Applications are open.

Why Bowerbird?

Bowerbird supports Australian artists, designers, makers and producers by connecting them to an enthusiastic South Australian audience looking for unique, beautiful hand-made, small run, Australian-designed products.

Bowerbird is the perfect place to sell your products, launch new collections, take bespoke and wholesale orders, meet customers, build a database and grow your professional network.

Our mission is to showcase the best of Australian design.
In the last 16 years, we have proudly supported over 1,400 small creative businesses in presenting their loved creations to South Australians.

An extensive marketing campaign builds awareness for your brand before the event begins. 

Our online directory provides shoppers a lasting source of reference of your attendance. Many designers benefit from online sales for weeks and months after attending the event. 

When do applications close?

November 2026 applications are open!

Applications are open until 3rd July 2026. Some categories will fill up quickly so don’t wait!

When and where is Bowerbird held?

Bowerbird is in May and November at The Adelaide Showground.

Next event dates are:

21-22 November 2026

To be notified about future events, join our designers and makers mailing list.

Who are we looking for?

We invite Australian designers, makers and producers with high quality products and a professional approach to apply from SA or from interstate.

All products must be designed by you. Makers will be given priority of selection in every category. 

We look for quality workmanship, contemporary ideas and a cohesive range of products. 

We also look for a high standard of presentation of your brand and products. This needs to be reflected through quality images provided on application, your online channels and your stall set up.

Each application is evaluated independently and in relation to the market as a whole. Factors such as frequency of participation, new products, variety of styles and price points across categories and current trends impact our final decision.

Emerging Artists: You can be considered as an Emerging Artist in our lineup if 

  • you have never presented at Bowerbird before.  
  • you have been trading for less than 12 months and
  • you do not have stockists

Limited places available. Designers simply new to Bowerbird cannot apply as an Emerging Artist if they do not meet the above category.

Want to provide catering at Bowerbird?

Catering is when you sell food or drinks for onsite consumption only

If you wish to be a caterer, you do not need to fill in an application, simply register your interest here.

If selected, we will require a final menu 6 weeks prior to the event.

If you wish to have a stall as a producer at our event and offer take home sales and tastings, you do need to fill in a designer application. 

Revised Stall Fees

Stall Dimension Price
Standard 2.4m W 2.4m D $925 - SAVE $164
Standard Corner 2.4m W 2.4m D (front and 1 side open) $1,205 - SAVE $215
Double 4.8m W 2.4m D $1,635.00 - SAVE $290
Double End 4.8m W 2.4m D (front and 2 sides open) $1,965 - SAVE $345
Emerging 2.4m W 2.4m D (trading less than 12 months) $495 - SAVE $155

 *Fee Structure as at 1 July 2026. All prices include GST.

Stall fees have reduced by 15% across the board to support designers and makers!

When do I need to pay for my stall if selected?

Successful applicants will be invoiced the full amount of their stall fee [Total Fee] upon selection. However, as a small business, we understand cashflow is important. So we have updated our payment options as follows:

  • 25% of your Total Fee will be due within 14 days of the date of invoice.
  • You have the option to pay your Total Fee
    – in full
    – or Pay in 4 equal payments of 25% fortnightly as long as final payment is made by  Friday 2 October 2026 (ie invoices created after 4 September may have a shorter time frame).
  • $330 or 25% of your Total Fee (which ever is greater) is deemed the Administration Fee and is non-refundable. 

What do you receive?

The event

  • Two days promoting and selling to an enthusiastic and growing South Australian audience.
  • Thoughtfully designed event 
  • Meet established and up-coming designers.
  • Generous-sized stall with neutral back wall.
  • Trestles, clothing racks, chairs and power for hire.
  • Easy and accessible bump-in and bump-out.
  • Friendly and helpful support from our event team.

Event marketing and promotion

  • A comprehensive, strategic and targeted advertising campaign designed by leading SA agency.
  • PR strategy including opportunities for editorial pieces on your brand.
  • Extensive social media campaign leading up to the event with over 23k Facebook and 30k Instagram followers.
  • Regular eDM campaigns to over 15k subscribers.
  • Image listing online in the designer directory from the lead up, on event and post event.
  • Additional promotional opportunities developed by our experienced marketing team.

Professional networking

  • Meet like-minded designers and makers and wholesalers.

What do I need to consider before I apply?

The application will ask for information on your brand and products. We require your content to be written to a high standard so it can be used on our website and social platforms. Information not relevant to the public should be added into the ‘Additional Comments’ section at the end of the application.

Before you fill in the application, review the list of assets required and rename all files as described below (dashes and capitals included). 

Images not named as requested WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please take the time to name your files as detailed below.

Brand-Name-Product-Name.jpg
Brand-Name-PLI.pdf
Brand-Name-Stall.jpg

What files do I need?

  • 3 x product images – un-cropped, high resolution 300dpi and saved as JPG files.
  • 1 x stall set up image from past event or a mock up saved as JPG file.
  • PLI ($20 million) certificate of currency for dates of the market (this can be provided at a later date but is mandatory for participation) saved as .pdf file.
  • A succinct and exciting description of your business, products and practice (written in third person – 1000 words max.)

Can I update my application once submitted?

At any time during the application process, you can save a draft of your application and return to it using the link provided once saved. 

Once submitted, you can not edit your application online. However, you will receive a confirmation email of your application to review and simply reply to this email to advise us of any changes. 

When will I be notified of the status of my application?

November applications are open with selections made weekly until categories are full.

Waitlist

Applications received but not selected for the line up may be added to our waitlist. You will be notified if a place becomes available closer to the event.

Terms and conditions can be found here.