Bath Canada Day Vendors Market

Market vendor registration opens March 3, 2025

The annual Bath Canada Day celebration is the most popular event of the year, attracting thousands of visitors to the beautiful village of Bath. The Vendor’s Market has been a long-standing feature of the big day and is a great opportunity for artisans, producers, crafters, and businesses to gain exposure and sell their wares.

Please be advised that vendor spacing is limited. Vendors will be accepted on a first come, first-serve basis pending product duplication. We will do our best to offer a balanced mix of products.

crowd of people looking at things for sale in a market

When and where

When: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Where: 217 Church Street, Bath. Market vendors will line the walking path near the tennis/pickleball courts

Event hours: The Market will operate from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Vendor setup

Vendors are welcome to arrive at 7:00 a.m. but must be fully setup by 8:45 a.m.

Please be aware that the park will be active from 6:00 a.m. with the popular pancake breakfast, hosted by the Bath Firefighters Association. Use caution when setting up.

Vendor fees

Vendors Booth is $75.00 including HST for a 12' x 12' space

Please note that online payment is required to confirm your booth. Payment details will be forwarded once your application has been reviewed and accepted.

Apply to be a vendor

Vendor registration opens Monday, March 3, 2025.

Application Form

Market Guidelines

Vendor booth

Each vendor booth will be 12 feet by 12 feet. Vendors may purchase multiple sites if needed. Vendors are responsible for supplying their own tables, chairs, and shade tents. Please note that shade tents must be "weighted" down and not pegged in any way. Use of pegs is not allowed on park grounds.

Confirmation of site location

A few weeks prior to the event, the Vendor Coordinator will email vendors their site allocations and provide a site map.

Waste removal

Vendors are responsible for removing their waste from the site.

Portable generators

Vendors may provide their own portable generators when required. Generators must be quiet and intended for portable use. Fuel for the generator must be stored in containers intended for fuel and must be kept away from the generator. Vendors planning to use a portable generator must indicate this on their application form. If notice is not provided ahead of time, use of a portable generator may be denied at the event. Vendors using a portable generator must also have the appropriate type of fire extinguisher.

Dogs and other pets

Vendors should not bring dogs or other pets to the market. Registered service animals are exceptions.

Product duplication

Event organizers will try to keep a balanced mix of vendors. Vendors should contact the Vendor Coordinator before sending in an application if there are any concerns about duplication.

Loading/unloading and vendor parking

Vendors may drive to their site to unload when practical. If the ground is too soft to accommodate vehicles, vendors must unload and reload from the street.
Dedicated vendor parking will be provided. Vendors parking their vehicles in this area do so at their own risk. After unloading, vehicles must be moved to the dedicated vendor parking area and are not to return until the market closes at 4:30 p.m.

Cancellations and refunds

Cancellations received before May 31 will be refunded in full, less an administration fee. Cancellations after May 31 will not be refunded. All cancellations must be made in writing to the Heritage, Culture and Tourism Division. Please provide the reasons for cancellation, mailing address and full business name, and allow four to six weeks for processing.

No show or early departure

No refunds will be given to vendors who do not show up on the day or who leave early.

Food vendors

KFL&A Public Health and Loyalist Township require all food vendors to complete the KFL&A Public Health online special event vendor application form.

Vendors must comply with the special event vendor information and with the applicable sections of the Food Premises Regulation, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., 1990. A public health inspector will review the application and will contact you to arrange an inspection and to provide a Temporary Vendor Permit prior to the event (when possible).

Food vendors are required to submit a copy of the kitchen’s most recent public health inspection report, or
If the kitchen space is rented to prepare food, food vendors must provide a letter from the owner of the kitchen space confirming that the food is prepared at that location. A copy of the kitchen’s most recent public health inspection report shall be included.

Please submit your application to your event organizer. The event organizer is responsible for submitting a special event organizer application and all vendor applications to KFL&A Public Health at least 14 days prior to the event.

More information and a special events checklist for Vendors is available from KLF&A Public Health.

Food truck requirements

Food trucks must comply with By-law 2024-103 which licenses, regulates and governs refreshment vehicles in Loyalist Township. Contact the Clerk's office for more information.

Food trucks must meet the Regulations in Section 8 of the by-law

8.1. The Operator of any Refreshment Vehicle shall operate in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, Ontario Regulation 493/17.

8.2. The Operator of any Refreshment Vehicle shall operate in accordance with the Technical Safety Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c.16.

8.3. Every Refreshment Vehicle which is equipped with propane-fueled appliances must be inspected by a certified propane fitter registered by the Fuel Safety Branch, and found to comply with the Ontario Propane Code and, prior to the issuance of a Refreshment Vehicle Licence shall supply the Clerk with written confirmation of compliance in this regard.

8.4. The Operator of any Refreshment Vehicle equipped with cooking equipment shall operate in accordance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997:

a) A cooking operation producing smoke or grease-laden vapours shall be provided with an exhaust system and fire protection system in accordance with N.F.P.A. 96 "Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations".

b) Portable extinguishers suitable for Class K fires shall be provided to protect cooking operation.

8.5. Cooking equipment must be commercial-grade or intended for commercial use as stated in manufacturer recommendations.

8.6. All Refreshment Vehicles shall be roadworthy and comply with the Highway Traffic Act and shall be licensed for operation on a public highway. The issuance of a Licence under this By-law does not act to exempt Operators from the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act and all traffic and parking by-laws of the Township.

8.7. All signage must meet the requirements set out under the Townships Sign By-law, as amended.

8.8. Any platforms/decks for accessing the food truck service window shall be reviewed by the building department and comply with all Ontario Building Code requirements.

Food trucks must meet the Insurance requirements in Section 10 of the by-law

10.1. The Licencee, at their expense, obtain and keep in force during the term of this licensed agreement, Commercial General Liability insurance satisfactory to the Township, written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in Ontario and include but not be limited to the following:

a) A limit of liability of not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000)/occurrence.

b) The Township shall be named as an additional insured;

c) The policy shall contain a provision for cross liability in respect of the named insured;

d) Non-owned automobile coverage with a limit of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000) including contractual non-owned coverage;

e) Products and completed operation coverage (Broad Form) with an aggregate limit not less than five million dollars ($5,000,000); and

f) That 30 days prior notice of an alteration, cancellation or material change in policy terms which reduces coverages shall be given in writing to the Clerk.

Read the complete By-Law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Refreshment Vehicles in Loyalist Township for more information or contact the Clerk's office.