Bassin Peel / July 16-19, 2026
Merchant Guide
Market booth operations, setup, approved merchandise, payments, parking, safety, and presentation rules.
- Event details
- Cho Dem 2026
- Location
- Bassin Peel
- Dates
- July 16-19, 2026
General Festival Information
Shared event details, public rules, and reference information for every Cho Dem guide.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Bassin Peel |
| Delivery address | 1049 de la Commune Ouest, Montreal, QC H3C 1Y2 |
| Festival dates | July 16-19, 2026 |
| Social media | Instagram @chodemmtl / YouTube @chodemmtl / Facebook @ch.dem.mtl |
| info@avq-mtl.org | |
| Website | https://chodem-mtl.com |
- The festival remains open during rain unless organizers advise otherwise.
- Pets are allowed but must be kept on leash.
- Water fountains are available; bring a refillable bottle.
- The entire site is non-smoking.
Use this section as the shared baseline. Role-specific requirements continue in the sections below.
Merchant Contacts
The essential contact list from the merchant PDF.
| Contact | Role | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Kat Lam | Merchant Coordinator | 514-586-9057 |
| Linda Lee | On-site Merchant Coordinator / primary support | 514-232-7415 |
| Diep Jullien | Logistic Coordinator / secondary on-site support | 514-219-1467 |
| Michel Nguyen | General Director | 514-655-3982 |
Site Flow and Map
Cho Dem starts at the South Quay and exits through the North Quay.
The South Quay hosts workshops, bars, entertainment, games, exhibitions, and merchants to create a Vietnamese night-market atmosphere. The North Quay continues with restaurants, beer, stage events, and Vietnamese artisanal products and services.
Setup, Festival Days, and Teardown
Important dates, arrival windows, vehicle movement, and teardown rules.
| Moment | Date | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Wednesday July 15 | 1 PM - 9 PM | Strongly recommended; aim for 10 AM if possible. |
| Setup | Thursday July 16 | Suggested 10 AM - 4 PM | Move cars one hour before festival opening. |
| Festival | Thursday July 16 | 5 PM - 10 PM | Ready 30 minutes before opening. |
| Festival | Friday July 17 | 5 PM - 10 PM | Remain open for the full event. |
| Festival | Saturday July 18 | 12 PM - 10 PM | Remain open for the full event. |
| Festival | Sunday July 19 | 12 PM - 8 PM | Remain open until event close. |
| Teardown | Sunday July 19 | 10 PM - late | Only when visitors have left. |
| Teardown | Monday July 20 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Last chance to pick up items. |
- Exhibitors must be ready 30 minutes before opening.
- Exhibitors must not close before the end of the event.
- Exhibitors must be present for the entire event unless organizers advise otherwise.
Merchandise, Payments, and Electricity
Rules for approved inventory, payment methods, electrical equipment, and cleanliness.
- Only items approved in the contract may be sold; inventory changes are strictly forbidden.
- Items sold must be listed in French. Additional languages are optional.
- Send a photo of each item so Cho Dem can feature it for visitors.
- Accepting both cash and credit/debit cards is strongly recommended.
- Square or another POS-style card processor is recommended.
- Unauthorized electrical equipment and generators are prohibited.
- Electrician fees caused by unauthorized equipment may be charged back to the merchant.
- Keep the sidewalk clean and collect all belongings at the end of the event.
Space, Representation, and Booth Presentation
Merchant space allocation, display standards, and presentation expectations.
- AVQ has full discretion to allocate exhibitor space.
- Vendors must respect their assigned 3 m x 3 m space.
- Vendors may not share tents unless explicitly written in their contract.
- No flags may be displayed because the event is apolitical and celebrates Vietnamese culture in Montreal.
- All merchants are grouped under the big tent to create a market atmosphere.
- Keep your kiosk visually attractive, tidy, clean, and bright enough for night operations.
- Bring plywood for uneven ground, a cart for moving items, and a tarp for rain.
Car Access, Parking, Alcohol, Insurance, and Security
How merchants should access the site and manage risk.
- Vehicle access inside the site requires an access pass displayed on the dashboard.
- Vehicle access is prohibited starting one hour before event start.
- Bring your own moving cart; the festival does not provide carts.
- Suggested paid parking: Parking Garage M205 - Arbora, Stationnement Indigo M229, Soleil Parking, AutoParc Stanley.
- Alcohol consumption while on duty is strictly forbidden.
- Merchants should carry appropriate insurance coverage.
- Security guards are on site overnight from Wednesday to Monday, but AVQ is not responsible for theft or breakage.
