Quinte West Pop-ups

From May 31 to September 2, visit the vendor and food truck pop-ups in Centennial Park.
Pop-Ups

The 2024 Pop-ups vendors will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming season.

The Quinte West Pop-ups program features eight wood cabins and five food truck stations, equipped with hydro and water connections, overlooking the Trent River in Centennial Park.

For any questions or inquires, please email tourism@quintewest.ca.

 

Vendors

VENDOR APPLICATION 

Application Opening: Monday, February 5th, 2024

Application Closing Date: Monday, March 25th, 2024

Completed Vendor Application Forms must be received on or before Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. local time to receive further consideration in the selection process. 

Completed forms may be submitted in the following manner: 

  • Mail
  • Electronically 

City of Quinte West 
Attention: Tourism Coordinator
Economic Development and Tourism Services
PO Box 490
7 Creswell Dr.
Quinte West, Ontario
K8V 5R6 

Applicants will receive a confirmation receipt of their application. If you have submitted an application and have not received a confirmation receipt on or prior to Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., please contact tourism@quintewest.ca immediately. All applicants will be notified whether their vendor application has been accepted by Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE that submitting this application does not commit a vendor to participating in the 2024 Quinte West Pop-ups, nor does it guarantee your participation, but it does indicate your interest and allows the City of Quinte West to offer successful applicants a spot in the 2024 season. Successful applicants who meet all requirements will be required to sign a lease agreement with The Corporation of the City of Quinte West several weeks before the Pop-ups start date.

DETAILS

Eligible Vendors: The City of Quinte West is looking for unique businesses and services that can enhance the community and the waterfront, including but not limited to, clothing, one-of-a-kind crafters, woodworking, artists, plant and macramé goods, local food, ice cream and gourmet coffee/tea vendors, unique food truck operators and other vendors that would suit this waterfront location. 

Eligible Tent Vendors: including but not limited to, clothing, one-of-a-kind crafters, woodworking, artists, plant and macramé goods

Location: Centennial Park, 12 Couch Crescent, Trenton, ON 

The Quinte West Pop-ups are located in Centennial Park adjacent to the existing canteen. This site has easy access to the trail for walking, cycling and running, an amphitheatre, picnic pavilion, playgrounds, soccer fields, and the Duncan McDonald Memorial Community Gardens. 

On-Site Facilities & Amenities Provided: 

  • 1 Wooden 10’ x 16’ Shed Unit 
    • 1 Double Door, 1 Back Window, 1 Sliding Front Window
    • Potable Water (Sheds 1-5)
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi (Vendor use only)
    • Overhead Lighting
    • Electrical Outlets (Maximum 30 amp total per shed)
  • Cement Parking Spaces (Food Trucks)
    • Outdoor electrical access (Maximum 30 amp total)
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi (Vendor use only)
  • Picnic Tables + Umbrellas
  • Accessible paved trail through site
  • Washroom Access (Vendor use only) with portable washrooms onsite for visitors
  • Free Public Parking 

PLEASE NOTE: Vendors applying to be a tent vendor must bring their own tent, tables, chairs, and cement weights. The following will be provided: Wi-fi, and access to on-site facilities and amenities. Electrical will not be provided. 

Special Events

There are a number of events that will take place in Centennial Park during the Pop-ups season which will create additional foot traffic and exposure. Pop-up vendors will be free to operate during all special events, but should be prepared for these high-traffic days. There may be some restrictions to park access for the public during the set-up of events.

  • Kinsmen Carnival (May 30th – June 2nd) – Centennial Park
  • Bait Fuel Fishing Tournament (June 23rd) – Centennial Park
  • Quinte International Air Show (June 29th – June 30th) – CFB Trenton
  • Canada Day (July 1st) – Centennial Park
  • Festival on the Bay Fireworks (July 19th) – Centennial Park
  • Auto Odyssey Car Show (July 27th) – Centennial Park
  • Cameron Memorial Soccer Tournament (August 9th – August 11th)  – Centennial Park
  • Quinte Royals Baseball Tournament (EOBA) Championships – Centennial Park (Dates TBA)
  • Quinte West Soccer House League Tournament (August 17th & 18th)

Season Schedule

  • May 31st – June 23rd
    • Friday, Saturday, Sunday 
  • June 27th – September 2nd
    • Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday + Holiday Mondays (Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day)

Hours of Operation

  • 11:00 am – 7:00 pm 
    Vendors must remain on-site for the duration of the advertised Pop-ups hours of 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  No early departures will be permitted. The following are exceptions to this: Emergencies (Medical, Natural Disasters, etc.), Inclement Weather *City of Quinte West staff will notify vendors and the public if the market must close due to this reason. It is the vendors responsibility to ensure all agreements, permits and other requirements are completed by Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 4:00 pm.

Seasonal Availability & Rental Fees

*Preference will be given to vendors seeking seasonal participation. 

Full-Season (May 31 – September 2) – $800.00 Fee

Two-Weeks – $200.00 Fee

One Weekend – Saturday & Sunday (TENT VENDORS ONLY) – $50.00 Fee

Acceptable Forms of Payment: Cash, Cheque, or Debit

City of Quinte West Contact Information

Phone: 613-392-2841

Email: tourism@quintewest.ca

Share your love of all things books at the Quinte West Pop-ups!
 
Aug. 9 is National Book Lovers Day and the Quinte West Pop-ups are celebrating all things reading and literature! Join the Quinte West Public Library and Community Learning Alternatives for a day filled with book readings, literature-themed crafts, children’s stories, fun reading activities and free mini-books for adults. For more information, visit quintewest.ca/popups
 

Offering up to 33 flavours of ice cream, bubble tea, milkshakes and more.

Featuring a variety of waffles and beverages to suit any palette. 

Benji’s Waffle Hut & Beverage Bar will be closed for the season as of Aug. 28.

Featuring jerk chicken, burgers, fries and other hearty lunch and dinner options.

Offering fresh wood-fired pizza with unique pizza pies.

On site all summer long serving up a variety of summer treats out of their mobile truck.

A number of businesses are joining the program for shorter two-week sales opportunities throughout the summer. Visit the schedule below to see who is coming every two weeks to the Pop-ups!

DateVendor(s) 
May 31 – June 4
June 7 – 11
From the Homestead
Trendsetter Canada
 
June 7-11BeaverTails 
June 14 – 18
June 21 – 25
Totes and more 
June 28 – July 3
July 5 – 9 (Long weekend)
Something Creative by Sophie
Totes and More
Sweet Burrow Co
 
June 28 – July 9Barbacoa Boyz 
July 12 – 16
July 19 – 23
Farmers’ Daughter Sub Shop
Designs by Alexis Rose
KID Stories
 
July 26 – 30
August 2 – 7 (Long weekend)
Trendsetter Canada
Made by Miss Maria
Barbacoa Boyz
 
August 9 – 13
August 16 – 20
Sweet Legs Belleville with June
Happy Buddah
Nature’s Finest Essential Oils
August 23 – 27
Everything is Art
From the Homestead
Trendsetter Canada
August 30 – September 3
House of Gray
BeaverTails
From the Homestead
 
   
Contact Us

Follow us on social media for the latest updates and information on the pop-ups:

“My time at the pop-ups have been great thus far! I have met so many new and amazing people, from customers, to other small business owners. It truly has been a great experience for my small business! I recently just went full-time with this, so the opportunity to be down here for the summer has helped me grow and become confident in the next step in my career!” 
– J.A. Artistry 
 
“During our two weeks being part of the Quinte West rotating pop-ups at Centennial park we expanded our clientele tremendously and were able to get the company name out to so many new people. It was a wonderful experience to be a part of. Karen at Quinte West made everything easy and was so helpful! I would definitely recommend being part of the pop-ups to any small business thinking about it as we greatly benefited from it! If given the opportunity we would definitely take part again.”
– Wish Home Accents
 
“Quinte West Pop-ups have been a great opportunity for us as a new business starting out. They have provided our business with so much that we likely would not have had such a successful business thus far without them. The community is responding every day with support and encouragement of this type of venue in the city. They often tell me they would love to see this type of event continued throughout the year. The other vendors are becoming like families to each other, and we all support each other’s ventures. The future of Quinte West Pop-ups looks bright.”
– The Forge Wood Oven Pizza
 
“We loved our time at the Quinte West Pop-ups — both as a vendor and a shopper & consumer. We heard many positive comments from other shoppers and Quinte West residents, all excited to have an interesting and fun place to visit during the summer months. As a vendor, the pop-up sheds gave us an opportunity to showcase our products that are otherwise online. It gave our shoppers a chance to see our product in person and therefore increased our sales and consumer awareness. Thanks for having us!”
– Sweet Burrow Co. 

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