Canada Day Food Vendor Application

The City of Brantford is looking for food vendors to participate at Brantford’s Canada Day event on July 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Steve Brown Sports Complex/Lions Park. This outdoor family friendly event welcomes approximately 20,000 attendees each year who come enjoy live music, shopping, food, activities, and more.

Please note: Applying does not guarantee a vendor spot. All applications will be reviewed, and only selected vendors will receive an approval notice. Applicable fees will be invoiced after approval is granted. Your space is not confirmed until full payment has been received.

Deadline to submit application is May 20 with payment due no later than May 22 from approved vendors. Please note your spot is not confirmed until payment has been received.

Vendors are responsible for completing the mandatory Business License Application. The form can be found at form.brantford.ca. Please be advised that the approval process takes a minimum 30 days. Please plan accordingly.

Vendor set up time is on June 30 between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. OR July 1 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. If you require an alternate set up time it must be approved by the Special Events Supervisor.

Please note that the information collected from this submission is collected under the authority of Section 10 (1) of Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and will only be used for the purposes of contacting potential food vendors for the Canada Day event. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information, please contact the City of Brantford's Manager of Community Recreation and Events at 519-759-4150 or email canadaday@brantford.ca.

Each 15’ x 15’ space contains one 15A circuit only. Extra electrical hook-ups are an additional $50.00 per circuit. Any extra power needed will be charged PRIOR to setup, and must be confirmed in advance. Extra charges will apply for any modifications to City owned electrical.

Please select the electrical hookups you require from the City of Brantford and indicate how many of each you require. Be sure to specify if you need a 15A circuit, as one 15A circuit is included in the application fee. Please note, there is an additional $50 fee for each extra hookup beyond the first 15A circuit. Power bars are NOT permitted, unless prior approval and payment are received by the City of Brantford. 

Please select how many of each type of plug you require City of Brantford staff to provide. 

A Certificate of Insurance is required in the amount of $2 million general liability listing the Corporation of the City of Brantford (58 Dalhousie Street. PO Box 818, Brantford, ON  N3T 2J2) as additional insured and noting that it is "For the activities held at 20 Edge Street, Lions Park/Steve Brown Sports Complex on July 1, 2026”. Certificate of Insurance must also include Automobile Liability in the amount of $2 million.

Please upload your completed Grand Erie Public Health Special Event Vendor Form. This form is different than your Health Unit Approval Certificate. This fillable PDF form can be downloaded at www.bchu.org or follow the link on the Be Involved Canada Day webpage.

By submitting this application, you are confirming that you understand and agree to the following terms:

• You are responsible for completing the mandatory Business License Application. The form can be found here https://form.brantford.ca/Living-Here/Business-Licence.
• The Green Team Waste Diversion Form must be submitted by June 20. A link to the form will be provided once your application is approved.
• You cannot sell 500ml bottle of water for more than $1.00.
• The Canada Day planning committee has the right to refuse a vendor if they are deemed to be inappropriate or unsafe.
• Applications are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the type of food you offer. Returning vendors from the previous year will have the first opportunity to submit their application.
• Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Vendors have no exclusivity but limits to the number of food truck types apply.
• You may only sell and offer the products and/or services specified in your application and that are approved.
• Vendors may conduct business only within the space allocated.
• Vendor areas must be kept neat, and vendors must wear clean clothing and operate with proper hygiene practices and appropriate customer service principles.
• All vending equipment, garbage container(s) and debris from the site must be removed by the vendor after the event. Failure to do so will result in extra charges.
• Vendors must comply with the provisions of all Canadian and Province of Ontario laws, City by-laws and other applicable regulations and the requirements of the Chief Building Official, Fire Department and Medical Officer of Health.
• Vendors must bring a minimum 100 foot, 12 gauge extension cord. Generators are NOT provided at each vendor booth. Please be prepared to have a cord that reaches.
• Power bars are NOT permitted. You must pay for each circuit you use. Using power bars can trip the generator, causing a power outage for neighbouring vendors.
• Vendors need to provide their own water hose and hose connector for water hook-up. Portable water is provided, but must be shared among each vendor. Each vendor is responsible for providing their own 'Y' connector with a shut-off.
• Vendors must bring proper storage for food items. Hot foods must be kept hot and cold foods must be kept cold. Grand Erie Public Health will be inspecting in the morning of July 1.
• Vendors are required to have their own means to dispose of cooking oils, grease and wastewater. A disposal charge of $50.00 will be applied to any vendor who fails to remove these items from the park properly.
• Your area is your responsibility, please take care of it!