Summer Fair 

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5-8PM, Friday 3rd July & 10AM–3PM, Saturday 4th July 2026

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Following the success of our Winter Market, we are excited to host the Summer Fair!

Become a stallholder

We are accepting applications from independent makers, designers, small businesses and more to fill our venue with a vibrant range of handmade goods for the weekend. We will kick off on Friday at 5pm with a launch evening and open again on Saturday from 10am - 4pm.

This event will take place across the main exhibition gallery, project space and foyer at Modern Painters, New Decorators. There will be space for approximately 12 stallholders. Please note, we will only be taking applications for both Friday and Saturday. Stallholders will be required to accept their own payments at their stall – please ensure you have a suitable point of sale system.

Each stall holder will be provided with 1 table and chairs, tables will be approx size of 140cm X 60cm. The fee for each stall is £50 for a standard table or £60 for a table with wall space. The deadline for applications is Thursday 4th June, and successful applicants will need to pay the stall fee by Saturday 20th June to confirm their spot.

 Apply now 

Key details

Location: Modern Painters, New Decorators, Aumberry Gap, Loughborough, LE11 1DP

Date & Time: Friday 3rd July 5 - 8pm (launch evening) + Saturday 4th July 10am - 4pm

Set up: Friday 3rd July 2 - 4pm

Fee: £50 for a standard table or £60 for a table with wall space

Deadline for applications: 4th June 2026

We will respond to all applications after the application deadline of Thursday, 4th June 2026. We endeavour to showcase a wide range of makers. Please do not be disappointed if you aren't successful this time!

Please contact Josie with any questions or queries: josie.mpndprojects@gmail.com

About us

Modern Painters, New Decorators is an artist-led organisation based in Loughborough, East Midlands, UK, operating a purpose-built gallery, project space, artist studios, shop, and creative kitchen.

We believe artists play a vital role in shaping the places we live and the stories we share. Through exhibitions, workshops, events, and collaborative projects, we foster creativity, community, and long-term support for artists and ideas.