Artisan Market & Community Village 2026 Application
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is proud to showcase a curated collection of artisan vendors and community organizations that embody the spirit and values of our organization. Our Artisan Market is a treasured component of the festival that attendees look forward to year after year. We welcome submissions of all kinds – local handcrafted goods, fair-trade imports, and organizations that bring awareness to important social justice causes. We look forward to receiving your application!
FAQ’s
What’s included in my booth space?
- 10′ x 10′ booth space (tents will not be provided)
- Artisan Market: Three (3) Vendor Access Passes valid for the weekend
- Community Village: Six (6) Vendor Access Passes valid for the weekend
- Inclusion in specific promotional materials including the 2026 VFMF Program Book and Website
- Overnight Security
- On-site vendor coordinator support
- One 15 amp service with two (2) outlets.
- A weekend of full access to The Festival and a chance to interact with 20,000+ patrons
What’s the timeline for applications?
We will be accepting applications until April 17th, 2026. Vendors will be notified if they are accepted, waitlisted, or not accepted by May 1st, 2026. Please note that the application will remain open after that time, but priority will be given to applications received before the deadline. Applications received after April 17th will be automatically put on a waitlist.
Do you offer discounts to Indigenous vendors?
Yes. For the 2026 festival, we are allocating up to 6 booth spaces for Indigenous vendors free of charge. If you have selected ‘Yes’ to being an Indigenous vendor, you may be contacted for additional information. The spaces will be allocated across both the Artisan Market and Community Village portions of the festival.
Am I able to rent equipment for my booth?
Yes! The application form contains details about renting chairs, tables and electricity. You are also able to purchase one parking pass as well as additional Vendor Passes. Please note that free parking is not included.
Can I share a booth with another vendor?
We do not allow vendors to share booths. 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 vendors@thefestival.bc.ca.
Do I get to choose my booth space?
Booth spaces will be chosen by the Vancouver Folk Music Festival staff. A site map with labelled booth spaces will be sent to all vendors a minimum of two weeks before the festival.
What are the hours of the Artisan Market?
Vendors are expected to staff their booths from the opening of festival gates until at least 8pm. Full festival hours will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Can I sell pre-packed food items at the festival?
Vendors selling food products are not eligible for the Artisan Market. Please visit the Food Vendor page for details on how to apply as a food or beverage vendor.
Can I sell cannabis products at the festival?
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.