Become a Vendor
Every year Mission Folk Music Festival curates a wonderful market of excellent local and regional artisans and food vendors as part of our #festivalfamily. Our Art and Import Market vendors consistently provide high quality, locally made artisanal products and of course, no festival is complete without a mouth-watering selection of food. We love our vendors and all that they add to the Festival experience!
2025 Festival Artisan Market and Food Vendor applications Are open now until March 31st, 2025
An Introduction to the Mission Folk Music Festival Vendor Program
Thank you for considering joining us at the Mission Folk Music Festival! Here’s all the important information you need to know:
Event Details:
Location: Fraser River Heritage Park, Mission, BC
Dates: July 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2025
Celebrating: Our 38th year of music, song, stories, dance, and sharing of cultural traditions together in one of BC’s most beautiful parks.!
Vendor Opportunities:
We welcome both Artisan Market vendors and Food Truck vendors to join us.
Our festival is renowned for its high-quality, handcrafted artisanal products and mouth-watering food selections.
Public Hours:
Friday, July 25: Gates open at 4:30 pm; Music from 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Saturday, July 26: Gates open at 10:30 am; Music from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday, July 27: Gates open at 10:30 am; Music from 11:00 am – 10:30 pm
*(Times subject to change)*
Artisan Market Vendor Arrival & Setup:
– Vendor spaces are 10′ x 10′. MFMF does not provide tents, tarps, tables, or chairs. MFMF does not provide access to electricity.
– Vendor placement is determined by MFMF and communicated on your arrival on Friday, July 25.
– Booth setup begins at 10:30 am on Friday, July 25. Volunteers will assist in directing vendors to their designated spots.
– Vehicles must be moved off the festival site to the parking lot by 3:00 pm on Friday, July 25. Reserved parking in our parking lot for one vehicle is included
– Vendors are required to clear the Festival site by noon on Monday, July 28.
– All vendors must be ready to serve when gates open and remain open until 9:00 pm each evening.
Food Truck Vendor Arrival & Setup:
– MFMF requires that the vendor obtain all lawful and necessary insurance, licenses, and permits.
– MFMF provides access to electricity, and shared access to running water, garbage, and disposal facilities
– MFMF does not provide tents, tarps, tables, or chairs.
– Plastic water bottles are not permitted for sale at MFMF. Only compostable dishes are permitted.
– Booth setup begins at 9:30 am on Friday, July 25. Volunteers will assist in directing vendors to their designated spots.
– Vendors spaces are designated by MFMF.
– Non food service vehicles must be moved off the festival site to the parking lot by 3:00 pm on Friday, July 25. Reserved parking in our parking lot for one vehicle is included
– Vendors are required to clear the Festival site by noon on Monday, July 28.
– All vendors must be ready to serve when gates open and remain open until 9:00 pm each evening.
Admission & Passes:
– Each vendor receives two passes. Additional passes must be purchased for extra staff or guests.
– Any special arrangements must be made before your arrival on July 25th. No exceptions.
Camping:
– Free camping is available for two vendors per booth or food truck in the general camping area, starting at 3:00 pm on Friday July 25.
– Please note: camping behind booths or elsewhere on the festival public access site is not permitted.
– The campsite offers cold water showers and drinking water. Fires are strictly prohibited.
Restrictions:
– Generators and amplified music are prohibited everywhere on site. Any activity that makes noise or sound that could interfere with the Festival performances or the other vendors is prohibited.
– Smoking and drugs are strictly prohibited everywhere on site. Alcohol is only permitted within the designated consumption area..
– The festival reserves the right to inspect all vehicles, bags, and coolers brought on-site.
– Flood lights and lamps are prohibited. Shielded lights are allowed if they do not interfere with performances or interfere with the audience’s ability to enjoy a performance and/or movement on the Festival site
2025 Vendor Rates
– Artisan Market Vendors: Cost per 10′ x 10′ space is $200.00 + GST = $210.00 per 10×10 space, plus a $50 retail value donation of goods to our raffle
– Food Truck Vendors: Cost per space is $450.00 + GST = $472.50 per space plus MFMF requires that all food vendors donate 10 meal coupons (maximum value $20 each) to MFMF.
Community Note:
The Mission Folk Music Festival Society prioritizes a welcoming and inclusive environment. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of abuse or threatening behavior towards our staff, volunteers, or participants.
If you have questions about our Vendor applications, please contact our vendor coordinator at vendors@missionfolk.ca .