Vaughan Culture Days

• For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change. 

• For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change. 

• For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change. 

• For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change

Requirements for Participants (Booths, Food Vendors)

1. Participant Agreement Form: Vaughan Food and Culture Festival
2. Payment
   1. This year only – discounted rate of $100 + HST for food vendors and non-profit/artists
3. A Certificate of Insurance naming the Corporation of the City of Vaughan as an 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”: https://www.york.ca/health/food-safety/special-events-farmers-markets-and-wild-game-dinners
5. Any applicable licences (restaurant licence, refreshment vehicle licence, etc.)

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
• 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 provided

See Participant Agreement Form for more details.

• Official Welcome and Flag Raising at 1pm with Mayor and Members of Council and Dignitaries 

*Activities and performances are subject to change 

FREE Hands-on Arts and Culture Tent

11:00 a.m. -  Jewelz Addict with Genna Galardini

12:00 p.m. -  Henna Time Fun Time with Rangeen Designz

1:30 p.m.   -  DIY Wellness Workshop with The Wellness Studio by Cicco Aroma

3:00 p.m.   -  All ages drama workshop by That Showbiz

4:00 p.m.   -  Doodle Draw Workshop with Dreamdoodle

Tennis Court Area

10:00 a.m. -  Tai Chi Session with Happy Chi Academy

11:00 a.m. -  Pickle Ball Demo
 

Vendor Booth Area

 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free Photobooth by Capture It

 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Heart to Heart by Catholic Community Services of York Region

 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Become An Everyday Superhero by York Region Children's Aid Society

*Activities and performances are subject to change 

Food Zone and Vendor Market

• Food Zone with various food trucks and food vendors
• Vendor Market with vendor booths selling and/or showcasing their products

Food Vendors:

Lenpanada - Empanada

Melt n dip – Crepes, Chocolate desserts, Waffles, Gelato

Oliveira's Bakery - Stuffed Cookies, different flavors Brownies

Perfect Meat Bowl - Pan fried colorful dumplings and grilled squid 

Steak Barrels - Gourmet Pork Belly, Deluxe AAA Beef, Latin International Soda, Colombian Specialty Coffee

Super Churros - Filled Churros (Vegan), Churro - Ice Cream, Mexican Street Corn (Elote), Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites), Fries, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Mexican Soda.

• More food vendors to come