Bath Canada Day Vendors Market

Are you thinking about setting up shop at the 2023 Canada Day Celebrations in the beautiful village of Bath?

The Bath Canada Day Planning Committee and Loyalist Township are excited to announce that planning is underway for the 2023 Canada Day Vendors Market in Bath, Ontario and they are accepting applications now for this year’s event.

The annual Canada Day celebration is the most popular event of the year, attracting thousands of visitors to the beautiful village of Bath. The Vendors Market has been a long-standing feature of the big day and is a great opportunity for artisans, producers, crafters, and businesses to gain exposure and sell their wares.

Vendor spacing is limited though, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Vendors will be accepted on a first come, first-serve basis.

food truck with people queuing

When and where

When: Saturday, July 1, 2023

Where: 217 Church Street, Bath. Market vendors will line the walking path located near the tennis/pickleball courts

Event hours: The Market will operate from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Vendor setup

Vendors are welcome to arrive at 7:00 a.m. but must be fully setup by 8:45 a.m.

Please be aware that the park will be active from 6:00 a.m. with the popular pancake breakfast, hosted by the Bath Firefighters Association. Use caution when setting up.

Vendor fees

Vendors Booth is $50.00 including HST for a 12' x 12' space
And Food Truck is $100.00 per vehicle including HST

Please note that online payment is required to confirm your booth. Payment details will be forwarded once your application has been reviewed and accepted.

Apply to be a vendor

Application Form

Market Guidelines

Vendor booth

Each vendor booth will be 12 feet by 12 feet. Vendors may purchase multiple sites if needed. Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tables, chairs, and shade tents. Please note that shade tents must be "weighted" down and not pegged in any way. Use of pegs is not allowed on park grounds.

Confirmation of site location

A few weeks prior to the event, the Vendor Coordinator will email vendors their site allocations and provide a site map.

Waste removal

Vendors are responsible for removing their waste from the site.

Portable generators

Vendors may provide their own portable generators when required. Generators must be quiet and intended for portable use. Fuel for the generator must be stored in containers intended for fuel and must be kept away from the generator. Vendors planning to use a portable generator must indicate this on their application form. If notice is not provided ahead of time, use of a portable generator may be denied at the event. Vendors using a portable generator must also have the appropriate type of fire extinguisher.

Dogs and other pets

Vendors should not bring dogs or other pets to the market. Registered service animals are exceptions.

Product duplication

The Bath Canada Day Planning Committee will try to keep a balanced mix of vendors. Vendors should contact the Vendor Coordinator before sending in an application if there are any concerns about duplication.

Loading/unloading and vendor parking

Vendors may drive to their site to unload when practical. If the ground is too soft to accommodate vehicles, vendors must unload and reload from the street.
Dedicated vendor parking will be provided. Vendors parking their vehicles in this area do so at their own risk. After unloading, vehicles must be moved to the dedicated vendor parking area and are not to return until the market closes at 4:00 p.m.

Cancellations and refunds

Cancellations received before May 31 will be refunded in full, less an administration fee. Cancellations after May 31 will not be refunded. All cancellations must be made in writing to the Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division. Please provide the reasons for cancellation, mailing address and full business name, and allow four to six weeks for processing.

No show or early departure

No refunds will be given to vendors who do not show up on the day or who leave early.

Food vendors

KFL&A Public Health and Loyalist Township require all food vendors to complete the KFL&A Public Health online special event vendor application form.

Vendors must comply with the special event vendor information and with the applicable sections of the Food Premises Regulation, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., 1990. A public health inspector will review the application and will contact you to arrange an inspection and to provide a Temporary Vendor Permit prior to the event (when possible).

Food vendors are required to submit a copy of the kitchen’s most recent public health inspection report, or
If the kitchen space is rented to prepare food, food vendors must provide a letter from the owner of the kitchen space confirming that the food is prepared at that location. A copy of the kitchen’s most recent public health inspection report shall be included.

Please submit your application to your event organizer. The event organizer is responsible for submitting a special event organizer application and all vendor applications to KFL&A Public Health at least 14 days prior to the event.

More information and a special events checklist for Vendors is available from KLF&A Public Health.

Food truck insurance requirements

Food trucks are required to provide a copy of their public liability insurance with their application.