Jollof Fest 2026 Vendor & Sponsorship Packages
Jollof Fest is an annual African food and culture festival in Mississauga (July 11–12, 2026) celebrating Jollof rice, music, dance and community. The 2025 edition drew “thousands of people”, and with expanded programming for 2026 (bigger stages, cook-offs, more vendors) we anticipate ~10,000 attendees over two days.
- Food & Beverage Vendors (booths):Standard 10′×10′ booth – $1,200 per day or $2,500 for both days, with an early-bird rate of $1,000/day ($2000 both days) for applications received by March 01, 2026. This covers basic electrical (15 A) and waste disposal. More amperage (30 A, 60 A) will incur extra fees ($100 per day).
- Food Trucks:$1,500 per day or $2,500 for both days, with an early-bird rate of ~$1,000/day ($2000 both days) for applications received by March 01, 2026. This covers basic electrical (15 A) and waste disposal. More amperage (30 A, 60 A) will incur extra fees ($100 per day).
- Merchandise & Craft Vendors:Tables selling crafts, apparel, art, etc. – $500 per day or $800 two days for a standard 10×10 space. Merchandise and craft vendors are responsible for their own tents and permits.
All vendors must carry appropriate business licenses, liability insurance and public health permits.
Sponsorship Packages
- Presenting Sponsor ($50,000):Naming rights (“Presented by [Name]” on the main stage or festival title), top-billing on all materials, a large premium booth (10×20), a center-stage banner, multiple mentions from the stage, and ~8 VIP passes. The sponsor’s logo will appear on the website homepage, all banners, posters, social media posts, and advertisements.
- Gold Sponsor ($25,000):Includes a prominent logo on stage banners and select signage, a booth (10×10), website listing with link, and ~4–6 VIP passes. The gold sponsor is recognized on the “main music stage” banner and thanked on stage.
- Silver Sponsor (~$10,000):Mid-level benefits like logo on event website/social media and a smaller banner (e.g. at activity area), a 10×10 vendor space, and ~2–4 VIP tickets. Sponsors at this level receive on-site signage (e.g. “Food Court sponsor”) and a thank-you during announcements.
- Kid’s Zone Sponsor ($5,000):Banner at the kids and family zone, including logo on the website, program, and a modest on-site sign. Includes recognition on our social media and a thank-you on stage.