2026 Blenheim Cherryfest Vendor Application
Blenheim Cherryfest is back and you can apply to be a vendor at the event. Fees and other details are in the application.
📅 Date: July 16, 17, 18, 2026
📍 Location:Downtown Blenheim, Ontario
⏰ Time: Thursday and Friday - 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blenheimcherryfest
Before Applying
Read the application in full to ensure you understand our process. Incomplete application forms will not be reviewed. Remember the requirements you indicate in your application as these will be used during our planning process. If our process is unclear, please e-mail us before applying.
After You Apply
We highly recommend you check your junk mail if you're expecting a response from us. We are not responsible for missed deadlines due to e-mails going into junk/spam folders.
Deadline
Because we receive hundreds of applications, we will keep applications open until June 1. After that time, we will only accept new applications if spots open up in under represented categories.
Acceptances
Due to the number of applications we receive, not everyone will be accepted. Being accepted in the past is not a guarantee you will be accepted to this event.
If you've been a vendor with us in the past but are not accepted to this event, please know that we appreciate you and enjoyed having you as a vendor! We want to give more vendors like you the chance to be at this event, too.
Vendor Types and How To Apply
To apply, please see the following categories. You may email us to request an application form.
Vendors include anyone selling handmade items, take-home alcoholic beverages, baked goods, honey, jam, and more. If you cook food on site and use a generator, please fill out the Food Truck application below. Unfortunately, we are not accepting applications from MLMs, trade show vendors, or vendors who offer products that directly compete with existing downtown businesses.
The Food Truck application includes anyone making and serving food out of a truck OR a tent. It also includes any businesses/non-profit organizations selling hot food & drinks that are prepared or consumed on site, like hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate, fries, etc. You must meet all CK Public Health requirements.
Music/Entertainment
We have confirmed music/entertainment for 2026 Cherryfest and are no longer accepting applications. Thank you.
Acceptance Criteria
To be considered for acceptance, you must:
Be available for all three days of Cherryfest. You may not attend for only one or two days.
Have high-quality products and packaging
Submit high-quality photos
Not be sharing a spot with another vendor (unless you apply together)
Be in good standing, based on behaviour at previous events (this includes cancelling with no warning, being rude to volunteers/guests/security/police/other vendors, having prohibited items in your tent, not responding to our e-mails, not following instructions, etc)
Sell within one 10x10 tent or have an approved spots for trailers/vans
Be inspected by your local Public Health Unit if applicable
Follow ALL Public Health requirements if you are selling food. This includes proper waste water collection and disposal.
Be willing to fill out the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit's food form, if applicable
Not sell alcohol. There is a licensed area at Cherryfest, however, it is currently limited to existing partners.
Safety Policy
All roads in our event space are closed to all traffic, with some exceptions. As soon as the roads are closed, Downtown Blenheim becomes a pedestrian-only space (not including emergency vehicle access if necessary).
Barricades are in place not only to stop traffic from coming in but also to inform drivers that the road is closed. If a vendor moves a barricade to drive around it, anyone behind them will think they can also drive in. Very quickly, several vehicles begin to enter the event space. We have implemented drive-in time during setup for food trucks and vendors who request it for accessibility reasons. This process ensures that vendors know where to enter and where to exit and this process is supervised by an organizer.
The safety of you, our guests, volunteers, and ourselves is of greatest importance. We can only achieve this if everyone reads and follows our instructions.
Anyone who doesn’t follow our instructions during setup and takedown will not be accepted to future events and depending on the situation, may not be welcome to participate in the event at all. We will have police officers and security guards monitoring as many entrance and exit points to ensure that all participants are following our instructions. Volunteers will also keep us informed. We ask that you respect all volunteers, police, security, and organizers during the entire event, especially during setup and takedown.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is this taking place outside?
Yes. The entire event takes place outdoors in the heart of downtown Blenheim. Because this event takes place outdoors, we cannot guarantee weather. Please keep this in mind before submitting an application.
2. Is there hydro? Can I bring a generator?
NO. The market portion of the event takes place in downtown Blenheim on the street. Unfortunately there is no access to hydro. Vendors are welcome to bring battery-operated lighting, but in order to keep noise and fumes down, we don't allow generators in the market area. Generators are permitted for food trucks though.
3. Why must I attend all three days?
Cherryfest is a three day event and we have a designated layout that must be approved to meet municipal and provincial requirements. Having vendors choose to attend only a portion of the event makes this difficult for our group of volunteers to arrange. In addition, we have vendors who are eager to attend all three days.