| The Applefest Advisory Committee invites local organizations to apply to the Apple Seed Funding Program. This program allows one local charity to facilitate and keep the proceeds from the 50/50 event run at the Applefest Car Show.
If selected, your organization will receive:
- a 10x10 booth space at the Car Show,
- the opportunity to run and keep 50% of the proceeds from the 50/50 draw at the Car Show and,
- free advertising on the Brighton Applefest website, social media pages and brochure.
Organizations interested in applying for this opportunity must:
- be a registered charity with a registered charity number,
- have, or be able to get a lottery license based on the requirements outlined by the AGCO,
- be located in or, benefit residents of the Municipality of Brighton,
- articulate a project they are working towards that the funding would go towards completing or supporting and,
- agree to the Terms & Conditions outlined in the application.
Interested and eligible organizations are invited to apply to the Apple Seed Funding Program during the intake period, which will be posted on our website and advertised on our social media channels.
Applications will be considered based on the following criteria:
- Charitable Status - Must be a registered charity or not-for-profit organization, must provide registered charitable number.
- Local Impact - Preference given to organizations that operate locally or directly benefit the local community. Application demonstrates tangible outcomes or existing programs that serve residents in the festival’s area.
- Alignment with Festival Values – Organization’s mission aligns with the values of Applefest (e.g., inclusion, sustainability, community spirit).
- Organizational Capacity - Ability to provide sufficient volunteers and resources to manage the 50/50 draw responsibly. Previous experience managing raffles or similar events is an asset.
- Transparency & Accountability - Clear and transparent use of funds raised, with a willingness to report back on how 50/50 proceeds were used.
- Community Support - Evidence of community support or engagement (e.g., social media presence). Ability to promote the event and draw to their network to increase participation.
- Financial Need - Demonstrate a specific project or need that 50/50 proceeds would support.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Caroline Birch, Applefest Coordinator at applefest@brighton.ca or 613 475 0670 ext. 210.
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Interested in applying to be a vendor for Applefest 2026? Applications will open in April 2026.
Please note: Applications from local vendors (i.e., vendors based out of Northumberland, Hastings or Prince Edward County) will be given priority. We remind vendors that Applefest is a curated event. The Street Fair Coordinator reserves the right to accept and/or decline applications using their professional judgement.
About the Application Process
The Applefest Application Process is two steps:
- Potential Applefest Street Fair vendors must submit a complete application (i.e., contact information, social media and website links, photos, brief description of what they are hoping to sell at Applefest) for review by Applefest Coordinators and agree to the Applefest Vendor Terms & Conditions.
- Successful vendors will then be contacted by the Applefest Coordinators to proceed with payment for their booth and to provide all other necessary paperwork.
Vendor Booth Pricing
Vendor Fees cover a 10'x10' booth space at each location. No tables, tents or chairs are included in the booth price. There will be vendors on either side of you. You can pay for extra length in 10' increments.
Pricing for each location and vendor type is tiered as follows:
| Type of Vendor | 2026 Booth Pricing |
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Agricultural Vendors
(i.e. vendors that grow or produce their own products such as apples, honey, etc.)
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TBD |
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Service Clubs, Not-For-Profit and Charities
(i.e., local sports organizations, Lion's Club, Rotary, etc.)
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TBD |
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Vendors at the Car Show/Children's Village*
(i.e., vendors who want to be located at Brighton Public School or King Edward Park)
*please note your products must fit with the Car Show or Children's Village to be accepted into these locations by the coordinator)
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TBD |
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Local Vendors
(i.e., vendors that are located within Hastings, Prince Edward or Northumberland Counties)
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TBD |
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Visiting Vendors
(i.e., vendors that are located outside of Hastings, Prince Edward or Northumberland Counties)
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TBD |
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ALL Food Vendors
(i.e., vendors who are preparing and/or serving food on-site)
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TBD |
Vendor Insurance
The Municipality of Brighton has purchased a ‘Special Event Coverage’ policy from our insurance provider. This means, vendors do not have to submit a copy of their insurance and will be covered by the Municipality’s policy. Vendors who are serving food will still need to complete a Safe Food Handling Form from the Health Unit.
As always, if vendors wish to have their own insurance in addition to the coverage offered by the Municipality, they are welcome to do so.
Health Unit Forms
Section 16(2) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) requires that every person who intends to commence to operate a food premise shall give notice of the person’s intention to the Medical Officer of Health or the Health Unit is which the food premise will be located. Food premises are defined as "a premises where food or milk is manufactured, processed, prepared, stored, handled, displayed, distributed, transported, sold or offered for sale, but does not include a private residence".
All vendors selling food (both packaged or unpackaged) are required to complete a Health Unit form and submit it to the Applefest Coordinator. Required forms will be emailed to successful vendors and have all relevant information completed specifically to Applefest.
Vendor Terms & Conditions
If you are accepted to Applefest, you are agreeing to the following Terms & Conditions...
- Vendor spaces are 10’ deep by 10’ wide. Vendors may not extend their booth outside their assigned space. Additional 10’ increments can be purchased. There will be other vendors on either side of your booth.
- All purchased vendor spaces must be occupied with a display and cannot be left empty.
- Sharing or subletting booth space is not permitted.
- Vendors must provide their own display equipment, tents, tables, and chairs.
- The vendor section of the festival opens at 10 am and closes at 4 pm on Saturday. It is a one-day event and runs rain or shine. There will be no refunds returned for vendors who do not attend for any reason.
- All booths must be manned during open hours of the festival.
- Vendors are required to keep their area clean and well organized. All garbage must be removed from your area when you leave.
- Vehicles are permitted in the festival area during designated set up and takedown times. Applefest Coordinators reserve the right to modify these times for public safety. Vehicles will not be permitted in vendor areas during festival hours
- Exclusivity of the sale of specific products/goods by vendors is not guaranteed. Every effort will be made to place Vendors on the street to prevent direct and obvious competition.
- Vendors are not allowed to sell items that use the Applefest logo or Applefest name. Applefest is a brand and the Municipality reserve the right to control where the name and logo appears. As always, vendors are encouraged to include apple-themed items in their offerings.
- There are no volunteer staff available from the Applefest Committee to help with your booth.
- Vendors agree to abide by the Brighton Applefest Harassment Policy which states:
The harassment of any volunteers, committee members or members of staff will not be tolerated. In the case of harassment at Applefest, you will be asked to leave with no refund. Brighton Applefest will treat any complaint of harassment as a serious matter and will pursue any complaints in a fair and confidential manner. All possible criminal offences will be referred to the police for investigation.
- Electricity will NOT be available. All Vendors using Propane MUST be within acceptance of the TSSA regulations and be inspected by the Fire Department. All vendors must disclose their use of a generator which is not allowed to exceed 60 decibels. If the use of a generator is not disclosed, you will not be able to use a generator on the day of Applefest.
- All vendors selling food or food products (fresh or packaged) are responsible for submitting their applications to Applefest Coordinators by the specified date for approval by the HKPR District Health Unit. Vendors who are not approved by Health Unit are not able to attend.
- Vendors will receive Liability Coverage through Applefest’s ‘Special Event Coverage’ purchased through the Municipality of Brighton’s Insurance Provider. Vendors wishing to purchase their own insurance are welcome to do so.
- The vendor will release and hold harmless The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Brighton Applefest, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents, from and against all losses, claims, damages, actions, causes of action, costs of expenses (including but not limited to weather, wildlife, and environmental aggressors, legal fees, disbursements and taxes on a solicitor client basis) that The Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Brighton Applefest may sustain, incur, suffer or be put to at any time before, during, or after expiration or termination of the event, arising out of or occurring directly or indirectly out of the event, or any act or omission of the Applicant or any agent, volunteer, participant, employee, officer, director or subcontractor of the Applicant.
- Returning vendors from previous years are not guaranteed a booth space and must go through the application process. Returning vendors are not guaranteed their previous booth location. Requested booth locations will be considered but are not guaranteed
How are applications reviewed and approved?
All applications are reviewed by the Applefest Coordinator and are selected based on the following criteria...
| Criteria | Factors the Coordinator is considering... |
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| Completeness of Application |
- Are all areas of the application complete?
- Does the applicant provide a clear description of what they are planning on selling at Applefest?
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| Uniqueness of Product |
- Are the proposed products affiliated with multi-level marketing, network marketing or pyramid-selling organizations?
- Are the products homemade/handmade?
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| Alignment to Applefest Event |
- Are the products made or sourced locally?
- Do the products support local agricultural businesses?
- Are the products apple-related?
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| Suitability to Festival Setting |
- Do the proposed products align with what Applefest visitors are looking for/expecting to find at the festival?
- Are the products family-friendly?
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We encourage vendors to be as complete and thorough as possible when filling out their application as it helps our Coordinator get to know your business and how it could fit into our Applefest Vendor lineup.
Information provided by vendors on the application form is taken into consideration along with submitted photos. Our coordinator also reviews social media content and websites for each business if applicable.
We remind all applicants that Applefest is a curated event and acceptance in previous years does not guarantee acceptance this year. Applications from local vendors (i.e., vendors based out of Northumberland, Hastings or Prince Edward County) will be given priority. We remind vendors that Applefest is a curated event. The Street Fair Coordinator reserves the right to accept and/or decline applications using their professional judgment.
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