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Position: Sustainable Stouffville Program Developer Who we are: The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is a community Festival that takes place in Stouffville over the Canada Day weekend. Located in the heart of the Town in Memorial Park, the Festival attracts more than 25,000 people. This year, the Festival is looking to enhance its Sustainable Stouffville initiative by growing the number of interactive activities on site and extending activities afterwards to ultimately develop a roadmap that can be used for broader engagement in the various aspects of Sustainability. The Strawberry Festival is looking to hire someone to support these efforts. This opportunity has been made possible through the Legacy Fund . Term: This is a contract position running June 5, 2023 to August 11, 2023. Work Location: This position does not require regular attendance at an office but it does require attendance at the Strawberry Festival during the weekend of July 1&2 and perhaps in-person meetings with organizations and members of the community. Hours & Rate: The position will be for 24 hours per week (on average) and will be paid at a rate of $20 per hour although there is expected to be some variability in terms of days and hours worked with a significant number of hours worked through the weekend of July 1 & 2, 2023. A work plan with billable hours will be established between the Committee and the successful candidate. About the role: Before the Festival: The successful candidate will work with the Strawberry Festival committee to develop a number of educational activities for Festival-goers that will engage them in different aspects of sustainable living. Key themes include: Low carbon heating & cooling Growing and eating locally produced food Naturalizing gardens for better habitat for bees and butterflies Reducing waste through upcycle, recycle, re-use, repair Beginning ahead of the festival and continuing throughout and beyond, the successful candidate will develop and implement a social media strategy that will engage members of the community, draw linkages to other organizations, and build a platform for improved sustainability. During the Festival: In addition to overseeing the activities, this position will help gather input from Festival-goers on the following: What does Sustainability Mean to Me? What are the Barriers to me Living more Sustainably? Although work has begun in all of these areas, this role will be largely responsible for bringing these aspects of the Strawberry Festival together and working with Committee members to engage local businesses and like-minded organizations. After the Festival The Strawberry Festival would like to make these activities the “jumping-off” point to engage the community in longer term action related to Sustainability. To this end, this role will: Leverage social media to extend some of the events from the Strawberry Festival and maintain engagement. Harvest information gathered at the Festival to develop themes and activities that will engage residents and support them in taking action to live more sustainably. Work with the Committee and like-minded organizations to develop a roadmap of activities and goals for the 2-month, 6-month, and 12-month timeframe that can be leveraged for future planning and engagement with local businesses, politicians, and planners. About You: You are a well-organized self-starter with great communication skills. You will have demonstrated experience in planning for longer term goals and breaking them down into actionable steps. You are knowledgeable about one or more of the areas of focus for Sustainable Stouffville and understand how these are applied in day-to-day living. You are comfortable engaging with members of the public and other organizations and have strong written and verbal communication skills. You are able to attend the Strawberry Festival throughout the Canada Day weekend including the time needed for setup and teardown. Candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume to info@strawberryfestival.ca .The position will remain open until it is filled. We thank everyone for their interest in this role - only those moving on to the interview stage will receive a response.

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Important event information: Parking Locations, Parking Restrictions, Street Closures, Family Safety Program and Event Safety please go to: www.townofws.ca/strawfest Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions. ADMISSION - There is no cost to attend the festival—entry, live entertainment, and many activities are free for everyone to enjoy! Please note that food, beverages, rides, and vendor purchases are available at an additional cost. ACCESSIBLE PARKING is available. WASHROOMS are available at Memorial Park and Latcham Hall. There will also be porta potty units in the west and east sides of Memorial Park. POS DEVICES FOR CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT PAYMENT are available at The Red Berry Cafe and the Beer Trailer for alcohol sales. Please note that 2 ATM units will be onsite beside the Beer Trailer in Memorial Park. Vendors will offer POS devices at their discretion. DRINKING WATER - In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, the Strawberry Festival encourages attendees to bring refillable water containers. There will be a water re-fill station available for you to refill your reusable water bottle at no charge. The re-fill station will be located on the east side of the Main Stage. LOCATION - The festival takes place in and around Memorial Park, Stouffville, located on Park Drive between Main Street and Hoover Park Drive. *DOGS are discouraged at the festival due to the dense public attendees. If you choose to bring your pet they must be friendly, with muzzle and on short leash at all times, and picked up after. Please note: that pets are not welcome inside any of the buildings or inside the tents and remember it is never ok to leave a pet unattended in a car. (*except during pet contest)

The fun Strawberry Festival Dog Contest will be back. In 2025, our popular “fun” Dog Contest is being held on June 29th 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 29th, 2025, 2 PM in Franklin Park. (East of the playground across the bridge). Prizes are sponsored by K-9’s in Kahoots.

CONTEST RULES Theme: All entries must feature strawberries as a main ingredient and fit the category of either strawberry pie or strawberry jam. Jam Entries: - Must be presented in a standard 250ml glass jar - Label the jar with a removable sticky note or piece of tape stating your name and jam name Pie Entries: - Must be a full, traditional- sized pie (8-10 inches). - Label the bottom of your pie plate with your name and pie name. One entry per category, per person. Homemade only: no store bought crusts, fillings, or jams. Ingredient List: All participants must submit a full ingredient list - NOT recipe, for dietary and allergy reasons”. Drop off time: All entries must be delivered between 4-6pm on Thursday June 26th at The Sandy Stronach Red Berry Cafe in Latcham Hall Winners will be notified Friday June 27th and will be presented their awards at the Opening Ceremonies. All contestants must register. Either through our website in advance, or registration forms can be filled out upon drop off. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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Vendor List 2024 19th Ave Farmers Market 7th Fashion Active Body Chiropractic All Things Sea Moss Barrie Drawing + Painting British Swim School of Markham Cake pop Chocolate N Strawberries CROCHETED BY LIVIE - Olivia Manno FCF Canada Durham Chapter Food From East Express Inc. Green's Your Colour Inc. Healing Den HK Station Jazz urban style LeafFilter North of Canada Inc Liko's Hawaiian Barbecue Love & Light Jewels Madi and Dayna's Craft Hut Maria's Travel Points Mini me Munchkins OneUp Soccer Parkvale Church (Saturaday) Patty's chicken tenders Pierogi Me Renewal by Andersen Stouffville Grace Baptist Church Stouffville Soccer Club Strudel Ladies Superior Meats That Pretzel Dough The Marketing Arm - Desjardins Insurance The Village of Stouffville Committee Top Notch Travel TOWN—Finance (Saturday) Tupperware by Andrea Valenzuela Victoria's Churro Cone Wild Kernel Co YMMUSHOP York Region Public Works Zees 2692761 Ontario Limited - Bubbas Butterfly Chips A bee Painting Albion hills farm Aromatics For U Inc Beanie & June Brooks Farms Ltd Camp Adventureland Costco Wholesale Darlingling Wooden Toys and Gifts Fleetwood Stitches Gallo Real Estate Ltd H2TBODY Heavenly Popt Kettle INFO booth (Sat & Sun) Jusdan Canada Inc. Lemon Heaven LivLush LuxeBeam Laser Clinic Magic Window Meatball Knotz Mister Treats Ice Cream Ono Ka Hau Aloha Hawaiian Shave Ice Parkview Services for Seniors Perfection Name Pimento jerk RR Concessions Stouffville Lions Club Street Dawah Toronto Stouffville United Church (Sunday) T.O. Leather Fashions LTD. That Pretzel Dough The Nock Acamedy The Whimsical Crispie Co. Toronto Mennonite Festival Tropic Love Turn Write Pens by Rob VintageGirl Wonderbunnie Designs Sewing York Region (SUNDAY) YURA SISA 3D Print Magic A&R Wood Designs Alena's Art That Sparkle Belicious Products Inc Bubble Scrubbies ChiChi's pet resort Creative Designs by Chelsea Fabulicious Funnel Cakes FLO Martial Arts Stouffville Garden Rose Jewelry Harrison's Hope Hey Juice ISKCON Stouffville Kreations by Kris Library (Saturday) LOL Scrunch Co. MadeGood Mandi Mugginz melissas.handmades Mr Cool Ice Cream Truck Parks Canada Agency Party Helpers By Sol Phoenix Soap Company Ramani real estate Silver Rose Stouffville SMILES Dentistry Holy Theotokos Convent Sue Succulents Texas Tornado Food Truck The Joy OF Harvest The SMURFS (Saturday) TJ'S Tasty Treats Town of Stouffville (Recreation/Museum/Theatre) Truly Posh Boutique Uxbridge Soap Manufacturing Corp. Vishwa Nirmala Dharma Educational Society ycd3d York Region Public health (SUNDAY) Zambri's Pizzeria

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)

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