Festa d'Italia

Calling all businesses, not-for profits and food vendors! Apply today for the opportunity to participate in Vaughan Festa d'Italia 2025.

Apply using the Festa d'Italia 2025 Participant Agreement Form

Participants - what is needed before the deadline of Thursday, May 22, 2025?

1. Participant Agreement Form: Festa d'Italia
2. Payment
   1. For 2025, the food and business vendor price is discounted to $250 + HST (regularly $550 + HST)
   2. $250 + HST for not-for-profit organizations
   3. For participants with a physical location in Market Lane / Woodbridge Avenue, you are eligible for one free booth at Festa d'Italia.
   4. Pay online with credit card OR by cheque (see details on the agreement form)
3. A Certificate of Insurance naming the Corporation of the City of Vaughan, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority as additional insured – use the City’s template 

   1. If you are unable to get a Certificate of Insurance, email vaughancelebrates@vaughan.ca to find out how to purchase one-day event insurance.

       

       Food vendors also need to provide:

4. The York Region Vendor Application Form will be sent directly to York Region Health Department and provided to Events Staff.
   1. Form is found under “Vendors”:  Food Vendors - York Region Application
5. Any applicable licences (restaurant licence, refreshment vehicle licence, etc.)
   1. Refreshment vehicles must provide a valid City of Vaughan Refreshment Vehicle Licence
   2. Refreshment vehicles that do not have a valid City of Vaughan Refreshment Vehicle Licence must apply for one through the City of Vaughan (additional fees apply)
   3. Non-refreshment vehicles must provide a restaurant or business license along with a food handler certificate.

What to expect as a participant (booths, food vendors)?

• 10'x10' spot unless you have a food truck or purchase additional spaces
• 1 table and 2 chairs will be provided and more can be rented for a small fee
• Situated on grass
• Many booth participants and food vendors bring a 10'x10' tent with tent weights (staking is not permitted); no tent, pavilion, etc. is provided
• Electrical access and Wi-Fi are not available

• Generators are not provided

   

See Participant Agreement Form for more details.

I Cugini di Campagna is an Italian pop band formed in 1970 in Rome. The band is well-known for the use of falsetto and for their eccentric look, a cross between glam and kitsch. The band achieved some success with its first single, "Il ballo di Peppe", that was launched by the radio-program Alto Gradimento. In 1973 the band gained more success with the song "Anima mia", then they achieved a series of commercial hits until the early eighties. The band resurfaced in 1997, with a new lineup, thanks to the RAI TV-show Anima mia, whose success led to the rediscovery of their eponymous song and band.

*Stage Schedule coming soon

Activities and performances are subject to change.

• Bocce
• Glitter Tattoos 
• Photo Booths

Activities and performances are subject to change.

Park and Walk: Limited free parking is available at the venue. Accessible parking lot is available and is a short walk to the event site.

Shuttle Bus Service: Free shuttle bus services will be available from the following locations.

Pick up locations 

• Al Palladini Community Centre - 9201 Islington Ave (free parking)
• Chancellor Community Centre - 350 Ansley Grove Rd (free parking)
• Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena - 5020 Hwy 7 (free parking)
• Woodbridge Public School - 60 Burwick Ave (free parking)
• Woodbridge Library - 150 Woodbridge Ave (free parking)
• Vaughan City Hall - 2141 Major MacKenzie Dr W (free parking)
• Vaughan Metropolitan Area (VMC) - 200 Apple Mill Rd (paid parking)

Drop off location

• Boyd Conservation Park - 8739 Islington Ave

Service begins at 10:00 a.m. and the last pickup at Boyd Park at 8:30 p.m.

• Business Zone/Marketplace with vendor booths selling and/or showcasing their products/services
• Food Zone with various food trucks and food vendors

Food vendors are subject to change. Some may only accept cash. There is no ATM at the park.

The Festa d'Italia Sponsorship Program offers many sponsorship opportunities. Depending on the sponsorship level chosen, your company can receive logo recognition in our marketing materials.

Each year the generous support of our sponsors are recognized at a Sponsor Appreciation Event hosted by the Mayor and Members of Council.

For additional Festa d'Italia information, please view the 2025 Festa d'Italia Sponsorship Package. 

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Alex Murdoch at alex.murdoch@vaughan.ca.