Describe your service here. What makes it great? Tell people what you offer, where it’s available and the price.

Describe your service here. What makes it great? Tell people what you offer, where it’s available and the price.

DO YOU WANT TO WORK AT UNRIVALLED MARKETS? 🎪 With our busy summer period coming up, we’re looking for another Event Team Member to join our team! 📍 Location: South East Melbourne suburbs 📅 Work: Most Fridays from 2pm + one Saturday per month. Pay rate starting at $30 per hour 🎪 Experience: Some event experience essential 🚗 Transport: Own reliable transport required If you’re energetic, reliable, hands-on and enjoy working in a busy event environment, we’d love to hear from you! Interested? Please complete the application form on our website. If you’re suitable for the role, we’ll be in touch. 👉 Job Vacancies I Music Performer I Unrivalled Events

Makers Markets are experiencing the same sales challenges as traditional brick-and-mortar stores. You can no longer just show up and expect sales to happen; you need to actively work to attract shopper dollars. Hopefully, this article will help you convert more people who stop by your stall. My name is Paul Harvey, and I am the Director of Unrivalled Events , which organizes over 50 markets annually in Melbourne's South East. I frequently walk around these markets to observe sales techniques and stall layouts, believing that this will encourage many stallholders to consider their setup and stall presentation. Market stalls are about creating a friendly, low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity, rather than aggressive selling. Asking the right question can get people to stop, engage in conversation, and essentially sell to themselves. Firstly, market shoppers need to be attracted to your stall by something appealing, whether it's something they desire immediately or plan to purchase later. They might not buy from you on their first visit; it could take several visits before they decide to make a purchase. This is also the benefit of being a Permanent Having a stall at a monthly market helps you gain repeat business because customers know your location and what you offer. In contrast, being a one-time casual stallholder makes it challenging to build awareness and customer loyalty. Stall Set Up There are several stall setups, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Table across the front - This arrangement showcases your products immediately to customers. Ideally, your displays should have height for easy visibility, with the most valuable space being the farthest corner of your stall as people approach it. Walk In Stall - This setup is a U-shaped layout similar to a traditional shop. However, it might be intimidating for shoppers to enter your space, especially if you are standing inside. Reverse L Shaped Stall - This setup is shorter at the front but features a long table along the side, allowing people to walk through without feeling pressured. Visit these stalls to determine which one suits you best. Keep track of how many people stop by your stall; this will show if there's interest in your product at this market. If no one stops, you may need to rethink your strategy, as your product might be too niche for this market or it may not stand out. Consider who your target demographic is and whether they are present at this market. Signage It's crucial for people to quickly understand "What you do" and "What you are called." This can be achieved by: A-Frames - Permitted in some markets and highly effective. Top of Marquee Banner Back of Marquee Banner On Table Signage One Hero Product at Eye Level Having these elements is essential; without them, you risk missing the opportunity to capture a shopper's attention. Sales Pitches 👉 Ask one question, then remain silent. Silence can feel uncomfortable, but it encourages the customer to speak — and their talking can lead to a purchase. If they pause, you have a potential sale :) I often hear market stalls starting with product details like "it's handmade" or "it's this size," which doesn't engage the shopper. There's a reason they stopped, and you need to discover what it is. Try asking a few different questions. Some stalls say nothing, making the shopper feel like there's a lack of interest. “Are you shopping for yourself or a gift today?” “What caught your eye?” "Can I show you our most popular product?" “What made you stop here instead of the other stalls?” “How long have you been coming to this market?” If they respond with an answer Gently guide the conversation with another question towards the sale, without being pushy. “Does this seem like something you’d actually use?” “Which one would be a better fit for you — this or that?” “If you were to choose one, which color/style would you prefer?” "What is your approximate budget?" Soft Closing Questions “Would you like to try/feel/test it?” “Would this make a thoughtful gift?” "Go ahead, treat yourself today." These are general questions just use Chat GPT to ask " Sales Pitch for " your product" for outdoor markets and see specific questions you can ask. I hope this article prompts some reflection, as I understand that most people's sales are currently declining, and this might help you get a bit more from your customers.

Krispys Smash Burgers made it an amazing clean sweep by taking out the Title of the Best 'Overall' & People's Choice' Street Food Stall at the Inaugural Melbourne Street Food Awards at the Food Yard Mornington on Friday November 24. The Melbourne Street Food Awards was staged over Five Heats from June and culminated in the Grand Final with Stalls battling it out for the $5,000 worth of Market Credits with Organiser Unrivalled Events. Director Paul Harvey was delighted with the 1st year of the Awards "The event has captured the imagination of both the Food Stands and the Public with all heats being full to capacity with Trucks and well attended by the general public. The reason we created the Awards was to take Street Food in Australia to the next level. These days you can't just turn up at event and people will buy your product to be successful you need to build your brand and that starts with social media and then goes onto other areas like presentation and look of your Food Stand along with the Theatre of cooking the Street Food on the spot. What has become evident is that 90% of the winners had all of these elements so hopefully now that will encourage all other Street Food Stands to follow suit." The rain poured on Grand Final Night but that did not stop the crowd from turning up to support this event and they were not disappointed in the standard of food on offer. Head Judge of the 'Overall' Category was Andrew Ballard a former Australian Chef of the Year and Captain of the Australian Culinary Team was also impressed with the level of Street Food in Australia "The Food was stunning. I'm blown away by the standard as it went above and beyond with everything we looked at like presentation, look of the stall, service and of course flavour. The winner Krispys had the Full Package, and this is just the start for these Awards." Winning Street Food Stall Kris from Krispys Burgers who has only been going for 2 years said 'Its Awesome. Its a simple burger done well and with love and I appreciate the love from the followers who came down tonight it means alot" So that wraps up the 2023 Titles and they have already been locked back in for 2024 starting in June at the Food Yard Mornington again.

Find out the dates for the 50 plus Street Food Truck and Handmade Makers Markets organised by Unrivalled Events in Melbourne MARKET CALENDAR 2026 Winter May - September Dates Market Name Market Venue 2026 Friday August 14 Soul Night Market Mornington PCT, Mornington Friday August 21 Soul Night Market Moorabbin Morris Moor, Moorabbin Saturday August 29 The 5ifth Market Bicentennial Park,Chelsea Friday September 4 Soul Night Market Mordialloc Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc Friday September 25 Mt Martha South Beach Market Mt Martha House Lawn Saturday September 26 The 5ifth Market Bicentennial Park,Chelsea Market Times Soul Night Market – 5pm – 9pm All Other Day Markets 10am – 2pm 2026 Winter Market Calendar Please check the website and social media before attending. Calendar last updated 3rd July 2026

Discover Unrivalled Events' Boutique Street Food and Handmade Makers Markets across Melbourne, including Mt Martha, Mornington, Brighton, Chelsea, and Pakenham. Explore vibrant markets this weekend! We Create'Unrivalled' Markets Calendar Book Stall Welcome to Unrivalled Events, your premier destination for the finest markets in South Eastern Melbourne suburbs. With 50 vibrant markets throughout the year, we offer a diverse range of options, from boutique and high-end day street food and makers markets to our hugely popular Soul Night Markets. Explore our bustling venues on the Mornington Peninsula, Mt Martha, Mornington, Sorrento and Hastings, as well as Bayside locations including Brighton, Moorabbin, Chelsea, Mordialloc, and Pakenham. With 60-100 stalls at our day and night markets, there’s truly something for everyone—join us for an unforgettable shopping and dining experience! APPLY ATTENTION STALLHOLDERS Click on this page to find out how to become an Unrivalled Events Stallholder DAY MARKETS Times 10-2pm PUBLIC HOLIDAYS JAN, APR, JUN, SEP, NOV NEW MARKET COMING SOON 1ST SUNDAY OCT - APR (exc MAR) LAST SATURDAY SEP - APR (exc DEC) 5TH SATURDAY MAY & AUG ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER NIGHT MARKETS Times 5-9pm VAR & 3rd FRIDAY NOV - MAR HASTINGS BRIGHTON 2nd & 3rd FRIDAY JUN - AUG MORNINGTON MOORABBIN 1ST FRIDAY FEB & APR SORRENTO 1ST FRIDAY SEP - DEC MORDIALLOC ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER Calender Our Upcoming Markets The links on the event take you to location details of the market. This will also have the latest status of the market like if it is cancelled STALLS SOLD OUT Soul Night Market Moorabbin Fri, 21 Aug Morris Moor 75+ Street Food and Makers Market held indoors at the Industrial Morris Moor Car Park in Moorabbin. Heaters and Festoon Lighting adds to the Night Market feels SHOP.EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE Share Learn more STALLS SOLD OUT The 5ifth Market Sat, 29 Aug Bicentennial Park A High Quality Market with 100+ makers and food/drink stalls at the picturesque Bicentennial Park in Chelsea STROLL.GRAZE.BUY.PLAY Share MORE INFO STALLS SOLD OUT Soul Night Market Mordialloc Fri, 04 Sept Peter Scullin Reserve 60+ Street Food and Makers Market held outside with our Street Food and Drink Trucks along with fire heaters and festoon lighting to make it a real Night Market experience. SHOP.EAT.DRINK.SOCIALISE Share MORE INFO STALLS SOLD OUT Mt Martha South Beach Market Fri, 25 Sept Mount Martha House Community Centre One of the most stunning market location's in Australia. 60+ maker and food & drink stalls along with live music. MAKERS.CREATORS.FOODIES.EXPLORERS Share Learn more Lakeside Market Pakenham Sun, 04 Oct Cardinia Cultural Centre A boutique street food truck and handmade makers market with 60+ stalls set around the stunning Lakeside Lake in Pakenham MEET.TALK.SPEND.EAT Share MORE INFO We'd love to keep you updated with the latest on our markets. Please enter your email below to receive our newsletter. Thank you! Subscribe to our newsletter • Don’t miss out! Email* Join I want to subscribe to your mailing list.

The page where we list our event staff vacancies or if you are a singer or busker then fill this page out to be considered as a performer at our markets JOB VACANCIES Current Vacancies We are currently looking for the following Casual Event Staff Must be available on some weekends with 7am - 11 am shifts and preferably Fridays with 2-6pm or 10pm shifts. Must have Event Experience. Pay starting at $30.00 per hour Singers / Buskers We are currently fully booked. If you are a solo acoustic artist please fill out the form and we will be in touch with any opportunities If you are interested in the above vacancies then please fill out the Application Form opposite and we will be in touch. First name* Last name* Email* Mobile* Address* Link to Resume* If you don't have an online resume upload file below and in this box put www.unrivalledevents.com.au File upload Upload Resume File If your resume is not linkable then please upload a file Submit