Carmarthenshire’s Christmas pop-ups: your chance to start trading this Christmas

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The County Council is inviting aspiring and new businesses to take part in a series of FREE Christmas pop-up trading opportunities across Carmarthen, Llanelli and Ammanford this December.
 
Carmarthenshire’s Christmas pop-ups will give new and aspiring businesses the chance to test trade in a real market environment during the busy Christmas shopping period, while gaining experience and exposure to potential customers. This opportunity is aimed at businesses that are considering becoming regular traders in one of Carmarthenshire’s indoor or outdoor markets, or those looking to establish new business in one of the County’s towns. 

All opportunities are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where can you trade?

Carmarthen– St Catherine’s Walk (Up to 10 festive wooden trading cabins will be available)

  • 9–12 December, 10am – 4pm
  • 16–19 December, 10am – 4pm
  • 20–23 December (Sunday optional), 10am – 4pm

Llanelli – 8-10 Market Precinct (Six pop-up trading tables will be available)

  • 9–12 December, 10am – 4pm
  • 16–19 December, 10am – 4pm
  • 20–23 December (Sunday optional), 10am – 4pm

Ammanford – Ammanford Market (Four single trading pitches will be available for new and aspiring traders)

  • Friday 4 December, 10am – 4pm
  • Friday 11 December, 10am – 4pm
  • Friday 18 December, 10am – 4pm

Ammanford traders will need to provide their own equipment, with pitches allocated on arrival.

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Markets, Cllr Carys Jones said:

These free Christmas pop-up opportunities are a fantastic way for new and aspiring businesses to experience market trading, showcase their products and connect with customers. We encourage anyone considering starting a business or developing an existing idea to take this opportunity and discover what trading in Carmarthenshire could offer them.

The deadline to apply is Monday 23 November 2026.


To express your interest, email markets@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

To find out more about becoming a Trader, please visit the website.