Dates: August 5-7, 2022
Location: Downtown Markham by The Remington Group
179 Enterprise Boulevard, Markham, ON
L6G 1B3
Hours of Operation:
After a long hiatus due to COVID-19, Night It Up! is back for 2022 like never before! We are very excited to introduce you all to a brand new and revitalized Night It Up!. Thank you to all of our partners, sponsors, and community members for their continued support that makes Night It Up! possible every year. Mark your calendars, we look forward to seeing you all there!
Night It Up! is an outdoor festival showcasing a mosaic of
delicious Asian street foods complemented by local talents’ nightly performances,
styled in the vein of night markets from Taiwan, Hong Kong and across Asia.
Organized by Power Unit Youth
Organization, Night It Up! is unique in our mission to encourage youth
development while maintaining our commitment towards the community. Through donating our
profits to a beneficiary, we hope to set a precedent in youth to learn, grow, and share.
Each year, passionate youth of Power Unit Youth Organization vote on a charitable initiative to support throughout the year. All on-site proceeds go towards a selected beneficiary charity. To date, Night It Up! and Power Unit Youth Organization has contributed over $143,000 to various charitable initiatives in the GTA.
This year, we are honoured to partner up with ALS Double Play once again. The name ALS Double Play conveys the charity's mission to focus on two things, continue to raise awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and support research for a cure. This charity hosts various events to unite communities together to tell their stories and raise funds to step closer to their vision of making ALS history. All funds raised will be used towards the Christopher Chiu Fellowship for ALS research at the University of Toronto, one of Canada's largest and most internationally published ALS research labs.
attendees in 2018
donated to our beneficiaries
dedicated event volunteers
exciting booth vendors
Hey! I'm Nancy and I'm currently studying business at Wilfrid Laurier University. I have been involved with PUYO for over 3 years now. I'm super excited to be the Chairperson for Night it Up! this year and to see how I can make a bigger impact in the community!
Throughout my six years of working within Power Unit and Night It Up!, I was able to able to improve my skills working with others as an individual, as well as working with a team. I was also able to work with our external partners to ensure that the partnerships continue today, as well as into the future.
Since joining Power Unit Youth Org. in 2017 participating in the Night It Up! Night Market project I've had the great opportunty to work with many talented indivduals in a diverse mix of industries gaining insight and skills to apply to my personal and professional career. The organization provided me with countless opportunities to grow and discover, I am excited to see what the future holds.
I was first introduced to Power Unit when I was spontaneously invited to volunteer at Night It Up! in 2019. There, I found a community that was driven and committed to executing successful events and passionate about helping the community. I’m excited to be a part of this year’s NIU! Team as the Sales Director and to bring our vision to life!
Since initially volunteering for Night It Up! in 2016, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with amazing people and witness the effort that each participant contributes to bring this project to life year after year. Just as Power Unit has supported me in my growth, I look forward to doing the same for youth in the community to help them explore their capabilities and develop their leadership skills through teamwork and communication.
I am grateful for the skills I have developed throughout my years with PUYO. I have also developed excellent relationships with the talented team at PUYO and community members. To be able to create and maintain a big event like NIU! is not an easy task. I am always impressed by the work that the young leaders in our organization accomplish.
PUYO has given me opportunities to grow as an individual and I'm grateful to have been a part of NiU! for a long time. Each year, I'm always reminded by why I keep coming back - the team and the community support are simply marvelous, and the skills I've developed from being a part of PUYO are priceless. I'm incredibly proud of what the team is able to accomplish every year, and I look forward to a new chapter for Night It Up! this year.
Throughout my experiences working within PUYO and our flagship event Night It Up!, I have been able to grow, learn, and develop valuable skills all while getting to know my community. I am excited to see what the future holds as I am confident that, along with the rest of the organization, we will be able to achieve new heights together!
Want to be a Vendor?
To get notified when booth sale dates are announced, or if you have any questions, email us at sales@power-unit.org.
Want to be a Performer?
If you are interested in performing, please note the following: Every year, Power Unit Youth Organization raises money for a charitable organization and donates the proceeds from NIU!. Thus, we are only looking for artists who are willing to perform without compensation.
If you or your group is still interested in this opportunity, please fill out the form linked below.
Want to be a Volunteer?
Looking to gain hours and gain experience with NIU? Apply below! If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@power-unit.org.
Want to Partner with NIU!?
NIU! is recognized as one of GTA’s largest summer events. Contact us to speak with a sponsorship representative on how to help your brand succeed at NIU!
Event Inquiries?
Want to learn more about our event? Reach out to us and we will respond as soon as we can!
