Exhibit at the Festival

Information and Checklist

Join our mailing list for exhibitors and sponsor.
Review the exhibitor policy below and ensure you're a good fit for our festival.
Contact us to become a sponsor for Priority Booth Placement (PDF).
Fill out an exhibitor application (PDF).
Review the Exhibitor Manual, Exhibitor Checklist, Logistics Package and Public Health Information (available June 30th).

What is the Vegetarian Food Festival?

The Vegetarian Food Festival is presented and organized by Toronto Vegetarian Association. We ask that you carefully consider your packaging, packing materials and waste management to make it as sustainable as possible. Please act responsibly, wherever possible.

Who is Toronto Vegetarian Association?

Founded in 1945, the Toronto Vegetarian Association (TVA) aims to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more peaceful lifestyle. We promote the benefits of vegetarian diets and support those who choose to reduce or eliminate their consumption of animal products by providing resources and a friendly community.

Food Festival Dates & Times (timings to be confirmed)

Friday, September 7, 2012 from 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 12 pm to 9 pm
Sunday, September 9, 2012 from 12 pm to 7 pm

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Approval Process

Exhibitor Application Forms and Food Concession Application Forms are approved by TVA based on eligibility and subject to availability. TVA reserves the right to refuse any application, without liability.

Exclusivity Restrictions

*PLEASE NOTE* - NO beverages (water, coffee, tea, etc), waffles, pancakes or French fries are permitted to be sold at the Vegetarian Food Fair, only approved menu items.

*PLEASE NOTE* - There are exclusivity rights on the sale of the following items: Books, T-shirts, DVDs and CDs. An additional waiver fee of $40 will be charged to those vendors who wish to sell the mentioned items.

Exhibitor Policy

PRODUCTS/SERVICES
All products on display and/or being promoted must be of a vegetarian nature (free of meat, fish and fowl and the flesh of all animals, including leather and fur). Items may not contain animal by-products such as gelatin,* rennet/rennin/pepsin (found in many commercial cheeses), or any other animal-derived ingredients such as lard, tallow, etc. Vegetarian items containing dairy and/or eggs are permitted. TVA reserves the right to seize any product that is not of a vegetarian nature.

*Any vitamin, supplement or other health product capsules not clearly labeled “vegetarian” on the product packaging or accompanying documentation will be assumed to contain gelatin and will be removed from the Food Festival.

 PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL/PACKAGING
Supporting literature (e.g. brochures, recipes, product packaging or inserts) may not promote, display or advocate any non-vegetarian item. Exhibitors must ensure all recipes to be distributed at TVA events or printed on any product packaging do not call for non-vegetarian ingredients. Images of non-vegetarian items on product packaging for vegetarian items (e.g. seasonings, spice mixes, etc.) are not permitted. TVA and event partners reserve the right to remove any signage deemed unsuitable.

 EXHIBIT SPACE ALLOTMENT
Exhibitors must confine their activities to their allotted exhibit space and may not solicit beyond these boundaries. Each allotted space is clearly defined by the venue floor plans. Height restrictions also apply. Neither the exhibitor nor its representatives are permitted to "roam" the event venue for the purpose of procuring or conducting business. All signage is to remain in the exhibitor's booth. TVA reserves the right to remove any signage and/or materials and person(s) deemed beyond exhibitor booth limits.

 NOISE LEVELS
TVA reserves the right to restrict all vendors to a maximum noise level.

 GRAPHIC VIDEO FOOTAGE
TVA and event partners reserve the right to restrict the display of any graphic video footage such as animal slaughter, unless otherwise authorized by Toronto Vegetarian Association.