FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

What’s included with my booth?

• Your choice of a 10′ x 10′ booth space (tents will not be provided) (booth selection is based on a first come, first served basis)*
• Three (3) Vendor Staff Site Access Passes valid for the weekend
• Inclusion in specific promotional materials including the 2023 VFMF Program Book and Website
• Overnight Security
• On-site vendor coordinator support
• One 15 amp service with two (2) outlets.
• $1 million Individual Commercial General Public Liability Insurance
• A weekend of full access to The Festival and a chance to interact with 40,000+ patrons

I need more than 15 amps, can I purchase additional power?
Yes! Additional 15 amp service may be purchased for $100 (+ tax and Service Fees). If you require additional power, please email Vendor Services at [email protected] so that we may assess your anticipated power needs.

Is parking included?
Parking on site is extremely limited, and parking passes are not included in the base fee. An additional parking pass may be purchased for an additional $50 (+ tax and Service Fees) – parking passes only allow access to specific parking lots, and may not guarantee a spot.

What is Individual Commercial General Public Liability Insurance?
Registration includes $1 million Individual Commercial General Public Liability Insurance, subject to a $2,500 deductible (payable by vendor). This insurance protects you and your business from certain third-party liability that occurs on site. The aforementioned insurance does NOT cover theft, damage, or loss of the vendor’s personal or business property or contents.

Can I share a booth with my friend?
Unfortunately, we can no longer allow vendors to share a booth. This is due to liability purposes. The Festival is legally obligated to provide Individual Commercial General Public Liability Insurance for each vendor, and company names need to be listed on the certificate of insurance. This allows us to be aware of every vendor on site, as the Festival cannot risk an unknown vendor showing up and sharing a booth.

For further clarification, please contact [email protected].

Can I rent tables and chairs?
Tables and chairs may be rented for an additional fee. Orders must be received in advance.
*Note that these are 2022 prices and may change for the next festival*

6′ Table: $15 (+ tax)

8′ Table: $20 (+ tax)

Chairs: $5/chair (+ tax)

Do I get to choose my booth space?
Yes! Once your application has been accepted, you will be able to select your booth space after payment is received. Instructions will be provided upon acceptance. Booth selection is based on a first come, first served basis.

When will I be accepted?
We hope to begin the jurying process of applications by the beginning of June, and notify applicants of their status before June 15th. Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled or by June 15th.

How do I pay for my booth space?
Applicants will be notified upon acceptance, and will be contacted with further details for payment and booth selection. An invoice will be sent to vendors who have been accepted. Various methods of payment will be accepted. 

What are the Artisan Market hours? Does my booth need to be open the entire time?
We have not yet finalized hours for 2023, we will provide updates as soon as we can.

Vendors are expected to keep their booths staffed and stocked during the Artisan Market’s full hours of operation.

I sell pre-packaged food items, can I be a vendor in the Artisan Market?
Vendors selling food products are not eligible for the Artisan Market. However, we encourage you to review the terms and conditions of becoming a Food Vendor, which you can find here. If you feel this would be a good fit for you, we encourage you to fill out the application.

My products contain cannabis, can I be a vendor in the Artisan Market?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from vendors selling products that contain cannabis in any form. This includes (but is not limited to) balms, salves, creams, edibles, and plants. The use and/or sales of cannabis products is strictly prohibited by the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Parks Board.