2026 Fares & Wares
3dforge.shop
A Wee Bit of Everything
Alba Home
Anne's Carmelcrisp Ltd.
ASIRI'S TREASURES
Attitude & Ideas Inc
Aunt Beth's
Australian shop
Bella Beads
Best Fajita in Town
Booster Juice
British Baked Goods
British Isles Shoppe
Buccaneer Beard Elixirs
Burnett's & Struth Scottish Regalia
Butties
Cape Breton Oatcake Society
CC Concessions
Celtic Fair
Chev's Hot Sauce
Hackstone Landscapes
Happy Bees Honey
Hare & Rose
Heavenly Dreams Ice Cream Inc.
Highland Proud
Hogs & Kisses
Cinda Gault - Author
Clan Crafty
Dress It Up
Ed's Fries
Embody Clothing
FamilyCresting.com
Flipping Great Grub
Forkin' Perogy
Funky Funghi
Get Your Own Taters
Grateful Being Designs
Green Machine Food Truck
Groovy Grilled Cheese
Ruach Crafts
Sea Shack
Shadys Lemonade
Sharpsticks
Sheena’s Scottish Shortbread
Silver N Such
Soup Girl
Stafford Brothers Meats
Stitches & Loops by Danielle
J. Winston Fish & Chips
Jewels Under The Kilt
KIDZ QUEST GAMES INC
LanternCozies
Lumbersnacks Bake House
MacFie's Wizard Shop
Macleod Highland Outfitters
Main Squeeze Lemonade
Majak Trillium
Malty and Hoppy Delicacy
Northern Fabrication
Original Blend Pottery
Píos Ealain
Poppin Kettle Corn to Go
Purple Heather Natural Skincare
Richard H. Stephens - Author
The Sheepdog Grill
Playerbase Merch
Erin Hill Acres
Rising Dough Scottish Bakery
String Theory Yarn Shop
Strudel Ladies
Stuart Herd Artworks
Studio Damfino
Styl’n
Syltori Designs
Taya
The Jewel Tree
The Sugar Shack
Thistle & Cloth
Through Tartan Glasses
Timberbark Creations
Traditional HQ Ltd.
Travel Your Way
Tropical Temptations Kona Coffee
TruForm Jewelry Design
Turn Write Pens by Rob
What's Cookin' Lazenby Investments Ltd.
Wheels on the Bus Donuts
White Raven Merchant
Who Stole the Cookie
William Glen & Son Canada Ltd
Vendor Application & Registration
Applications are now closed, thank you to all who applied!
Vendor Information
Phase 1 – Submit Your Application
- Application submissions are now closed, thank you to all who applied!
- During the application, you will be required to select the vendor space you require.
- All applicants will be reviewed immediately for consideration and accepted at the sole discretion of the Concessions Committee.
- Confirmation of participation will be confirmed as soon as possible after receiving your application.
- The Fergus Scottish Festival will be presented in accordance with applicable local public health guidelines as of the date of the event which may change at any time as determined by federal, provincial or local government. Such requirements may include, without limitation, changes to capacity, attendance procedures and entry requirements, such as proof of vaccination and other protective measures such as requiring attendees to wear face coverings.
Phase 2 – Vendor Registration (to be completed once application is approved)
Once an applicant receives confirmation by the Concessions Committee, it is up to the Concessionaire to ensure that all required information is completed. Specific Vendor rules and regulations will be communicated once applicant receives confirmation. Payment must be made online on or before June 1st. A link to pay will be provided in the acceptance letter. All Concessionaires must provide the following documents directly to the Festival:
- All concessionaires: Certificate of Insurance issued by your Insurance Broker which also names The Fergus Scottish Festival Inc. as an additional insured with minimum liability of $2,000,000
- Food concessionaires: Please consult the Special Event Vendor Handbook and complete the Special Event Vendor Application from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health. This needs to be submitted the the Festival even if multiple events are listed on the form.
- Propane-fuelled concessionaires: Certificate of Inspection by a licensed gas fitter
- The Festival will forward required documents to our insurance company and Public Health on your behalf.
If payment is not received on or before June 1st along with required documentation, the Concessions Committee reserves the right to revoke your application and offer that site to another concessionaire. Lot assignment is at the discretion of the Concessions Committee. We face new safety and municipal regulations to which we must comply.
Check in times
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – Noon to 6:00 pm
Friday, August 7, 2026 – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Entrance onto the Festival grounds prior to Thursday August 7, 2025 at 12:00 noon WILL NOT be permitted.
All Vendors must be set up by 12:00 noon on Friday, August 8, 2025, and be prepared for safety inspections.
Vehicle Access Times (at designated gates)
If you arrive outside the access times below, you run the risk of having to leave your vehicle offsite.
Friday August 7, 2026 – 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Saturday, August 8, 2026 – 6:30 am to 8:00 am
Sunday, August 9, 202 6– 6:30 am to 8:00 am
Questions or Comments?
While we understand special circumstances do arise, please contact us if you have any concerns, questions or comments. We will do our best to navigate a solution that will work best for you and the Festival.
Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the office or email us directly concessions@fergusscottishfestival.com.
Concessions Committee Co-Chairs
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Concessions FAQ
We've changed ticketing providers and with that comes changes to the way our applications look. To complete an application, click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of this page or visit this link.
- Click 'Learn More'
- Add an application to your 'Cart'
- Follow the buttons to get to 'Checkout'
- Complete the required questions (including what lot you're applying for, any add-ons, business information, etc.)
- Click 'Complete Transaction' to submit the application
- Note: you will not have to pay to apply, this is just standard language.
Once you've submitted, our Concessions team will review your application. If approved, you will be sent a payment link for the lot and applicable add-ons that were approved.
No, the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games maintains a policy that does not permit any pets on the Festival grounds or concessions area, excluding registered service dogs. This policy is enforced out of respect and safety for the animals. They must be confined to a designated campsite.
Fully serviced campsites on the Festival grounds are available for the weekend, at an additional cost. The Festival has a limited number of fully-serviced campsites available for the weekend, conveniently located near the Concessions area.
Water is available, where applicable, at costs indicated on the Vendor application form.
Hydro is available at 115v /60hz. @ 15amps or 230v /60hz. @ 30amps. Any special hook-up will be at your own expense and must be arranged with our on-site Hydro Technicians.
All electrical equipment to be connected must have the Electrical Safety Sticker. If the sticker is not visible, the equipment WILL NOT be hooked up.
Garbage disposal and garbage receptacles will be available. The garbage drums located on the Concessions roadway are NOT for your use. Please break down all boxes for recycling.
No power generators of any kind will be permitted due to noise. This affects the competition judges’ ability to hear events.
No loudspeakers or objectionable noise will be tolerated in the Concessions area.
During the application process, you will be required to select the Vendor Lot size you need - please refer to the details for what they include.
No refunds will be granted. While we understand special circumstances do arise, please contact us with any of your concerns. We will do our best to help navigate a solution that will work best for you and the Festival.
While the Festival has no set hours required for Vendors to operate, for the best Festival experience for our patrons, we strongly encourage you operating your Concession for the majority of the Festival, including Saturday evening. It is also expected that you will remain in operation until the Festival ends on Sunday afternoon.
Yes, we provide a spot behind/near your lot for one vehicle. We WILL NOT guarantee parking for more than one vehicle. Limited parking in our overflow can be purchased in the application.
PARKING FOR BASIC 10x10 LOTS: Parking is NOT available for the Basic Lots. Parking in our overflow can be purchased in the application.
The Fergus Scottish Festival will be presented in accordance with applicable local public health guidelines as of the date of the event which may change at any time as determined by federal, provincial or local government. Such requirements may include, without limitation, changes to capacity, attendance procedures and entry requirements, such as proof of vaccination and other protective measures such as requiring attendees to wear face coverings.
FAQ & General Info
General questions about Festival weekend?
Visit our General Information and FAQ’s page!
