February 22, 2018 - 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. 
Opportunities include over 22 event days throughout the year, with two major single-day events and two event series. All events are free to the public and collectively draw thousands of attendees, including:
"¢    Thunder Bay Youth Arts Showcase: May 1-7
"¢    Kite Festival: Sunday, June 3
"¢    Canada Day on the Waterfront: Sunday, July 1
"¢    Teddy Bears Picnic: Tuesday, July 10 
"¢    Live on the Waterfront: July 11 to August 29 (Wednesday evenings and special feature on Saturday, July 28)
"¢    Movie Nights on the Waterfront: Aug. 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and September 1 
"¢    Culture Days - Saturday, Sept. 29
"¢    SnowDay on the Waterfront: Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 

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

Application deadlines are as follows:
"¢    Call for Talent - Feb. 28
"¢    Call for Food Vendors - March 9
"¢    Call for Vendors - March 9
"¢    Call for Artists and Artisans - March 9
"¢    Call for Community Groups - March 9

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

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