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RULES & REGULATIONS

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🐾General Vendor Guidelines:

• Vendors from all industries are welcome; however, those selling items at the event must ensure that at least 50% of their products or services are geared toward animals (domestic or wild) and/or pet owners and animal lovers.
• Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses are not permitted.
• A non-refundable vendor fee of $105 is required to help cover event costs, insurance, and city permits.
• No refunds will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to weather, cancellation, non-usage of space, or vendor rule violations.
• Insurance Requirement: All vendors must provide proof of $2,000,000 minimum general commercial liability insurance. Failure to provide valid proof before the event will result in cancellation without refund.

Set-Up & Equipment:

• Tents, tables, chairs, electricity, and carts are not provided.
• Tent weights are mandatory (minimum 25 lbs per leg). Acceptable options include sandbags or water jugs, as the event is held on asphalt.
• Vendors may not sublet, transfer, or share their assigned booth space.
• All vendors must comply with applicable Ontario health and fire regulations.

Photography & Media Consent:

• All images, video, and audio recordings captured at UNLEASH Pet Fest become the sole property of the event organizers. These may be used for future promotions without additional consent or compensation.

Food Sales:

• Only vendors approved by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit are allowed to sell food for human consumption

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🎗️Rescues & Non-Profits:

• Special Discount Rate: $55 non-refundable fee per booth (goes toward city event fees, insurance, and marketing).
• No On-Site Adoptions: Animals may not go to their forever homes at the festival. Use this opportunity to network, share your mission, build your foster list, and showcase adoptable pets.
• Animals On-Site: Bring only animals who are comfortable in loud, busy settings and are friendly with dogs, humans, and children.
• Come Prepared: Bring water, bedding, cleaning supplies, and anything else needed for your animals’ well-being throughout the day.
• Back-Up Plan Required: If an animal becomes overwhelmed or stressed, you must have a plan in place to return them promptly to your shelter or foster home—without leaving your booth unattended.
• Fundraising is Encouraged! This is your space to raise awareness and funds for your foundation. Be creative, engaging, and visible!

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📆 Event Information:

‍SET-UP TIME:
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

‍FESTIVAL HOURS:
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Please be fully set up by 10:45 AM.

TEAR DOWN:
Starts at 4:00 PM sharp.

• Vendors must clean up their entire space and remove all debris by 5:00 PM.
• Booths must be left in the same condition as found.
• All vendor garbage must be taken with you. Garbage cans on-site are for customer use only.

PARKING:
Available in nearby lots.

‍WASHROOMS:
Located in surrounding restaurants, Schnitzels European Flavours, Carrots n' Dates and at Cornwall Square.

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🌱 ECO-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL INITIATIVE:

Sustainability is one of our core values! We encourage all vendors to participate in making Pet Fest an eco-conscious event.

• NO Styrofoam packaging is allowed.
• Reduce paper waste:
  • Use QR codes instead of business cards.
  • Utilize digital tools like iPads or Google Forms for contests, email signups, and customer interaction.

Let’s work together to reduce our footprint and protect the planet—one paw at a time! ♻️