GET INVOLVED
The Niagara Grape & Wine Festival wouldn’t be possible without the support of community members just like you! From our volunteers to our vendors to our sponsors, we’re proud to work with individuals and organizations across the Niagara region (and beyond!) to make each of our events a success. Interested in participating in this year’s festivities? Check out the links below for more information!
WANT TO JOIN OUR 2024 GRAPE & WINE FESTIVAL?
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
CULINARY VENDOR APPLICATIONS.
GRANDE PARADE PARTICIPANTS
JOIN OUR FESTIVAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Are you passionate about food, wine, and events? Do you love sharing your experiences on social media? If so, we want YOU to become one of our 2024 Festival Ambassadors!
We're on the lookout for four individuals with unique perspectives and a genuine love for all things culinary and entertaining. You don't need to be a professional influencer – we're looking for regular social media enthusiasts who can capture the essence of the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival.
About You
Have a keen eye for photography and video capture.
A genuine interest in Niagara wine and food.
Ability to create engaging posts, reels, or stories that catch attention.
How It Works
Each Ambassador receives a pair of complimentary tickets to every NGWF event in 2024 – a fantastic $1500 value just for you!
Share your passion through a minimum of 5 pre-event and 5 event/post-event posts, reels, or stories on your social platforms.
Let your creativity shine while following our style and content guidelines.
Your content may even get the spotlight with the NGWF reposting privilege.
Perks
Complimentary tickets to all NGWF events in 2024.
The opportunity to showcase your content with NGWF reposting privilege.
Be part of an exciting program that celebrates your love for food, wine, and events.
Application Guidelines
Visit the Contact Us-Get Involved Page at niagarawinefestival.com
Click on the “Apply Now” link – you’ll be asked to complete an intake form.
Deadline – NYE 2023
Festival to contact successful candidates – January 5th, 2024
Formal announcement January 8th, 2024
If you're ready to be a part of this fun new program, apply now and join us on a culinary journey through the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival! Simply fill out our application form below and show us why you're the perfect fit to be one of our 2024 Festival Ambassadors.
Applications close at 11:59 pm December 31st, 2023. Successful candidates will be contacted by January 5th, with the announcement on our social channels posted on January 8th.
JOIN OUR CREW
Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and we’d love to have you join us! Volunteering is a great way to get experience with events and the Niagara wine industry, or to simply be more involved with your community. No prior experience in the field? No problem! We offer pre-event training and on-site support, plus perks like free lunches/dinners, discounted tickets, volunteer appreciation events, and more.
Looking to get involved? We’re accepting volunteer applications year-round! Head to our Better Impact page to sign up or reach out to our team directly at volunteer@niagarawinefestival.com for more information.
PARTNER WITH US
As a nonprofit organization, the Niagara Grape & Wine Festival wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors! Throughout our festival’s history, we’ve been lucky to work with groups across a wide range of industries, including finance, travel, transportation, and more.
Interested to learn more about upcoming sponsorship opportunities? Check out our sponsorship package or reach out to our Sponsorship Coordinator at tinam@niagarawinefestival.com to learn more.
ENTERTAINMENT/PERFORMER APPLICATIONS
Applications are now closed for 2024.