Open until 10pm
For the first time in festival history, the marketplace stays open into the evening — a full additional selling window with steady foot traffic and a better return on your booth.
Vendor Applications Open
Bring your business to the Aloha Marketplace.
A successful festival relies on the array and quality of our vendors. For our milestone year, the marketplace runs into the evening for the first time — more visibility, more selling, for everyone.
10
Years running
15,000+
Annual guests
10PM
Open late — new for 2026
600+
Amphitheatre seats
Free
Admission for all
Elevated for year ten
What's new for vendors in 2026
Shaped directly by vendor and attendee feedback, the 2026 marketplace runs longer than ever.
Why vend with us
One of the city's best days to meet your customers.
AlohaFest Toronto is the city's first and only united celebration of Polynesian culture, presented by Hālau Hula I Ka Lā. The Aloha Marketplace puts your food, craft or brand in front of a warm, engaged, all-ages crowd.
Held at Mel Lastman Square — 20,000 sq. ft. of open space with an outdoor amphitheatre (600+ stone-bleacher seats, with room for a 2,000+ crowd at the stage), and immediate access to transit, restaurants and local amenities. The perfect home for our milestone-year celebration.
Who can vend
You don't need to be an official business to join.
If what you offer aligns with the spirit of aloha, we'd love to have you.
Artisans & Crafters
Handmade jewellery, prints, apparel, lei and island goods from makers across the GTA and beyond.
Cultural Vendors & Makers
Makers of unique, culturally-rooted items that bring something special to the marketplace.
Food Vendors & Food Trucks
Island eats, local favourites and Hawaiian treats. Food vendors require Toronto Public Health approval (details below).
Your booth
What to expect at your booth
- Onsite garbage disposal
- Extended 11am–10pm selling window
- A 15-amp power service for a limited number of vendors at specified spots, confirmed at the site meeting*
*Power is limited and not guaranteed for every booth. Extension cords are not included. Gas or fuel-powered generators are not permitted — bring a silent battery-powered generator or power bank.
How it works
Application & approval
A simple, fair process that helps us plan the expanded 2026 marketplace.
Apply
Submit your vendor application through the online form. It only takes a few minutes.
Conditional approval
Our team reviews your application. If approved, you'll receive a conditional approval notice.
Full confirmation
Your space is confirmed once full payment — including the compliance deposit — is received.
Good to know
A few festival rules
Food vendors & Toronto Public Health
Anyone selling or offering food of any kind — including drinks, candy, baked goods, jams and packaged items — must obtain Toronto Public Health approval and submit proof by the stated deadline. Contact Toronto Public Health at 311 or 416-338-7600.
No water bottle sales
The City of Toronto has a water-bottle ban for all City parklands. Bottled water may not be sold at AlohaFest Toronto.
Propane & BBQ
Only propane barbecues are permitted — no charcoal or open flame. Each must be enclosed within a barrier, with one fire extinguisher per unit and 10 ft of clearance; cooking on concrete with plywood underneath. Note this at registration for further instructions.
Balloons
Helium-filled balloons are not permitted. Any balloons for the public must be air-filled, and decorative balloons must be firmly affixed out of public reach.
Apply to vend
Vendor application
The full application covers booth type, pricing by submission window, and food vendor health requirements. It takes about five minutes.
Pricing varies by submission window — early applications get the best rates. The application includes booth type selection, space preferences, and all compliance details.
Start your applicationOpens in Microsoft Forms · applications reviewed by the AlohaFest team
Year ten · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · rain or shine
Save your spot in the marketplace.
Applications for the 10th anniversary are open now. Spaces are limited and fill quickly, so complete yours soon.
Vendor questions? Email vendors@alohafesttoronto.com