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Calling all Christmas Elves!

As you may know, Kilkenny County Council are supporting a county-wide Christmas Festival in 2016 titled “Yulefest Kilkenny”.

“By developing a Christmas Festive Celebration, we want to create a new, entertaining, exciting and uplifting experience for local people, visitors and returning families during December”

Rothe House has been chosen to play host to a magical Christmas Craft Market for the duration of the festival. This market will be run in tandem with a craft food market located across the street at Grace’s Castle. There will be music provided and a costumed character creating atmosphere and photo opportunities for people attending the event. Entry to Rothe House will be free and the main gate will remain open to allow passers-by uninterrupted access to the stalls. Kilkenny County Council are also investing in a new street lighting scheme to create a trail for visitors and lead them to key locations, such as Rothe House.

The festival will be advertised nationally in the coming months, utilising the expertise of consultants TL Marketing and Presence PR in association with Kilkenny Tourism.

We are seeking craftspeople to take stalls in our charming rooms and courtyards for the dates and trading times listed below. Food and beverage vendors will be required to supply their own all-weather marquees and trade from within the courtyards, all other vendors will be located inside.

  Friday Saturday Sunday
2nd – 4th Dec 5pm – 8pm 10am – 6pm 12pm – 4pm
9th – 11th Dec 5pm – 8pm 10am – 6pm 12pm – 4pm
16th – 18th Dec 5pm – 8pm 10am – 6pm 12pm – 4pm

We are looking for craftspeople and traders to offer our visitors primarily hand-made items and hot beverages.  The cost for each stall for the duration of the festival will be €300 for craft vendors and €500 for beverage vendors.

Vendors taking a pitch for the entire festival will be given priority, but single weekend pitches are available for €150 for craft vendors and €200 for beverage vendors.

To apply for a space, vendors will need to complete THIS FORM and send it with photos of their products by the 30th of September to Rothe House and Garden, Parliament St., Kilkenny or manager@rothehouse.com. All vendors are also required to provide evidence of their Public and Product Liability Insurance. Food and beverage vendors are required to provide evidence that they are registered with the HSE. If you are successful you will be contacted and required to pay the cost for your stall by the 28th of October.