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Become a Vendor at UAFest 2026

Bring your food, your craft, your business to Riverside Park β€” and share it with thousands of neighbors celebrating Ukrainian culture in Lanark County.

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Sun, Sep 13, 2026Riverside Park, Carleton Place
An elderly woman examining an embroidered white and blue vyshyvanka blouse hanging on a rack at a UAFest clothing vendor tent
Who Can Apply

Twelve kinds of vendors we welcome

We offer a great opportunity to showcase your products, food, or services to thousands of festival attendees β€” from Ukrainian food and crafts to local services and community organizations. If your business or table fits one of the categories below, we'd love to hear from you.

Ukrainian Food Vendors
Varenyky, borscht, holubtsi and other traditional Ukrainian dishes and baked goods.
Local Food Vendors
Non-Ukrainian food, snacks, drinks and treats for the festival crowd.
Handmade Products
General handcrafted goods of any kind, made by you or your small business.
Ukrainian Crafts
Pysanky, pottery, woodwork, folk art and other traditional Ukrainian craft.
Clothing & Embroidery
Vyshyvanka, embroidered textiles and Ukrainian-inspired apparel.
Books & Educational Products
Ukrainian-language books, language learning material and educational goods.
Art & Decor
Paintings, prints, home decor and other original art.
Children's Products
Toys, clothing and goods made for kids and families.
Local Services
Service-based businesses from Lanark County and the wider Ottawa Valley.
Community Organizations
Non-profits and groups sharing information or raising awareness.
Ukrainian-Owned Businesses
Any Ukrainian-owned business, regardless of what you sell.
Canadian Businesses Connected to the Ukrainian Community
Canadian businesses with ties to Ukrainian culture or community.
Why Participate

A market where vendors genuinely thrive

4,000+
Festival visitors in 2025
Engaged
Community-first audience
Affordable
Vendor fees for every budget
Priority
Returning-vendor booking priority
Visitors walking down the vendor market walkway at UAFest, browsing craft, clothing and art tents lined up on both sides at Riverside Park

Vendor tents line the market walkway through Riverside Park, so every visitor passes your table on their way between the stage, the food area and the kids' zone.

The Process

From application to sold out

1
Apply
Submit the form below with your products and needs.
2
Get Confirmed
We review applications on a rolling basis and follow up with your space details.
3
Set Up
Exact setup and teardown times are confirmed once your space is booked.
4
Sell & Connect
Meet thousands of visitors from 12 PM to 8 PM.
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Before You Apply

Vendor requirements

Business or vendor insurance and food handling certification may be required depending on what you're selling
Your own tent, table and signage
On-time setup before opening and teardown after close β€” exact times confirmed after your application is reviewed
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis β€” apply early for the best chance at your preferred space
A vendor's tent table set up with handmade crochet toys β€” mushrooms, chicks, bunnies and a panda β€” ready for festival visitors
A jewelry vendor's table set up with handmade necklaces, bracelets and earrings on display at UAFest
Want more than a booth?

Sponsor packages start at $500 and put your logo on the sponsor board β€” Silver ($1,000) adds a guaranteed stage mention and can include your vendor booth.

See sponsor packages→
Apply

Vendor application

We'd love to have you at Riverside Park β€” tell us about what you'll bring. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better your chance at your preferred space.

Free to apply β€” booth fees are affordable and confirmed with you during review.

Vendor Type *
Do you bring your own tent/table?
Participated in a festival before?
Photos of your products (optional)
Have product photos? No need to attach anything now β€” we'll ask for them by email after your application.

Vendor FAQ

Fees are kept affordable and vary by vendor category and booth size β€” we welcome 12 kinds of vendors, from food and crafts to community tables. Exact 2026 booth fees will be confirmed with you during application review.

All booths are outdoor spaces at Riverside Park, and vendors bring their own tent, table and signage. Tell us your setup and space needs in the application β€” the volunteer team matches your space to your vendor type when they review it.

The volunteer team reviews applications on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the sooner you'll hear back β€” and the better your chance at your preferred space.

Limited power access is available β€” let us know your needs in the application above.

Yes β€” returning vendors get priority booking ahead of the general application window.

Have a different question? See the full FAQ.

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