Barrie Fair Vendors

Engage new customers at a lively, community-driven event filled with thousands of attendees eager to explore local businesses, products and services!

Outdoor & Artisan

Close to the action

$250 +hst before Aug 1st

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• Gravel or Grass
• 10ft x 10ft lot
• Your Choice of Available Spots
• 4 FREE 4-Day Vendor Passes

Indoor

Sheltered, high traffic location

$330 +hst before Aug 1st

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• 15 amp hydro
• 10ft x 10ft
• Your Choice of Available Spots
• 4 FREE 4-Day Vendor Passes

Food

Central to the Midway, Stage and Beer Garden

$925 +hst before Aug 1st

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• Gravel or Grass
• 10ft x 10ft lot
• Your Choice of Available Spots
• 8 FREE 4-Day Vendor Passes

GENERAL Rules & Requirements

The Barrie Fair Vendor Application is neither an offer, nor guarantee. 

Only fully completed application forms will be considered for approval.

MANDATORY HOURS

⭐ VENDOR HOURS | FRI 11am – 9pm / SAT 10am – 9pm / SUN 10am – 5pm

REQUIREMENTS

– Your booth must be prepared, open and staffed during all Mandatory Hours

– By applying, you are committing to the Mandatory Hours

– Restocking must take place before Public Fair Hours (Thurs: 4p-11p / Fri: 10a-11p / Sat: 9a-11p / Sun: 9a-6p)

– Bring lighting for your booth

– Vehicles are NOT permitted to enter the grounds during Public Fair Hours

– Vendors must ensure proper weights, stakes, or blocks are used to secure their tent and or/displays.

– Vendors must supply their own equipment.

– You may set up your booth on the day before the Barrie Fair opens.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis using the following criteria: quality, diversity, demand and fair history.

PRODUCT LIST

– A detailed list of products for sale/display must be provided on the application

– Any changes to the product list must be pre-approved by the EDAS

LOT SELECTION

– Changing your lot location without EDAS approval is NOT PERMITTED, and will result in removal from the fairgrounds, without a refund.

– Subletting of lots is NOT PERMITTED, and will result in removal from the fairgrounds, without a refund.

– On very rare occasions, it may be necessary for us to change your lot number.  If that happens, we will contact you as soon as possible.

OUTDOOR EVENT

– Please prepare for any weather, including extreme heat, excessive rain, and cold temperatures.

– The wind is VERY STRONG at the Essa Agriplex.  Prepare your setup accordingly.

– Vendors may not move, regardless of weather conditions.

OTHER

No roaming vendors.

Please do not leave your booth to attract customers.  Let customers come to your pre-assigned vendor space. Surveys, sales and demonstrations are to be conducted only in the space provided, unless pre-approved by EDAS.

No alcohol is permitted (some exceptions apply).

There is no smoking/vaping permitted in or around your vendor lots.

No amplified sound.

Amplified speaking or music is not permitted from any vendor unless pre-authorized in writing by EDAS. Please be mindful and courteous to others around you.

Medical Emergencies

For medical situations or personal emergencies, we ask that you please contact the office at the Essa & District Agricultural Society and arrangements will be made to address your space.

The sale of COTTON CANDY and CANDY APPLES is strictly prohibited as per our contract with midway services. Thank you for your understanding.

⚠️ ZERO tolerance for bullying, verbal or physical misconduct by any vendor towards the general public, fair staff/volunteers or fellow vendors. Any misconduct will result in immediate removal from the fairgrounds.

Removal From Fairgrounds

The following actions will result in removal from the fairgrounds, without refund:

– Late arrival

– Restocking during Public Fair Hours

– Disrupting other vendors

LOT OPTIONS

Required PERMITS

INSURANCE Requirements

Certificate of Insurance must be received.

Certificate of Insurance must include:

• $2,000,000 liability coverage
• Essa & District Agricultural Society named s additionally insured
• Specific move-in and move-out dates

Your application will not be approved until a Certificate of Insurance has been received.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the office via, phone at 705-726-1200 or email: [email protected] or [email protected]