About the Event The Leamington Arts Centre (LAC), in partnership with the Municipality of Leamington, the Uptown Leamington BIA, and the Bank Theatre is proud to present the Mill St. Market.
The Mill St. Market is specially curated to serve delectable street food and drinks while you shop for handcrafted arts and and crafts lining the modern, reinvented, Mill Street in Leamington. With live music, you’ve never experienced a night market like this! Be a part of the Uptown Leamington experience!
Eligibility & Terms • This event is open to vendors and general merchandise retailers with a focus on artists, artisans, creators, crafters, makers, bakers, growers, authors...
• This is a juried event. Applications are considered based on the vendor type and limits, date of application, previous experience and sample of work/display provided via website or social media on the entry form.
• Upon jury acceptance and completed payment, spaces will be assigned until each event space is full on a first come first serve basis.
Food/Beverage Vendors: • ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE VENDORS MUST complete an application with the WECHU: https://www.wechu.org/food-vendor-application. Failure to do so will result in the WECHU denying your participation in the event.
Alcohol Vendors: • ALL ALCOHOL VENDORS MUST be licensed under the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) with a proper license type for operating this event. All alcohol vendors shall follow all guidelines, including only smart serve trained staff serving.
• All alcohol vendors must provide proof of insurance 5 days before the event having $5M liability, naming the South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre as well as the Municipality of Leamington as additional insured. Please contact your insurance agent.
• All alcohol vendors must provide receipt of any alcohol to be served at the event, 5 days prior. No other alcohol is permitted to be sold.
• All alcohol sales will be by the SEAA/LAC via token system. All token sales/token reimbursement to alcohol vendors shall be subject to a $2 fee per token. Strictly NO outside alcohol will be permitted into the licensed market area. Strictly NO direct sales of alcohol by vendors is permitted.
Deadline + Event Dates • Deadline: Vendor applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis up to the day before the event or until spaces are full. Space is limited, vendors are encouraged to apply early and apply for multiple markets.
• Event Dates: Friday June 7, July 12, August 9, September 13, 5:00pm -10:00pm.
Set Up • Food/Beverage Trucks/Trailers: Friday, 11:00am - 1:00pm.
• Tent Vendors: Friday, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
• ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY SET UP.
• All vendors must check-in with LAC staff/volunteers at the Mill St. West gate or LAC HQ tent (not inside LAC art gallery building)
• Enter Mill St from West with vehicle, quickly unload and then IMMEDIATELY MOVE VEHICLE OFF MILL ST. Mill St. is a one-way and one-lane street. Other vehicles MUST be able to enter and drive to their space to unload as well.
• All vendors MUST be set up by 4:30pm and ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OFF MILL ST. BY THIS TIME, NO EXCEPTIONS.
• Late vendors will be turned away and participation in the event forfeited. Refunds will not be issued.
Take Down • Fridays, 10:00pm - 11:30pm.
• ABSOLUTELY NO dismantling or removal of displays is permitted before 10:00pm. The West gate will open once the street is safe and clear of the public.
• All displays, vehicles, equipment MUST be removed from the area and cannot stay overnight as the street will reopen immediately after the event.
Safety + Security • By order of the Leamington Fire Dept. ALL exhibitors MUST have a type 2A 10BC fire extinguisher at their site. Inspectors will be at the event.
• Security will be at the event, however vendors are responsible for the the protection of their own property.
• For your own protection, we recommend you carry appropriate insurance coverage. Check with your agent. The South Essex Arts Association/Leamington Arts Centre and the Municipality of Leamington are not responsible for any loss, damages or injury incurred by vendor participation.
Tents + Spaces • Every attempt to accommodate site requests will be made, but NOT guaranteed. Vendor location may change for different market dates, subject to availability. Priority of select space are given to returning vendors.
• A limited number of Mill St. tents are available and assigned on first come first serve and needs basis. Remaining vendors must supply and set up their own tents. All tents MUST be property secured for inclement weather.
• NO make-shift tents are permitted. Tents must be a minimum 10’x10’ vendor style pop-up.
• Vendors may rent more than 1 space.
• Vendors may share a space if both vendors are approved.
• Every vendor is to be totally self-sufficient. Bring with you everything you may need: tent, weights, lights, extension cords, dollies/carts, tables, chairs, displays, debit/credit machines, receipt books, etc... No equipment will be provided.
Parking • Vendor parking is available in the Municipal lots on Russell St. and John St. which are 1-2 blocks from the event.
• No vehicles will be permitted in the market unless a food truck, trailer, etc. and approved as required for the event.
Contact/Questions Leamington Arts Centre 72 Talbot Street West, Leamington, ON N8H 1M4 www.leamingtonartscentre.com coordinator@leamingtonartscentre.com 519-326-2711 (option 2)
Refunds + Cancellation • Sorry, refunds will not be issued for ANY reason. Consider carefully and check your calendar BEFORE you apply.
• This is a rain or shine event.
Should you experience any difficulties or issues with the from, please contact us BEFORE submitting and completing the checkout process.
If selling ANY type off food or beverage, vendors MUST select that Food/Beverage Vendor or your application will be declined.
If selling from a truck or trailer, vendors MUST select that option for a larger space.
