March 10, 2017 - The City of Thunder Bay is inviting food vendors, product and service vendors, artisans, and community groups to apply to participate at the City's annual events series.

Various participation opportunities include over 22 event days, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees.
"¢ Kite Festival: Sunday, June 4 - approximately 4,000 attendees
"¢ Canada Day on the Waterfront: Saturday, July 1, evening - approximately 20,000 attendees
"¢ Teddy Bears Picnic: Tuesday, July 12, afternoon - approximately 4,000 attendees
"¢ Live on the Waterfront: July 12 to Aug. 31, (Wednesday evenings) - approximately 3,500 attendees/week
"¢ Movie Nights on the Waterfront: Aug. 18, 19, 25, 26, Sept. 1, 22, 29, Oct. 27 - approximately 3,000 attendees/week
"¢ Exploring Our Routes: Sunday, Oct. 15 - approximately 1,000 attendees
"¢ SnowDay on the Waterfront: Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 - approximately 10,000 attendees

The City also has an Open Call for Talent for its upcoming event season.

Application deadlines are as follows:
"¢ Call for Talent - March 31
"¢ Call for Food Vendors - April 7
"¢ Call for Vendors - April 28
"¢ Call for Artists and Artisans - April 28
"¢ Call for Community Groups - April 28

For more information, and to download an application forms, visit: thunderbay.ca/events or email culture@thunderbay.ca.

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Contact:       Ash Young, Cultural Development & Events Supervisor, 807-628-5250 or ayoung@thunderbay.ca