FAQs
Questions and answers
Quick answers for visitors, vendors, sponsors and volunteers. Can’t find yours? Ask the team.
Visitors
Entry, location, dates and what to expect.
Is the festival free?
Yes. Entry is free and open to everyone.
Where is the festival held?
At Ship Point on Victoria’s Inner Harbour, in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC.
When is the next festival?
The 2027 date is to be confirmed (TBC). It will be announced on this website and on Instagram and Facebook. Sign up for festival news at the bottom of any page to hear first.
What is there to see and do?
Vietnamese and Asian food, lion dance, live music and dance, cải lương folk opera, the Runway on the Waterfront fashion show, and games and crafts for families.
Can I bring my children?
Yes. The festival is family friendly, with games and crafts children can try for themselves. We do not publish children’s names, and photos of children appear only in group scenes or with a parent’s or guardian’s permission.
Will I be photographed?
The festival is a public event, and the team takes photos and video for this website, social media and sponsor reports. If you prefer not to appear, tell a photographer or the welcome tent, or email us later and we will remove the image.
Vendors
Stalls, permits and how to apply.
How do I get a stall?
Apply on the Vendors page. Applying is free and does not commit you to anything. The team replies by email or phone within two weeks.
Who can apply?
Food, drinks, crafts, fashion and cultural services. Vietnamese and Asian food, culture and craft are the focus, and local businesses that serve the community are welcome.
Do food vendors need a permit?
Yes. Food vendors need a temporary food permit from Island Health. The vendor guide explains the steps once you are accepted.
What does a stall cost?
Stall fees for 2027 are to be confirmed (TBC). The team shares fees and sizes when it confirms your spot.
Sponsors and partners
Sponsor levels, kits and in-kind support.
How can my business sponsor the festival?
Request the 2027 sponsor kit on the Sponsors page. The team emails the kit and suggests a short call.
What do sponsors receive?
Recognition that matches your level, from your logo on banners, posters and the website to thanks on stage. See the levels on the Sponsors page.
Can I support in kind?
Yes. Products, services and media support are welcome. Choose “Community or in-kind” on the sponsor form or contact the team.
Volunteers
Who can help and how to sign up.
Who can volunteer?
Anyone 16 or older, or younger with a parent’s or guardian’s consent. No experience is needed; you join a short briefing before the festival.
How do I sign up?
Use the form on the Volunteers page. A volunteer coordinator calls or emails you within a week to match a role.
What do volunteers receive?
Every volunteer receives a certificate of recognition and is invited to a thank-you gathering after the festival.
The foundation
Who we are, donations and contact.
Who runs the festival?
Soul of Vietnam Foundation, a non-profit society registered in British Columbia (S0080444) and based in Victoria. Read more on the About page.
How can I donate?
Use the Donate button at the top of any page, or donate through PayPal here. Your gift helps keep the festival free and supports the foundation’s year-round programs.
I want to perform at the festival. Who do I contact?
Send a short note about your act through the Contact page and choose “Vendors and performers”.
How do I reach the team?
Email soulofvietnam.foundation@gmail.com or use the Contact page.
