Farmers' Markets and Special Events
If you want to host a special event or farmers' market, or attend an event or market as a food vendor, you need to submit an application to Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) and make sure that you meet food safety guidelines.
Visit our page on COVID-19 for current information and guidance about hosting a special event.
Special events
Special event food coordinators must submit completed applications to HPPH at least 8 weeks before the event.
Event Food Coordinator Application
Food vendors must submit completed applications to HPPH at least 4 weeks before the event.
Event coordinator information |
Review the Special Event Food Coordinator Information Package for details about the application and requirements. As an event coordinator, you will need to:
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Event vendor information |
Review the Information Package for Special Event Food Vendors for details about your application and event requirements. To prepare for the event, you need to:
Create a temporary handwashing stationYou can create a temporary handwashing station at your site if it is not provided. You will need the following items:
Event vendor checklistYou may want the following items at the event:
Review our safe food handling tips to learn more about handling food. |
Farmers' markets
Farmers' markets are a great way to encourage people to buy locally and support their community. Make sure to follow food safety requirements.
Farmers' market organizers must submit a complete application at least 4 weeks before the first market day.
Farmers' Market Organizer Application
Food vendors must submit a complete application at least 2 weeks before the start of the market.
Farmers' Market Food Vendor Application
Market organizer information |
At the start of each season, we assess all farmers' markets in the area to see if they are exempt under Ontario Regulation 493/17. A farmers' market is exempt if the majority (51%) of the vendors at the market are selling their own farm products. As a market organizer, you need to provide each vendor with the vendor application. Review the Farmers' Market Organizers Information Package for more information about hazardous and non-hazardous foods. |
Market vendor information |
Review the Farmers' Market Food Vendor Information Package for details about the application and vendor requirements. As a vendor, you need to make sure that:
Reducing food-related risksSome foods sold at farmers' markets are potentially hazardous. You can reduce the risk of hazards by following these guidelines. For canned foods:
For meat, poultry and mixed meat products:
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