Community Village 2024 Application
Would your community-based organization like to have a presence at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival? Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you soon.
FAQs
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 Single Day Wristbands per day for staff and volunteers
- Inclusion in specific promotional materials including the 2024 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 May 15, 2024. Vendors will be notified if they are accepted, waitlisted, or not accepted by May 31, 2024. Please note that the application will remain open after that time, but priority will be given to applications received before the deadline. Payment must be received by June 14, 2024 to maintain your space.
Do you offer any discounts to Indigenous vendors?
Yes. For the 2024 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 will 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 purchase additional equipment?
Yes! Please see Section 2 of the form for details on renting chairs, tables and electricity. You are also able to purchase one parking pass as well as one additional Vendor Pass. Please note that free parking is not included.
Does my booth come with insurance?
No. Proof of Insurance is required to take part in the Community Village. Failure to provide insurance by June 28th may result in cancellation of your participation in the 2024 Festival. Insurance documents can be emailed to vendors@thefestival.bc.ca.
Do I get to choose my booth space?
Once your application has been accepted, booth selection occurs on a first-come first-serve basis in accordance to when your invoice is paid. Further instructions will be provided upon acceptance.
What are the hours of the Community Village?
Vendors are expected to staff their booths from the opening of festival gates until at least 9pm. Full festival hours will be confirmed as soon as possible.