December 25 activities

Join us for a holiday skate at Kensington Complex from 10 am to 2 pm, and you can swim or workout at Edmonds Community Centre from 11 am to 3 pm on December 25.

Special Events and Festivals: Artisan Markets Application

Thank you for expressing your interest in Artisan Markets. We will contact only those applicants who are shortlisted. However, all applications received will be retained on file for future review and consideration. Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Select the market(s) that you are applying for:
Sunday, May 3, 2026, 11 am–4 pm
Application deadline: Feb 20, 2026 by 4 pm
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Saturday, June 20, 2026, 1–5 pm
Application deadline: Apr 17, 2026 by 4 pm *Indigenous artisans only
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Saturday, Aug 8, 2026, 3:30–9 pm
Application deadline: May 29, 2026 by 4 pm
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Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, noon–5 pm
Application deadline: Jun 19, 2026 by 4 pm
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Artisan Information

Are you an Indigenous person?
Are you: First Nations, Metis or Inuit?
Mailing address
Booth staff names, emails and phone numbers (if different from contact person):

General information

Are you applying as a food vendor?
All prospective vendors selling food items must provide a current copy of a health permit from Fraser Health Authority. Please be advised that we are currently unable to accept vendors who serve hot foods or beverages.

How many tables and chairs will you require? (maximum 2 tables and 2 chairs)

Will you be providing your own 10’x10’ tent OR require a 10’x10’ tent?
Maximum 5 files.
256 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, mov, mp3, mp4.

Artisans and creators fees: $17.50 per hour + GST

  • Blooms Markets: $17.50 x 5 hours = $87.5 + GST = $91.88
  • National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD): *Fees are waived for Indigenous vendors 
  • Blues Market: $17.50 x 5.5 hours = $96.25 + GST = $101.06
  • Burnaby Car Free Day: $17.50 x 5 hours = $87.50 + GST = $91.80

*As part of the City of Burnaby's commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, fees are waived for Indigenous vendors for all markets. 

Included in your fee are the following:

  • 10’x10’ space located in a communal tent or one 10ft x10ft tent
  • A maximum of 2 tables and 2 chairs

Fees for vendor participation are set as a part of the current Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 14750.  

Payment (cash or cheque only)

1. Upon acceptance of your application, please make your cheque payable to The City of Burnaby in the amount indicated above for the Market you are applying to. You can mail your cheque(s) to:

Administration Clerk
C/O Festivals & Special Events
City of Burnaby
Suite 2301 – 3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5B 0A7
 
*If you are applying to multiple markets, please provide separate cheques for each market, with the correct amount for each.
 
*If you prefer to pay by cash, please visit the address listed above in person with the exact amount. We are unable to provide change.

2. Please note that all fees are non-refundable.

3. Receipts will be issued on event/festival day.

Insurance requirements

The City of Burnaby requires that all groups* participating in events on City property carry liability insurance in the amount of $5,000,000.00 (five million dollars). The City must be named as co-insured with a cross-liability clause and 30 days’ notice of cancellation. If you carry liability insurance, a certificate that includes the coverage noted above must be submitted with your application. 

*As part of the City of Burnaby's commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, insurance requirements are waived for all Indigenous vendors. 

The City of Burnaby does not endorse one insurer over another and you are welcome to ‘shop around’ and secure coverage through another provider. Please check with your City contact to confirm where your event is happening and they will be able to confirm the City’s insurance requirements. Aon/IRC Insurance have developed a City of Burnaby specific insurance program for our facilities here: https://burnaby.instantriskcoverage.com/login.

The brief online application will pose a number of questions about you/your company and specifics of the activity or event. Once completed, and in most cases, the applicant will receive an instant quote and the opportunity to purchase the coverage online, typically within minutes of completing the application. There may be some cases, where due to the complexity or risk level of the event, the facility user insurance program won’t be available, but Aon/IRC have advised us that they will assist clients should this be the case and offer possible options. Aon/IRC will ensure that the City receives a copy of the Certificate of Insurance ahead of your event and provide a copy to you as well.

Agreement

I have read all the information detailed in the Artisan Market Guidelines and I agree to the information provided in my application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate and that I agree to represent my products at the market in accordance with the rules and responsibilities in addition to the festival guidelines. 
I agree to the City's code of conduct

Your privacy

The personal information collected on this form is authorized under section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose(s) set out on this form. Should you have any questions about the collection of this personal information please contact us by mail at: Festivals & Special Events, #111-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 4M5, or by email at [email protected].