend to the Hosts who will in turn invoice the Vendor for 5% of their total sales. These are due by the end of the first week after the market.

4. Vendor Conduct & Compliance

    1. Product Quality: Vendors may only sell items listed in their application. No “surprise” inventory that conflicts with the Grand Pop Up’s curation.
    2. Professionalism: The Vendor and their staff shall dress appropriately and maintain a clean and neat appearance. They shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner.
    3. The use of loud, distracting music or noise by the Vendor or their staff at the event is strictly prohibited.
    4. The Vendor will leave the venue free from litter and in the same condition as it was before the event.

5. Marketing, PR & Media Consent

By participating in a Grand Pop Up market, the Vendor hereby acknowledges and agrees to the following:

  1. Capture of Content: The Vendor grants the Grand Pop Up and its authorized representatives the irrevocable right to take photographs, video recordings, and digital media (“Content”) of the Vendor’s stall, products, staff, and branding during the course of a market.
  2. Unrestricted Usage: The Vendor agrees that the Grand Pop Up and its authorised representatives may use, edit, publish, and distribute this Content in any format now known or hereafter developed—including but not limited to social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook), website galleries, email newsletters, and printed promotional materials.
  3. Promotional Intent: Such Content will be utilized for the sole purpose of advertising and promoting the Grand Pop Up as a brand, as well as highlighting the quality and diversity of the current and/or previous Vendor community.
  4. No Compensation/Royalties: The Vendor acknowledges that they are not entitled to any financial compensation, royalties, or approval rights regarding the use of this Content.
  5. Reciprocity: While the Grand Pop Up owns the rights to the professional media captured by its team and/or representatives, vendors are encouraged to “tag” the Grand Pop Up in their own content to foster a mutually beneficial digital ecosystem.

6. Weather & Vendor Cancellation

The Grand Pop Up and the Hosts shall not be held liable or responsible for any weather conditions before or during the market, including but not limited to rain, wind, extreme heat, cold, or any other adverse weather circumstances. Participation in the market remains at the Vendor’s sole discretion. Should a Vendor elect not to attend, cancel, or vacate their stall due to weather concerns, no refunds, credits, reimbursements, or transfers will be issued under any circumstances.

7. Liability & Indemnity

    1. The Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Hosts and the Grand Pop Up against any liability for damages or losses suffered by the Vendor, their staff, customers, visitors, or any other person on the premises, irrespective of the cause. 
    2. The Vendor is solely responsible for their stock and property and indemnifies the Hosts and the Grand Pop Up against any theft or damages, of any nature whatsoever, to their stock or property. 
    3. The Vendor has the option to leave their stock overnight at the venue, at its sole discretion. The venue will have 24-hour security; however, the Hosts and/or the Grand Pop Up will not be held liable for any loss, theft, damage, or disappearance of the Vendor’s stock during this period. 
    4. The Vendor will be held liable for any damages, direct or consequential, caused to the premises by any person as a result of negligence on the part of the Vendor, the Vendor’s equipment and their staff.
    5. The Grand Pop Up reserves the right to postpone or cancel any scheduled market, where in its sole, but reasonable discretion, such postponement and/or cancellation is necessary. 

VENUE: THE ROYAL JOHANNESBURG GOLF CLUB, 1 Fairway Avenue, Linksfield North, Johannesburg 2192

POP UP MARKET DATES:

  • 25th and 26th July 2026 (Sass The Venue)
  • 5th and 6th September 2026 (Royal Johannesburg)
  • 21st and 22nd November 2026 (Royal Johannesburg)

We aim to curate a refined and inviting atmosphere brimming with vibrant daily activities. This event will feature an array of vendors offering their unique products. We do not doubt that this occasion will exceed the extraordinary success of your previous pop ups.

We cordially invite you to apply to become a vendor at our Grand first Pop Up in April this year, should you feel your product is unique and extraordinary.

STALL FEES

JULY MARKET (Sass The Venue)

The fee for both days for a:

– Single Stand (Indoors) is R3,100.00

– Double Stand (Indoors) is R6,000.00

– Single Stand (Outside on the patio undercover) is R3,000.00

– Single Stand (Outside) is R2,000.00

SEPTEMBER & NOVEMBER MARKET (Royal Johannesburg)

The fee for both days for a:

– Single Stand (Indoors) is R3,000.00

– Double Stand (Indoors) is R5,500.00

– Single Stand (Outside) is R1,950.00

with each space measuring approximately 9 square meters. Over and above the selected stand fee, we will also charge a 5% commission fee on all sales over the 2 days. Should you require additional space, you are welcome to take 2 stalls at a discounted rate for a double stand.

To facilitate your participation, we will provide a trestle table and a chair per stall indoors. Additionally, vendors are welcome to bring their own display units and one extra table. We emphasise the importance of maintaining neat and professional stalls, as presentation is key. Should you need an additional table, we kindly request that vendors bring their own and their own tablecloth, ensuring it is white and reaches the ground or contact us to check availability of extra tables. 

While the Pop Up will be held indoors, we also have space for vendors on the patio and area outside. Should you select this option you would be required to bring your own gazebo, table, chair and table cloth. Table cloths needs to be white and reach the ground. Gazebos should be white, grey or neutral unless they are branded with your particular brand.  Vendors who select this option will be able to lock their stock in the venue overnight. Patio vendors do not need to bring a gazebo.

Please note that vendors will need to have their own Yoco machines for payment transactions. 5% of total sales will be invoiced for.

The venues offer free parking. However, should it get full, people can park on the street outside where security is present.

There will be food and beverages at this Pop Up. There are two restaurants on the premises of Royal Johannesburg for guests and plenty of food at Sass The Venue available for guests.

Stalls need to be ready half an hour before opening to the public on each day.

Payment must be made once your application has been approved.

We eagerly anticipate your presence and look forward to a mutually beneficial collaboration. If you have any questions or need any more help, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.


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