Vendors · July 11–12, 2026
Vendor guide
Arrival, display rules, food-vendor permits, and tear-down for merchants and food vendors.
Working guide · confirm last-minute changes with your team lead
- Dates
- July 11–12, 2026
- Public hours
- Saturday 11 AM–9 PM · Sunday 11 AM–5 PM
- Location
- JCCCM · 8155 Rue Rousselot, Montréal, QC H2E 1Z7
Festival information
Key details for Festival Matsuri 2026.
Festival Matsuri 2026 takes place at Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal (JCCCM).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 11–12, 2026 |
| Public hours | Saturday 11 AM–9 PM · Sunday 11 AM–5 PM |
| Venue | Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre of Montreal (JCCCM) |
| Address | 8155 Rue Rousselot, Montréal, QC H2E 1Z7 |
Weekend at a glance
Know the public hours and arrive early enough to be fully set up before gates open.
| Day | Vendor arrival | Public hours | Close (for food vendors) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 10 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM setup | — | — |
| Saturday, July 11 | 7:30 AM setup begins | 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Last call 8:30 PM |
| Sunday, July 12 | 10:00 AM restocking | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM | Last call 4:30 PM |
Check in with the Booth Vendor Team (Noboru or Linda Lee) on arrival. Do not move a vehicle through public areas after gates open without explicit authorization.
Site plan
Find your booth number and the key locations on the festival grounds. Click the map to view it full size.
Parking and loading
Vendors park in P3 or P4. Click the map to view it full size.
- Vendors must park in P3 or P4 (marked Vendor/Staff on the map).
- A loading zone is set up in front of the event-site exit for vendors who need to bring things in during the event.
Your space
Merchant booths sit in the outdoor Bazaar. Keep everything inside your assigned footprint.
- Permitted goods are only those listed in your contract.
- Cooking and food preparation are not permitted at merchant booths.
- Any extra item must be ordered in advance — we’ll try to accommodate, but no guarantees.
Food vendors: permits and inspections
Hot-food vendors must meet MAPAQ food-safety and SIM fire requirements before service begins.
MAPAQ (food safety):
- Hold a valid MAPAQ Permis d’événement spécial and keep documentation at your booth.
- MAPAQ has advised that inspectors will arrive between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
- Keep raw meats below 4°C in plug-in commercial coolers — no melting ice boxes.
- Keep hot cooked foods above 60°C.
- Provide a functional handwashing station with hot water, liquid soap, and paper towels.
SIM (fire department):
- Every hot-food tent needs at least one 2A:10BC portable fire extinguisher with a valid inspection tag.
- Booths using deep fryers also require a Class K fire extinguisher.
- Secure propane cylinders upright and store them away from public pathways.
Tear down
Leave your space clean and follow the operations team’s vehicle-access instructions.
- Do not begin a public-facing teardown before last call.
- Food vendors: used oil must be taken back by each vendor.
- Remove all merchandise, packaging, food waste, and equipment from your space.
- Sunday teardown begins after the 5:00 PM gate closure.
- Wait for operations or security approval before bringing a vehicle onto the site.
General policies
The festival-wide code of conduct for everyone working and visiting the site.
These policies apply to all merchants, food vendors, staff, and guests throughout Festival Matsuri. Following them keeps the weekend safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone.
- Treat all staff, vendors, performers, and guests with respect.
- Harassment and discrimination of any kind are not tolerated.
- Follow all site safety and accessibility rules, and the directions of festival staff and security.
- All vendors must use the public restrooms and must not enter the Japanese Cultural Centre building except in an emergency.
- Report any concern to Noboru Yoshida (438-992-9974) or Linda Lee.