The Summer Symposium TEXTILE KULTUR HASLACH will take place from 14^th of July to 1^st of August 2025 in Haslach an der Mühl / Upper Austria. The program includes courses and workshops, textile exhibitions and of course the two days’ Weavers’ Market. The Faserzone Fair, a trade fair for yarn, raw materials and accessories will be held parallel with the Weavers’ Market from Friday, 25^th to Sunday, 27^th of July. Up-to-date information about the entire summer symposium can be found on our homepage www.textile-kultur-haslach.at.

Weavers’ Market – Crowd puller for textile lovers

The Weavers’ Market is primarily intended for hand-weavers, local weaving companies and textile creators, who work in a variety of textile techniques. They can present their unique and high-quality products and creations to an interested and knowledgeable audience. ART AUSTRIA-Arts and Crafts in Austria has awarded the Weavers´ Market in Haslach the seal of quality and has been ranking it for years number one of the Austrian craft markets. We strive to maintain the high standard of this market. A jury of experts therefore selects a maximum of 100 participants among the applications.

1. Application

You can apply as an exhibitor for the Weavers’ Market online or by post.

Online:
Please complete the online application form and also upload the following documents:

• 5 current product photos and a photo of your stand
  By uploading your photos, you also consent to them being used to advertise the Weavers’ Market.

By post:
Please send the following documents to the address stated below:

• a completed application form (attached)
• a short CV
• a detailed description of your current handicraft activities
• 5 current photographs of your products – with name & year on the back- plus a photograph of your stall (Please do not send any photographs by e-mail)

Please send your application documents by 31^st January 2025 to:

TEXTILE KULTUR HASLACH,
„Webermarkt 2025“
Stahlmühle 4
A- 4170 Haslach

The applications will only be returned if a franked envelope is attached to the application. (For applications from abroad: please enclose appropriate postage in EURO - no stamps - thank you!)

Closing date: January 31^st, 2025 (for application by post: date as per postmark)
Applications, which are not according the specification, will not be considered!

2. Selection process

A jury of experts will decide on your participation and will send you of your acceptance or rejection by email by Friday, 21 March 2025 at the latest. The jury’s meeting is not public; the members of the jury will not be announced. The market is limited to 100 exhibitors. In order to achieve a constantly varying market image, it is therefore possible that exhibitors who have been in Haslach for years may have to take a break. We ask for your understanding.

• Some local textile companies from the Mühlviertel will have a fixed stand; otherwise there is no right to participation.
• The jury will also award two free stand spaces to students under the age of 30 on a relevant degree programme. The student ID must be uploaded in the application form.

3. Stall fee and terms of payment

Per wooden stall from the organiser (table surface 2 x 1m, with roof approx. 2 x 2 m): € 200, -
For a tent (to be provided by the exhibitor) 3 m x 3 m: € 250, -
For any further square meter: € 25, - 

The exact amount of the stall fee depends on the size of the ordered area.

You will receive an invoice for the stall by post; the amount must be paid by 15^th of May 2025.

4. Stalls

40 stalls are provided by the organizer. They have a table surface of approx. 2 x 1 m, a height of approx. 2 m and a roof. Since these stalls are not suitable for all products, we ask you to bring your own equipment, especially for clothes. Please specify in the application form exactly how your equipment is like, which will enable us to arrange the exhibition layout. Please bring your own clothes racks, mirrors, seats, etc.!

The market area is open-air, every exhibitor is responsible for the weather resistance of his or her stall!

5. Allocation of stall location

The team of Textile Kultur Haslach allocates the locations of the stalls. Special requests can only be considered to a limited extent due to the nature of the exhibition area and the different sizes of the locations. An exchange or passing-on of the stall location to third parties is not permitted.

6. Cancellation

The following cancellation fees apply to cancellations of confirmed participations:

• Cancellation after 15th May: 50% of the exhibitor fee
• In case of no-show or early departure: 100% of the exhibitor fee

7. Assembly and Disassembly

The assembly of the tents or stalls is possible on Friday, 25^th of July, only from 4 p.m. On Saturday the assembly is possible from 6.30 a.m. For assembly and disassembly the access into the market area by car is only possible to a limited extent. It is therefore recommended to arrive early for the assembly of the stalls. Volunteers from our association will help you carry your goods. The market starts at 9 a.m., at this time the stall must be fully stocked with the products. The market area is not guarded. The goods can be stored in a large hall or partially in private homes overnight from Saturday to Sunday.

8. Insurance

The organiser does not provide any insurance for your goods or exhibits in case of theft or damage.

9. Parking

There are designated parking spaces for the exhibitors. Please use them on all accounts! The unloading of goods must be completed no later than half an hour before the start of the daily opening hours. Cars may not remain on the market place on any account; they must be returned to the parking spaces designated for the exhibitors on both days. It is to your advantage to leave the parking spaces close to the market area to your customers.

10. Force majeure

If the exhibitors pack up earlier due to bad weather, they are not entitled to claim refund or reduction of the stall fee. There can be no claim for reimbursement of expenses or loss of profit against the organiser.

Should it be impossible to hold the weavers' market due to force majeure (bad weather, pandemic, etc.), the stand rental fees will be refunded. Cancellation costs incurred for accommodation etc. will not be covered by Textile Kultur Haslach.

11. Sustainability

The Weavers’ Market Haslach pays attention to a sustainable implementation of the event. With their application, all exhibitors undertake to observe these conditions:

• You, as an exhibitor, do not hand out any plastic bags to visitors. Only paper or reusable bags (e.g. made of fabric) will be handed out.
• You adhere to the garbage disposal system organized by the organizer and make sure to dispose your garbage properly.
• You make sure that your arrival and departure is as climate-friendly as possible (public transport, carpooling etc.).
• Information material may only be distributed to interested visitors.

12. Privacy

Your data (name, website) will be published on our website if you are accepted. Photos and videos are taken during the weaver market and published on our website and social media. With your application you agree to this.

13. Accommodation

The team of the Böhmerwald Tourist Office will be happy to assist you in your search for accommodation options: phone: +43 (0)57890100 or mail: info@boehmerwald.at. You can also make reservations via the homepage www.boehmerwald.at.

14. Cash Register Requirement

Cash registers are compulsory in Austria since 2016. Please find out which regulation applies to you. The organizer cannot accept any responsibility in this regard.

We look forward to receiving your application!