Vendor Terms & Conditions

• Approved vendors must commit to attending and staffing your booth for the entire duration of the event, November 13 - January 5, 2025 (snow, rain, cold, or shine) and be able to supply adequate inventory. Hours of operation are:
  • Monday - Thursday, noon - 9PM
  • Fridays and Saturdays noon - 10PM
  • Sundays noon to 9PM
  • Open Christmas Eve until 6PM
  • Closed Christmas Day.
  • Open New Year’s Eve until midnight.
• Approved vendors shall conduct its operations in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Vendors shall be responsible for obtaining any required municipal, or regulatory permits related to its operations. Food vendors must adhere to Toronto Public Health guidelines for cleanliness and proper sanitation. All vendors will be inspected by site management and/or municipal regulators.
• Approved vendors must offer a unique shopping experience for the holiday market, and not sell products that directly compete with our full-time retailers at The Distillery Historic District.
• Approved vendors must carry their own liability insurance ($5 million), as they will not be covered by The Distillery Historic District’s insurance. Proof of valid insurance is required and must be provided in advance to site management
• The Distillery Winter Village is a cashless event. All sales must be made through the provided merchant services terminal. These sales will be deposited into The Distillery Winter Village account. A portion of vendor sales (15% from general retail and 25% from food, plus a 3% processing fee) will be collected and retained as rent (a minimum of $12,000 per general retail vendor and $15,000 per food vendor). The remainder of sales will be paid to the vendor on a weekly basis.
• Approved vendors will be responsible for their own expenses including but not limited to: customized booth signage, décor, staffing, propane, cleaning, kitchen equipment, liability insurance, parking, and transportation.
• Approved vendors agree to support the promotion of their participation as a vendor at The Distillery Winter Village via word of mouth and social media or other promotional/marketing means. As we must each do our part to ensure success of the event, your digital presence will be considered in our selection process.