Vendor Markets 101

​Carrot Fest has one of the largest vendor markets found at an outdoor festival. Vendors include both local and non-local businesses and fill Holland St. and Barrie St. You could easily spend hours just shopping up and down the streets for the unique items at each booth. Though there is over 200 vendors that set up for Carrot Fest, they are hand selected to ensure that there is a variety and are categorized based on what they are selling or promoting. Be sure to check out the face painters, henna and airbrush tattoos, jewellery, candles, spices and sauces, food and desserts, clothing and many more this year!

Since we are ONE WEEK AWAY from #CarrotFest2018, here are some tips to remember when shopping through a vendor market:

• Buying directly from businesses ensures that they proceeds are going right in to the organization. By shopping at vendor markets, know and feel good that you are supporting your local economy!
• Bring reusable bags to put your items in.
• Bring the green – having cash can sometimes save you money and some vendors don’t have debit machines.
• Arrive early to get the best selection – Carrot Fest’s vendor market opens at 4:00pm on Friday and 9:00am on Saturday.
• Get to know the seller! Vendor markets tend to bring smaller businesses that are knowledgeable and passionate about what they are selling. 
• Explore all the different goods and services that are available to you. Be sure to check out everything the #CarrotFest2018 vendor market has to offer!