Join as a vendor
The Toronto Ukrainian Festival is excited to open applications for vendors of all kinds to participate in our annual event celebrating Ukrainian culture and heritage.
Over 1M attendees will gather for delicious food, captivating entertainment, arts, shopping and community – making this a prime opportunity to showcase your business.
We are seeking all kinds of quality vendors to provide services and products to festival patrons.
Popular vendor categories include:
Ukrainian food & drinks
perogies, borscht, varenyky, kvass, wine - share authentic tastes!
Retail & crafts
vyshyvanka, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, woodwork – showcase Ukrainian creators!
Apparel & accessories
t-shirts, hats, hair accessories representing Ukrainian pride.
Hospitality
coffee, snacks, cool treats
to keep attendees refreshed.
...and more, don’t hesitate to reach with your idea!
Ready to join us?
Take the next step! Fill out the form and we will contact you to confirm the details!
Vendor FAQ
Confirmation
Notice of acceptance will be emailed to successful applicants. (Please allow an appropriate time for your application to be reviewed.) If accepted, vendors will be sent a registration form which must be returned with full payment by July 26. Late payment will not be accepted and will result in disqualification. Spots will be assigned on a “first paid, first served” basis, and solely at the discretion of the Festival Committee.
Please note: Previous participation as a vendor does not ensure confirmation for 2025. The Festival Committee strives to feature a well-balanced selection of vendors and has the right to review and refuse any applicant.
Mandatory vendor hours
Vendors must staff their kiosks during the following hours:
Fri., September 12:
5:00 p.m. – midnight
Sat., September 13:
9:00 a.m. – midnight
Sun., September 14:
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All vendors MUST be set up and ready for business by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Late set-ups or early departures present a safety hazard to the public and cannot be allowed. These hours are subject to change.
Kiosk locations
Vendors who are approved will be assigned a kiosk spot only after full payment is received. The Festival Committee reserves the right to assign a kiosk spot based on what it decides is best for the overall success of the Festival and other vendors.
Kiosk/Tent walls
Vendor kiosks/tents can have panels/walls ONLY on the east and west sides. Because shops and businesses on Bloor St. must be visible from the street, no north or south panels/walls can be allowed. North and south sides may not be obstructed by hanging merchandise or large signs. Out of respect for shops and businesses on Bloor St., this rule will be enforced for the duration of the Festival.
Vendor registration and set-up
Vendors are required to register before entering their spot.
Registration will occur on Friday afternoon.
Registration location and vehicle unloading information will be provided closer to Festival dates and must be adhered to.
Vendors will be able to access their spots with vehicles only during the following times:
Fri., September 12:
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
Sat., September 13:
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.,
Sun., September 14:
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
For public safety reasons, vendors will not be allowed to drive any vehicles or motorized carts onto the Festival grounds outside of these times, especially on Friday. For public safety reasons, vendors who dismantle a booth before the end of the Festival will not be allowed to drive any vehicles or motorized carts onto the Festival grounds before the Festival ends.
Vendor responsibilities
All vendors are responsible for bringing their own WATER.
All vendors are responsible for keeping their area clean.
All vendors are responsible for providing their own table coverings as well as decorations and equipment.
All vendors are responsible for providing their own electrical extension cords.Consumption of alcohol is not permitted within a vendor kiosk area.
All vendors are responsible for the complete clean-up of their kiosk area after the Festival ends.
Those leaving a mess will be billed a fouling charge.
Vendors who do not comply with terms and conditions will not be eligible to return to future Festivals.