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Green Vendor Program 2023 The Strawberry Festival is committed to improving its environmental footprint. Our first priority is reducing waste. Since Festival vendors provide food, drinks, crafts, and other materials for visitors, they can also play a key role in reducing the overall amount of waste and increasing the amount of recycling and organics captured during the festival. One of our best opportunities in reducing waste involves single-use plastics, such as straws, water bottles, and bags. For this reason the Strawberry Festival no longer permits the use or distribution of balloons during our event. Committing to a Greener Festival Vendors that are ready to support the Festival’s waste reduction goals are encouraged to take the Green Vendor Pledge. Green Vendors commit to: use greener alternatives for items such as bags, containers, and cutlery; reduce use of items that have a long-lasting negative impact on our environment, such as single-use plastics and Styrofoam; encourage customers to use reusable items such as tote bags and water bottles, and; support greening the festival by promoting waste reduction to festival attendees and the Stouffville community in general. ​ All participating vendors will be recognized by: social media, website, and other applicable promotions prior to and during the festival a Green Vendor Lawn Sign, to be displayed at each booth Working Together to Find Green Solutions Reducing waste involves looking carefully at processes and products to find less wasteful ways to achieve the same outcome. For example: Some customers may not need or want a plastic bag to carry a small item, plastic cutlery for their meal, or a plastic straw for their beverage. Asking customers first may avoid unnecessary waste later. When a bag or plate or cup is required, using those made with greener materials (that can be recycled or composted) will reduce the amount of landfill waste (garbage). Reusable items (water bottles, coffee cups) have a much longer lifespan and do not end up as waste after one use. The Festival’s Green Team will work with each Green Vendor to consider the specific processes and products at their booth, and to find practical solutions that reduce waste without compromising product or service quality. All vendors that are ready to commit to reducing their waste are encouraged to take the Green Vendor Pledge, available by clicking HERE , or by emailing gogreen@strawberryfestival.ca . By taking the pledge, vendors agree to the actions outlined in the table below, as applicable. Guidelines for a Greener Festival To Use Paper/Reusable bags Compostable/ Recyclable containers Paper straws Cardboard, non-coated boxes only Eco-friendly gifts made of paper, recyclable and recycled materials To Do Ask first! Only give out bags, straws, etc. when needed Consider various or adjustable portion sizes to reduce unnecessary food waste Where possible, accept reusable containers & cups from customers Sell reusable bottles/cups – direct customer to festival water stations Use reusable shipping containers To Avoid Plastic Bags Bottled water Styrofoam and dark plastic takeout containers and cups Plastic straws Plastic & paper wax-coated boxes / crates - vendor booth waste Balloons (including biodegradable)

The Strawberry Festival is striving to go green! Visitors Look for our Waste Stations located around the food vendor areas. There are bins for recycling, food waste/organics and regular waste. Quench your thirst with free, unlimited water from our two Water Stations located in the food vendor area. Bring reusable water bottles, food containers, cutlery, and bags and maximize your waste reduction! Vendors: Join our Green Vendor Program and receive additional promotion and recognition Food Vendors are eligible for a discount on registration fees! Help us reduce our waste footprint by using alternatives to single-use plastics, and by complying with our ‘no balloons’ policy. Take advantage of our 3-stream (recycling, organics, and garbage) disposal options, so food waste, cardboard boxes, and other recyclables can be properly collected. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM Climate Friendly Stouffville This year’s festival will showcase information to help residents make sustainable choices and take action on climate change. Here is a reference guide for upcycling your unwanted materials in Stouffville:

The fun Strawberry Festival Dog Contest will be back. In 2024, our popular “fun” Dog Contest is being held on June 30th in Franklin Park starting at 2:00. Bring your pooch! You need to register on-site. As responsible dog owners your dog must be on a leash at all times. ​ Who is the best kisser, looks most like you, jumps highest!!! Join us even if you are not a dog owner for the fun and laughter and admire the handsome and beautiful contestants. Sunday, June 30th, 2024, 2 PM in Franklin Park. (East of the playground across the bridge). Prizes are sponsored by K-9’s in Kahoots.

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival takes place over the Canada Day weekend and is run for the benefit of our community. Our volunteers and sponsors generously donate their time and resources to provide a FREE family festival for the entire community. Come and enjoy the festival market, live entertainment, the food zone, the pancake breakfast, the Sandy Stronach Red Berry Café and Picnic in the Park. it’s a weekend where thousands come to participate and enjoy, and it takes place in the heart of Stouffville in Memorial Park. While enjoying the Festival - help us with our green initiative – bring your own water bottle and fill-up at the water stations throughout the park and remember to properly recycle at our recycling stations. The Festival is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and is 100% driven by community volunteers and it’s a celebration of our community. The Festival is an event where you can meet your neighbours and make new friends. ​ WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! By attending the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By attending Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

Rules & Regulations The Festival Committee and/or its representatives, reserves the right to rescind or cancel this agreement, and the right of eviction for breach of any part of the mentioned rules, terms and conditions. The Strawberry Festival will follow any and all Public Health & Safety measures in place at the time of the Festival and will expect all Vendors to do the same. Depending on these measures, the Festival Board may take action up to and including cancellation of the Festival. The Whitchurch Stouffville Strawberry Festival is a family oriented event. The Festival requires that all products, decor and signage reflect the character of the event. The decisions of the Festival Board in all matters of appropriateness are final. The Strawberry Festival does not allow balloons to be sold or given away and discourages the use of single-use plastic. Only Food Vendors are permitted to sell or give away drinks including bottled water. Vendors will receive confirmation of their vendor booth number and must have access to that number throughout the Festival. Vendor booths cannot be sublet. Vehicular access will be prohibited throughout the Festival. Exact times for road-closures will be communicated closer to the Festival. Vendor Parking will be available outside the perimeter of the Festival. Vendors should be prepared to carry, wheel, or otherwise transport anything that needs to come into or out of the Festival. Vendors will be moved in and out under the direction of Festival Volunteers. Each booth space measures 10 feet by 10 feet. Vendors must provide everything necessary to set up their booth to their satisfaction. i.e. tent, tables, chairs, table coverings, display racks, etc. This is an outdoor event so please come prepared for any eventuality i.e. inclement weather. Vendor spaces must be clean and neat at all times. All activities must take place within the allocated booth space. Walkabout sales, aggressive sales tactics, use of a loudspeaker, overflow of activity or anything else that might interfere with other vendors’ participation or festival-goers’ enjoyment are strictly prohibited. On Sunday June 30th there will be an ecumenical church service in Memorial Park. Noise restrictions will be in place until after 11am. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, its agents or assigns, accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage to equipment or merchandise, however caused. Each participant acknowledges that attendance at the Festival is at his/her own risk, absolutely and that there is no promise, warranty or guarantee of business or sales, volume of customers or safety to equipment, merchandise or persons expressed or implied.

Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions. ADMISSION - There is no cost to attend the festival. All events and activities are free of charge. There will be plenty of opportunities to support our local vendors. ​ ACCESSIBLE PARKING is available. ​ ACCESSIBLE WASHROOMS are available at the same locations as the portable washrooms. ​ POS DEVICES FOR CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT PAYMENT are available at The Red Berry Cafe, The souvenir Shop and The Festival Pub. Individual vendor may offer POS devices at their discretion. ​ DRINKING WATER - In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, the Strawberry Festival discourages the sale of bottled water. We have water stations available for you to refill your reusable water bottle at no charge. If you forget to bring your bottle, you may purchase one at the Information Booth. ​ LOCATION - The festival takes place in and around Memorial Park, Stouffville, located on Park Drive between Main Street and Hoover Park Drive. PARKING is available at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre located at 2 Park Drive as well as the side streets around town. ​ DOGS are welcome at the festival. They must be on a leash and you must clean up after them. Pets are also welcome except inside the tent areas or any indoor areas. If it's a hot day, your pet might be more comfortable left at home. Whatever you decide, remember it is never ok to leave a pet unattended in a car.

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