calling all HOLIDAY fair nathan phillips SQ U A R E VENDORS We’re inviting vendors like you to join in Supporting Epilepsy We’re inviting vendors like you to participate in Toronto’sToronto’s newestbrand new holiday holiday tradition, festival! back for its 2nd amazing year! what is holiday fair in the square? WHAT Holiday Fair in the Square celebrates the festive season with an enchanting Christmas market, bringing elegance and charm to the hustle and bustle of .

When December 1 - 23, 2017 Mondays (closed) Weekdays: 4pm-10pm Weekends: 11am-10pm Last week: 12pm-10pm

where Nathan Phillips Square what we’re envisioning:

...and much more Toronto’s newest holiday tradition Tourism in Toronto reached an all-time high last year. We welcomed more than 40 million tourists which generated $7.2 billion. Nathan Phillips Square is considered to be one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions, alongside the Eaton Centre, Yonge & Dundas Square and .

During the Christmas season, the city turns into a wonderland filled with sparkling lights, festive window displays and seasonal performances. Holiday Fair in the Square will be a brand new addition to the many festivals and seasonal events taking place during the holidays this year.

We’re expecting to attract in excess of 1 million shoppers over 3 weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays and we’re looking for vendors to fill up the square and help make Holiday Fair in the Square Toronto’s newest holiday tradition!

We have 70 vendor tents available and will be selecting vendors on a first come, first serve, juried basis.

You won’t want to miss out on this! what vendors are you looking for?

food & beverage Christmas decor clothing & apparel arts & crafts toys & games & many more what are the benefits of being a vendor? the prime location

You’ll be stationed right in the heart of the city, in Nathan Phillips Square. Take advantage of the massive foot traffic from Queen Street, the Eaton Centre, Yonge & Dundas Square and the TTC. These are some of the hottest tourist attractions and the busiest areas of the city. a NEW TARGET MARKET

Whether you’re a small, established business in Leslieville, a newly opened shop on Queen West, or a longstanding retailer, you’ll benefit from being a vendor and showcasing your product. It’s a great way to attract a new target market of young professionals, young families and of course, holiday shoppers looking for last minute gifts. What an easy way to get your product showing up in holiday stockings all over the city. what are the benefits of being a vendor? christmas market success

People love Christmas markets. They’re widly popular and generate tons of revenue for those vendors involved. Established markets, such as those in Germany and the UK have been around for ages and continue to be a holiday ritual. Newer markets, such as those in Vancouver and Quebec City have also successfully embraced this tradition. the pop-up store trend

Being a vendor is a great way to get in on the ground floor. Take advantage of the pop-up shop craze, without the big expense of doing it on your own. Everything is taken care of for you. MEDIA COVERAGE

Nathan Phillips Square is such a central location during the holidays, with the Cavalcade of Lights, thousands of holiday skaters and foot traffic from Yonge & Dundas Square. There will be tons of media coverage. You’ll get mentioned on our website, mentioned in press releases and in social media. who’s responsible for what?

YOUR responsibilities • Decorating your space with an attractive seasonal motif: garland, lights, ornaments etc. • Keeping your space clean and presentable • Corresponding directly with power supplier • Keeping your products well stocked • Staffing your booth during the hours the festival is open • Removing valuables at night

OUR responsibilities • Tents and lighting • Entertainment • Marketing • Security • Garbage removal • Snow removal what are the associated costs? IT comes down to a few questions... Would you like to be the first vendor tent visitors see when they walk in? Would you prefer to be in the middle of the action near the amusements and rides?

Would you rather be near Polar Point bar & resto-lounge, where you’ll attract an older crowd?

Based on your company’s needs, we’ll recommend a tent size, position in the square and price that is best suited to you.

food ARTISAN ACTIVATION/sampler

10’ x 10’ = $3,500 10’ x 10’ = $2,500 1 week = $2,500 10’ x 20’ = $5,500 10’ x 20’ = $4,500 2 weeks = $4,500 20’ x 20’ = $6,000 20’ x 20’ = $5,000 3 weeks = $5,500 i’m interested! what’s next? get in TOUCH WITH US

If you are interested in participating, please send us an email to [email protected] and include the following: • Name of business (artisan) • Description of “what you’re selling” • Photo of set-up/display

PleasePlease sendsend this information ASAP by September. 1, 2017. Once approved, we will Applicationsnotify all successful with be jury-selected applicants no throughout later than September the coming 15, weeks. 2017.

ThereThere are are aa limitedlimited numbernumber ofof spotsspots available.available.

Irith Alterescu-Vendor Coordinator Epilepsy Toronto [email protected]

Epilepsy Toronto 468 Queen Street East, Suite 210 Toronto, ON M5A 1T7 www.epilepsytoronto.org

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