2026

VENDOR

APPLICATION

Calling all food bosses and taste makers. Showcase your best dishes at Foodville 2025, where culture meets cravings. Don’t wait, spots go fast like stew on Sunday. Be sure to read all the details below before completing the vendor application.

The culture is growing. Your seat at the table is waiting.

What started as a celebration has become a movement. Foodville 2026 is our biggest year yet — more vendors, more stages, more community, and more impact. Every dish you serve contributes to something larger than the festival, with proceeds supporting Table for Us in the fight against food insecurity across Canada. Come feed the people. Read all details below before completing your vendor application.

How to Secure Your Spot

Vendor spaces are limited and in high demand. To apply, complete the vendor application form in full. If your application is accepted, an invoice will be sent to you via Square. All prices are exclusive of HST, which will be added at checkout. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed within 3 to 5 business days. Approval is not guaranteed, and confirmation of participation will only be provided upon acceptance.

Important Vendor Policies

All vendor applications are subject to review and approval by the Foodville organizing team. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Fees are non-refundable under any circumstances, and incomplete applications will not be processed.

- Only one vendor is allowed per booth space. Booth sharing is not permitted.

- All booth displays, equipment, and food preparation must remain within your assigned space and may not extend into festival aisles or walkways.

- Vendor participation is carefully curated to ensure cultural diversity and a well-rounded festival experience.

- By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions listed in these guidelines.

Booth Details

Booth sizes are confirmed at the time of booking and reflected on your invoice. All prices are exclusive of HST. Final placement is determined by the Foodville team.

Booth Categories

10x10 or 10x20 Food Vendor Booth
10x10 or 10x20 Artisan Booth
Food Truck space

What's Included
Foodville provides a uniform tent pre-installed from August 21, numbered and labeled with your booth signage featuring your business name, country of origin, and cultural flag. No custom or branded tents permitted.

Vendor Responsibilities
Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. A large-format printed menu displaying item names and prices must be visible from outside the booth at all times. Digital-only menus are not accepted.

Booth Details

Booth sizes are confirmed at the time of booking and reflected on your invoice. All prices are exclusive of HST. Final placement is determined by the Foodville team.

Booth Categories

10x10 or 10x20 Food Vendor Booth
10x10 or 10x20 Artisan Booth
Food Truck space

What's Included
Foodville provides a uniform tent pre-installed from August 21, numbered and labeled with your booth signage featuring your business name, country of origin, and cultural flag. No custom or branded tents permitted.

Vendor Responsibilities
Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. A large-format printed menu displaying item names and prices must be visible from outside the booth at all times. Digital-only menus are not accepted.

Insurance Requirements

All vendors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with a minimum liability limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage must be valid for the full duration of the event on August 22, 2026.

If you do not currently have a policy in place, a link to our recommended event insurance provider will be included in your acceptance email.

The full list of addresses to be named on your Certificate of Insurance will be provided during your onboarding process and must be reviewed and confirmed for accuracy before submission.

All vendors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with a minimum liability limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage must be valid for the full duration of the event on August 22, 2026.

If you do not currently have a policy in place, a link to our recommended event insurance provider will be included in your acceptance email.

The full list of addresses to be named on your Certificate of Insurance will be provided during your onboarding process and must be reviewed and confirmed for accuracy before submission.

Payment Guidelines

All vendors must complete and submit an official vendor application for consideration. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Approved vendors will be contacted directly with next steps, including pricing, payment options, and onboarding details.

If a vendor chooses to secure their participation through a deposit or split-payment option, that deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

All vendors using a split-payment option will be required to complete their remaining balance by June 30, 2026. Failure to complete payment by June 30, 2026 will result in forfeiture of the non-refundable deposit and immediate release of the vendor space to another applicant.

All vendors must complete and submit an official vendor application for consideration. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Approved vendors will be contacted directly with next steps, including pricing, payment options, and onboarding details.

If a vendor chooses to secure their participation through a deposit or split-payment option, that deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

All vendors using a split-payment option will be required to complete their remaining balance by June 30, 2026. Failure to complete payment by June 30, 2026 will result in forfeiture of the non-refundable deposit and immediate release of the vendor space to another applicant.

Venue & Surface

The festival grounds are an all-asphalt surface. Vendors using heavy-duty cooking equipment such as grills or deep fryers are required to place appropriate protective mats or barriers beneath all equipment to prevent any damage to the surface.

Vendors are responsible for leaving their assigned booth space in the same condition it was in at the start of the event.

Parking

There is no onsite parking available for vendors. Vendors are responsible for arranging their own transportation and parking for load-in and the duration of the event.

The festival grounds are an all-asphalt surface. Vendors using heavy-duty cooking equipment such as grills or deep fryers are required to place appropriate protective mats or barriers beneath all equipment to prevent any damage to the surface.

Vendors are responsible for leaving their assigned booth space in the same condition it was in at the start of the event.

Parking

There is no onsite parking available for vendors. Vendors are responsible for arranging their own transportation and parking for load-in and the duration of the event.

Beverage Policy

Vendors are permitted to sell freshly made beverages that are authentic and exclusive to their country or culture of origin. This includes items such as fresh juices, homemade drinks, or traditional cultural beverages prepared on-site.

The following are strictly not permitted for vendor sale:

Bottled water
Canned soft drinks
Pre-packaged or commercial juices
Energy drinks
Any mass-produced commercial beverages

These categories are handled exclusively by the event organizers.

Vendors are permitted to sell freshly made beverages that are authentic and exclusive to their country or culture of origin. This includes items such as fresh juices, homemade drinks, or traditional cultural beverages prepared on-site.

The following are strictly not permitted for vendor sale:

Bottled water
Canned soft drinks
Pre-packaged or commercial juices
Energy drinks
Any mass-produced commercial beverages

These categories are handled exclusively by the event organizers.

Food Safety Standards

All vendors operating food booths are required to comply with Toronto Public Health standards for food handling and preparation. This includes but is not limited to:

All staff handling food must hold valid food handler certification as required by Toronto Public Health.
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn by all food handling staff at all times during preparation and service.
Vendors are responsible for ensuring their setup, storage, and service methods meet all applicable health and safety standards.
Foodville reserves the right to remove any vendor found to be non-compliant with health and safety requirements without refund.

All vendors operating food booths are required to comply with Toronto Public Health standards for food handling and preparation. This includes but is not limited to:

All staff handling food must hold valid food handler certification as required by Toronto Public Health.
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn by all food handling staff at all times during preparation and service.
Vendors are responsible for ensuring their setup, storage, and service methods meet all applicable health and safety standards.
Foodville reserves the right to remove any vendor found to be non-compliant with health and safety requirements without refund.

Power and Generator Policy

Electrical outlets will not be provided to vendors. Vendors who require power must supply their own quiet inverter generator.

Generators must not exceed 60 dBA at a distance of 7 metres. This is consistent with the output of a Honda EU2000i inverter generator, which is the recommended unit for this event.
Generators must be positioned directly behind your booth space within close proximity and must not extend into festival aisles, walkways, or neighbouring spaces.
Non-compliant generators will be asked to shut down without refund or relocation.

Vendors who do not own a generator may rent one through home improvement stores.

Electrical outlets will not be provided to vendors. Vendors who require power must supply their own quiet inverter generator.

Generators must not exceed 60 dBA at a distance of 7 metres. This is consistent with the output of a Honda EU2000i inverter generator, which is the recommended unit for this event.
Generators must be positioned directly behind your booth space within close proximity and must not extend into festival aisles, walkways, or neighbouring spaces.
Non-compliant generators will be asked to shut down without refund or relocation.

Vendors who do not own a generator may rent one through home improvement stores.

Final Notes

All food preparation, cooking, and sales must take place within the boundaries of your assigned booth. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions listed above.

2026

VENDOR

APPLICATION

Calling all food bosses and taste makers. Showcase your best dishes at Foodville 2025, where culture meets cravings. Don’t wait, spots go fast like stew on Sunday. Be sure to read all the details below before completing the vendor application.

Calling all food bosses and taste makers. Showcase your best dishes at Foodville 2025, where culture meets cravings. Don’t wait, spots go fast like stew on Sunday. Be sure to read all the details below before completing the vendor application.

The culture is growing. Your seat at the table is waiting.

How to Secure Your Spot

Important Vendor Policies

Important Vendor Policies

Important Vendor Policies

Booth Details

Booth Details

Booth sizes are confirmed at the time of booking and reflected on your invoice. All prices are exclusive of HST. Final placement is determined by the Foodville team.

Booth Categories

10x10 or 10x20 Food Vendor Booth

10x10 or 10x20 Artisan Booth

Food Truck space

What's Included Foodville provides a uniform tent pre-installed from August 21, numbered and labeled with your booth signage featuring your business name, country of origin, and cultural flag. No custom or branded tents permitted.

Vendor Responsibilities Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. A large-format printed menu displaying item names and prices must be visible from outside the booth at all times. Digital-only menus are not accepted.

Booth Details

Booth sizes are confirmed at the time of booking and reflected on your invoice. All prices are exclusive of HST. Final placement is determined by the Foodville team.

Booth Categories

10x10 or 10x20 Food Vendor Booth

10x10 or 10x20 Artisan Booth

Food Truck space

What's Included Foodville provides a uniform tent pre-installed from August 21, numbered and labeled with your booth signage featuring your business name, country of origin, and cultural flag. No custom or branded tents permitted.

Vendor Responsibilities Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. A large-format printed menu displaying item names and prices must be visible from outside the booth at all times. Digital-only menus are not accepted.

Insurance Requirements

Insurance Requirements

Insurance Requirements

All vendors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with a minimum liability limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage must be valid for the full duration of the event on August 22, 2026.

If you do not currently have a policy in place, a link to our recommended event insurance provider will be included in your acceptance email.

The full list of addresses to be named on your Certificate of Insurance will be provided during your onboarding process and must be reviewed and confirmed for accuracy before submission.

All vendors are required to submit a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with a minimum liability limit of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage must be valid for the full duration of the event on August 22, 2026.

If you do not currently have a policy in place, a link to our recommended event insurance provider will be included in your acceptance email.

The full list of addresses to be named on your Certificate of Insurance will be provided during your onboarding process and must be reviewed and confirmed for accuracy before submission.

Payment Guidelines

All vendors must complete and submit an official vendor application for consideration. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Approved vendors will be contacted directly with next steps, including pricing, payment options, and onboarding details.

If a vendor chooses to secure their participation through a deposit or split-payment option, that deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

All vendors using a split-payment option will be required to complete their remaining balance by June 30, 2026. Failure to complete payment by June 30, 2026 will result in forfeiture of the non-refundable deposit and immediate release of the vendor space to another applicant.

All vendors must complete and submit an official vendor application for consideration. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Approved vendors will be contacted directly with next steps, including pricing, payment options, and onboarding details.

If a vendor chooses to secure their participation through a deposit or split-payment option, that deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances, regardless of the reason for withdrawal.

All vendors using a split-payment option will be required to complete their remaining balance by June 30, 2026. Failure to complete payment by June 30, 2026 will result in forfeiture of the non-refundable deposit and immediate release of the vendor space to another applicant.

Venue & Surface

Venue & Surface

Venue & Surface

The festival grounds are an all-asphalt surface. Vendors using heavy-duty cooking equipment such as grills or deep fryers are required to place appropriate protective mats or barriers beneath all equipment to prevent any damage to the surface.

Vendors are responsible for leaving their assigned booth space in the same condition it was in at the start of the event.

Parking

There is no onsite parking available for vendors. Vendors are responsible for arranging their own transportation and parking for load-in and the duration of the event.

The festival grounds are an all-asphalt surface. Vendors using heavy-duty cooking equipment such as grills or deep fryers are required to place appropriate protective mats or barriers beneath all equipment to prevent any damage to the surface.

Vendors are responsible for leaving their assigned booth space in the same condition it was in at the start of the event.

Parking

There is no onsite parking available for vendors. Vendors are responsible for arranging their own transportation and parking for load-in and the duration of the event.

Beverage Policy

Vendors are permitted to sell freshly made beverages that are authentic and exclusive to their country or culture of origin. This includes items such as fresh juices, homemade drinks, or traditional cultural beverages prepared on-site.

The following are strictly not permitted for vendor sale:

Bottled water

Canned soft drinks

Pre-packaged or commercial juices

Energy drinks

Any mass-produced commercial beverages

These categories are handled exclusively by the event organizers.

Vendors are permitted to sell freshly made beverages that are authentic and exclusive to their country or culture of origin. This includes items such as fresh juices, homemade drinks, or traditional cultural beverages prepared on-site.

The following are strictly not permitted for vendor sale:

Bottled water

Canned soft drinks

Pre-packaged or commercial juices

Energy drinks

Any mass-produced commercial beverages

These categories are handled exclusively by the event organizers.

Food Safety Standards

Food Safety Standards

Food Safety Standards

All vendors operating food booths are required to comply with Toronto Public Health standards for food handling and preparation. This includes but is not limited to:

All staff handling food must hold valid food handler certification as required by Toronto Public Health.

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn by all food handling staff at all times during preparation and service.

Vendors are responsible for ensuring their setup, storage, and service methods meet all applicable health and safety standards.

Foodville reserves the right to remove any vendor found to be non-compliant with health and safety requirements without refund.

All vendors operating food booths are required to comply with Toronto Public Health standards for food handling and preparation. This includes but is not limited to:

What's Included
Foodville provides a uniform tent pre-installed from August 21, numbered and labeled with your booth signage featuring your business name, country of origin, and cultural flag. No custom or branded tents permitted.

Vendor Responsibilities
Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. A large-format printed menu displaying item names and prices must be visible from outside the booth at all times. Digital-only menus are not accepted.

What's Included
Foodville provides a uniform tent pre-installed from August 21, numbered and labeled with your booth signage featuring your business name, country of origin, and cultural flag. No custom or branded tents permitted.

Vendor Responsibilities
Vendors supply their own tables, chairs, and cooking equipment. A large-format printed menu displaying item names and prices must be visible from outside the booth at all times. Digital-only menus are not accepted.