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HomeThings to DoFestivals and EventsVendor and Exhibitor Application

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Richmond Hill’s Festivals and Events are a great way to showcase your offerings and connect to the community. The steps identified below will help guide you through our application process. Submitting an application does not confirm your participation. If selected, an Event Representative will contact you with further instructions.

Step 1: Identify your Participation Type 

Artist: A not-for-profit and/or commercial/corporate entity that occupies a booth with the sole intention of displaying and selling works of art.

Exhibitor: A not-for-profit and/or commercial/corporate entity that occupies a booth with the sole intent of displaying information and interacting with festival or event patrons. There is no intention to sell product or solicit services in any way.

Food Truck and Mobile Cart (Refreshment Vehicle): A not-for-profit and/or commercial/corporate entity that operates a refreshment cart or vehicle with the sole intent of selling food and beverages to festival or event patrons.

Food Vending Booth (Non-Refreshment Vehicle): A not-for-profit and/or commercial/corporate entity that occupies a stationary concessions booth or non-vehicle with the sole intent of selling food and beverages to festival or event patrons.

Holiday Community Display: A not-for-profit and/or commercial entity that occupies a static holiday display with the sole intent of entertaining, engaging and interacting with festival or event patrons.  There is no intention to sell products or solicit services in any way.

Vendor: A not-for-profit and/or commercial/corporate entity occupying an outdoor booth in a prime location with the sole intention of selling a product or soliciting a service to festival or event patrons.

Step 2: Review the Application Guidelines 

Space and Fees

  • Participant fees are determined by the application type and size. Please indicate your appropriate size requirements when completing your application. Additional fees may apply if extra space is required.
  • A limit of two booth spaces per festival or event will apply unless otherwise approved by an Event Representative.
  • Spaces are limited and placement is made at the discretion of the Event Representative.

Offerings and Equipment

  • Participants will be supplied with one (1) table, two (2) chairs and two (2) 15 amp electrical outlets if requested. Additional fees will apply to extra tables, chairs and electrical outlets requested.  Participants must provide their own water, ice and equipment including tents, cable mats, and extension cords.
  • Only items listed in the Confirmation Email can be sold and/or sampled unless otherwise approved by an Event Representative.
  • Selling or soliciting products/services from outside the booth space is strictly prohibited.
  • No alcoholic beverages may be sold on Richmond Hill property without a liquor license and unless otherwise approved by an Event Representative.
  • Richmond Hill is working to reduce reliance on single-use plastic items at all City-led events. Participants are strongly encouraged to use reusable alternatives options wherever possible. Please email events@richmondhill.ca for a list of acceptable alternatives. 

Additional Guidelines

  • Relocating/sub-contracting of an approved space(s) is strictly prohibited.
  • Participants are required to attend all dates and operating hours associated with the approved festival or event unless otherwise approved by an Event Representative.
  • There will be no refund of payment for participants that do not attend the festival or event. Refunds will be issued only in extreme circumstances as deemed by an Event Representative. A service fee will apply to any refunds.
  • Holiday Community Displays must not depict Santa Claus and/or Mrs. Claus or depict anything depict anything political, controversial or otherwise offensive.  They must incorporate lighting into their décor in order to ensure visibility; have décor that appeals to a family audience; provide their own power source; any may only distribute coupons/novelties and/or food and/or beverages if pre-approved by an event representative.
Step 3: Review Festival and Event Information and Fees

Canada Day

Dates: Saturday, July 1, 2023
Time: 2 - 11 p.m.
Location: Richmond Green Park

Type Not-for-Profit Rate Commercial Rate
Artist  $80.21 $102.09
Food Truck and Mobile Cart
(Refreshment Vehicle) 
$320.84 $405.35
Food Vending Booth
(Non-Refreshment Vehicle) 
$320.84 $405.35
Vendor and Exhibitor $320.84 $405.35

Concerts in the Park

Dates: Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Location: Mill Pond Park

Type Not-for-Profit Rate Commercial Rate
Artist
*Per Concert
$48.13 $61.25
Food Truck and Mobile Cart
(Refreshment Vehicle) 
$898.40 $1,143.39
Food Vending Booth
(Non-Refreshment Vehicle)  
$898.40 $1,143.39
Vendor and Exhibitor
*Per Concert
$112.30 $142.92

Ribfest

Dates: July 21, 22, 23, 2023
Time: Friday: 12 - 10 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Richmond Green Park

Type Not-for-Profit Rate Commercial Rate
Artist  NA NA
Food Truck and Mobile Cart
(Refreshment Vehicle) 
$673.76 $857.54
Food Vending Booth
(Non-Refreshment Vehicle) 
$673.76 $857.54
Vendor and Exhibitor $673.76 $857.54

Moonlight Movies

Dates: Mondays, August 21, 28, September 11, 18, 2023
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: TBD

Type Not-for-Profit Rate Commercial Rate
Artist
*Per Movie
$48.13 $61.25
Food Truck and Mobile Cart
(Refreshment Vehicle) 
$449.20 $571.69
Food Vending Booth
(Non-Refreshment Vehicle) 
$449.20 $571.69
Vendor and Exhibitor
*Per Movie
$112.30 $142.92

Richmond Hill’s Merry Marketplace

Dates: November 18, 25 and December 2, 9 and 16, 2023
Time: 4 - 9 p.m. *dates and times subject to change
Location: Richmond Green Park

Type Not-for-Profit Rate Commercial Rate
Artist
*Per Event
$48.13 $61.25
Food Truck and Mobile Cart
(Refreshment Vehicle) 
$561.50 $714.62
Food Vending Booth
(Non-Refreshment Vehicle) 
$561.50 $714.62
Vendor and Exhibitor
*Per Event
$112.30 $142.92

First Night

Date: Sunday, December 31, 2023
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts

Type Not-for-Profit Rate Commercial Rate
Artist  $64.17 $81.68
Food Truck and Mobile Cart
(Refreshment Vehicle) 
$208.54 $265.43
Food Vending Booth
(Non-Refreshment Vehicle) 
$208.54 $265.43
Vendor and Exhibitor $208.54 $265.43

Additional Information

  • Please note all rates are inclusive of the dates and operating hours associated with each festival and event. HST and service fees are also included. 
  • Rates are based by a 10' x 10' space, additional fees may apply if extra space is required. 
  • Participants will be supplied with one (1) table, two (2) chairs and two (2) 15 amp electrical outlets if requested.
  • Additional tables are available for $10 per table.
  • Additional chairs are available for $5 per table.
  • 30 Amp service is available for $115 per plug. 

Artists or Vendors and Exhibitors interested in participating, please email events@richmondhill.ca.

Step 4: Review General Liability Insurance and Public Health Requirements 

General Liability Insurance

  • Successful vendors and exhibitors may be asked to provide evidence of General Liability Insurance in the amount of $5,000,000 per occurrence and listing the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill as additional named insured. 

  • Only a City Certificate of Insurance form signed and stamped by an authorized representative of the Insuring Company will be accepted. 
  • Fill out the General Liability - Standard Form (and Umbrella and Automobile if required).  

York Region Public Health 

Successful food and beverage vendors must review the York Region Public Health Special Event Guidelines and complete a York Region Public Health Vendor Application Form found on the York Region Special Events page. 

These forms must be submitted to the Event Representative per the instructions outlined in the Vendor and Exhibitor Confirmation. 

Step 5: Complete the Vendor and Exhibitor Application Form  

Apply to be a participant by completing a Vendor and Exhibitor Application.

Submitting an application does not guarantee a space as a participant at Richmond Hill Festivals and Events. If selected, an Event Representative will contact you with further instructions.

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