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Young Canadians Interactive Area Application

The Young Canadians Interactive Area is a space for families to gather, enjoy interactive activities and learn about local community organizations during Brantford's Canada Day event. If you are a not-for-profit and/or non-profit organization, community group or club, you are welcome to apply to participate in this area free of charge. For-profit businesses are not able to participate in this area but are invited to apply to be a Marketplace Vendor.

Requests for specific booth locations will not be accepted. Exhibitors are required to provide their own tables, chairs, tents, tent weights etc. on the day of the event. Hydro is unavailable but electrical generators are permitted if required.

Deadline to apply is June 9, 2026.

Apply to be a Young Canadians Vendor

Marketplace Vendor Application

Marketplace vendors are invited to be a part of Brantford's Canada Day event! This outdoor open-air market offers attendees a chance to shop while enjoying the festivities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business, increase your visibility, and directly engage with potential customers. I’m excited to be there to connect with the community and support local vendors while promoting my products!

NEW THIS YEAR: Insurance coverage is mandatory for all vendors. All approved marketplace vendors must provide a Certificate of Insurance, 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.

If you do not currently have insurance, you may purchase coverage though www.Brantford.Instantriskcoverage.com/Login. Once your application has been approved we will provide the permit number required for the insurance application.

Vendors are required to bring their own extension cords, tables, chairs, tents, tent weights, etc. Specific booth locations will not be considered.

Returning vendors from the previous year will have the first opportunity to submit their application through a link that will be emailed. Vendors will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.

Deadline to apply is June 9, 2026.

Apply to be a Marketplace Vendor

Food Vendor Application

Food vendors are invited to participate in Brantford's Canada Day event. We see over 20,000 people attend this event each year and that is a lot of hungry bellies to feed.

Please ensure you have the following documents available before you fill out the application.

To submit your application, you must upload the following required documents to the application:

• Completed Grand Erie Public Health Vendor Form. This form can be found on their website at www.bchu.org.
• A Certificate of Insurance. If your insurance expires before July 1, upload the current certificate of insurance you have. Once your application is approved, we will contact you for an updated certificate of insurance if needed.
• A photo of your truck/trailer/tent set up
• Vendors who plan to use city electricity are required to submit photos of all the plugs you will be using during the event. This is only required if you are using city electricity. 

All vendors will be required to apply for a Special events business license from the City of Brantford.

Returning vendors from the previous year will have the first opportunity to submit their application through a link that will be emailed. Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis, depending on type of food offered.

Deadline to apply is May 20, 2026.