Bath Canada Day Vendors Market

Each vendor booth will be 12 feet by 12 feet. Vendors may purchase multiple sites if needed.  Vendors are responsible for supplying their own point-of-sale system, tables, chairs, and shade tents.

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

 Vendors are responsible for removing their waste from the site.

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. 

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

Event organizers will try to keep a balanced mix of vendors. Vendors should contact the Vendor Coordinator before submitting an application if there are any concerns about duplication.

Vendors are permitted to drive to their booth site to unload during the designated setup time on July 1 between 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

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 by 8:30 a.m. and are not permitted to load up and exit the event space until 4:30 p.m.

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 refunds will be given to vendors who do not show up to the event. Early departures are not permitted.

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.

Vendors are to submit their full application to Loyalist Township.

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

Food trucks must comply with By-law 2024-103 which licenses, regulates and governs refreshment vehicles in Loyalist Township. 

Food trucks must meet the Regulations in Section 8 of the by-law

8.1. The Operator of any Refreshment Vehicle shall operate in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, Ontario Regulation 493/17.  

8.2. The Operator of any Refreshment Vehicle shall operate in accordance with the Technical Safety Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c.16.  

8.3. Every Refreshment Vehicle which is equipped with propane-fueled appliances must be inspected by a certified propane fitter registered by the Fuel Safety Branch and found to comply with the Ontario Propane Code and, prior to the issuance of a Refreshment Vehicle Licence shall supply the Clerk with written confirmation of compliance in this regard.  

8.4. The Operator of any Refreshment Vehicle equipped with cooking equipment shall operate in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997:

 a) A cooking operation producing smoke or grease-laden vapours shall be provided with an exhaust system and fire protection system in accordance with N.F.P.A. 96 "Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations".  

 b) Portable extinguishers suitable for Class K fires shall be provided to protect cooking operation. 

8.5. Cooking equipment must be commercial-grade or intended for commercial use as stated in manufacturer recommendations.  

8.6. All Refreshment Vehicles shall be roadworthy and comply with the Highway Traffic Act and shall be licensed for operation on a public highway. The issuance of a Licence under this By-law does not act to exempt Operators from the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and all traffic and parking by-laws of the Township.  

8.7. All signage must meet the requirements set out under the Townships Sign By-law, as amended.  

8.8. Any platforms/decks for accessing the food truck service window shall be reviewed by the building department and comply with all Ontario Building Code requirements.  

Food trucks must meet the Insurance requirements in Section 10 of the by-law

10.1. The Licencee, at their expense, obtain and keep in force during the term of this licensed agreement, Commercial General Liability insurance satisfactory to the Township, written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in Ontario and include but not be limited to the following:

a) A limit of liability of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000)/occurrence.  

b) The Township shall be named as an additional insured;  

c) The policy shall contain a provision for cross liability in respect of the named insured;  

d) Non-owned automobile coverage with a limit of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) including contractual non-owned coverage;  

e) Products and completed operation coverage (Broad Form) with an aggregate limit not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000); and  

f) That 30 days prior notice of an alteration, cancellation or material change in policy terms which reduces coverages shall be given in writing to the Clerk.