Dumfries & Galloway Carnival
29–31 January 2027
Trade at Carnival
Bring your business to the heart of Dumfries & Galloway Carnival. We're inviting local makers, independent businesses, food traders and producers to trade in Dumfries town centre during Carnival from 29–31 January 2027.
Stalls • Street Food • Makers
Why trade?
Be part of a busy winter celebration with live entertainment, family audiences and visitors from across Dumfries & Galloway.
Who is it for?
Ideal for local makers, creative businesses, street food, coffee, and regional food and drink producers.
Limited pitches available – early applications encouraged
Food & Drink Traders
We're looking for a brilliant mix of food and drink traders to help feed Carnival.
Food and drink pitches will operate across the three days of Carnival, with trading opportunities around Fountain Square.
Pitch fee: £375 for all three days
Limited to just 7 traders — spaces are strictly limited.
Why Trade at Carnival?
THOUSANDS OF VISITORS
A major free event bringing audiences into Dumfries town centre.
THREE DAYS OF CARNIVAL
Activity running from Friday through Sunday.
PROMOTION INCLUDED
Traders promoted through the Carnival website, printed event material and social media campaign.
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
A platform to showcase the best of Dumfries & Galloway makers, producers and independent businesses.
We're inviting local makers, creators, independent businesses, food traders and producers to join us as thousands of people come into Dumfries for three days of Carnival, music, performance and light.
We're particularly keen to showcase businesses and products from Dumfries & Galloway and the wider Borderlands.
Before You Apply
DATES
29–31 January 2027
TRADING HOURS
12pm – 11pm
PITCH
Self-running
ELECTRICITY
Not provided outside
WASTE
Waste disposal on site
SECURITY
24-hour security patrol included
CUSTOMER FACILITIES
Food and drink seating area and customer waste facilities included
Come and trade with us
Whether you're a small maker trying a market for the first time or an established street-food business, we'd love to hear from you.
Choose the opportunity that's right for you and submit your application.
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