Vida's Market New York NY

How do I participate as a vendor?

Fill out our vendor application. Applications will only be accepted online and must be submitted by September 15, 2008 . Applications for the Holiday Market must be submitted by November 10th.

Pay the $25 application fee that is payable at the time you submit your application. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Vida's Market and must be postmarked by September 15, 2008 for your application to be considered. We will notify all applicants on September 17, 2008 .

We will accept application payments for our Holiday Market until November 10th and applicants will be notified on November 12th. If your items are accepted, your deposit will go towards the full fee of $50 due by October 1, 2008 (December 1st for the Holiday Market). If you are not accepted for any reason, your application fee will be refunded in full. You must download the Vida's Store contract, sign it and send it back to info@vidasmarket.com

How do I participate as a vendor in Vida's Store?

1.	Fill out our vendor application. Applications will only be accepted online and must be submitted by September 15, 2008 .
2.	List all items you wish to be considered for Vida's Store. Please include a link to your website so we may view the items you are submitting. We are willing to sell up to 4 items (twenty pieces of each item) per Vendor. We will be hosting 15 vendors at Vida's Store at our Fall and Holiday Market.
3.	Pay the $25 application fee that is payable at the time you submit your application. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Vida's Market and must be postmarked by September 24, 2008 for your application to be considered. We will notify all applicants on September 17, 2008 . Checks and money orders should be made payable to Vida's Market and must be postmarked by November 10, 2008 for your application to be considered. We will notify all applicants on November 12, 2008 . If your items are accepted, your deposit will go towards the full fee of $50 due by December 1, 2008 . If you are not accepted for any reason, your application fee will be refunded in full.

How will the vendors for Vida's Market be determined?
Due to space limitations, vendors will be selected on the basis of quality and uniqueness of wares.
How will the vendors for Vida's Store be determined?
Due to space limitations, items will be selected on the basis of quality and uniqueness. We are especially interested in boy's items for the Fall Market.
What type of booths will be provided?
A premium booth fee will provide you with one 6'x30” table and two chairs in the center aisle of the market. There are 20 premium spots available. A standard booth fee will get you one 6'x30” table and two chairs on the outside aisles of the market. There are 32 standard spots available. There may be a small amount of floor-standing rack space around your table, but there is no guarantee of this. Please make sure to plan accordingly. Booth fees can be paid online on our Pay page or by mail. Checks and money orders for the remaining booth fee should be made payable to Vida's market and must be postmarked by October 1, 2008.
What type of space will be provided for Vida's Store?
Items at Vida's Store will be displayed at the Vida's Store booth which will comprise two premium booth spaces. Each item will be displayed next to information about each Vendor and a description of the item. The fee for participating as a vendor at Vida's Store can be paid online on our Pay page or by mail. Checks and money orders for the remaining booth fee should be made payable to Vida's Market and must be postmarked by October 1, 2008, December 1, 2008 for the Holiday Market.
Can I share a table?
Yes! For an extra cost of $50, two vendors can share a table. If you do so, please apply together in the same vendor application.
What kind of items do you accept?
We’re looking for children’s and baby clothes, hats, aprons, art, maternity clothes, costumes, toys, books, furniture, furnishings and blankets.
Will there be food/drinks available?
Water and snacks will be available.
How will set-up and closing operate?
Vendors can arrive at PS 41 as early as 8 a.m. the morning of Saturday, October 18th but must arrive no later than 9 a.m. All vendors are required to sign-in with Vida's Market volunteers upon arrival. Vendors must be ready to begin sales promptly at 10 a.m. and cannot close before 6 p.m.
Do I need a vendor’s permit?
You are responsible for registering your small business with the IRS and collecting sales tax for the items you are selling. To fill out a certificate for the event you can apply online at www.nys-opal.com. Click Online Applications then Taxation and Finance then Certificate of Authority. If you fill out the form (DTF17) online you will receive it in 10-12 business days. You will receive it in 20-21 days if you choose to mail the form in.
How will Vida’s Market be promoted?
Vida’s Market will be promoted with postcards, posters, e-mail blasts to local and national mailing lists, press releases, advertising placement on craft websites, and listings in local press. Vida’s Market will also provide all vendors with banner ads and postcards to help get the word out on Vida’s Market.
What kinds of information will be listed on Vida’s Market website?
In addition to the online vendor application and FAQs, Vida’s Market website will list all participating vendors. Once you are notified of your acceptance, please provide us with gif or jpeg banner of your craft company logo. Banner ads should be 120 pixels wide x 60 pixels tall. Banners may animate, but cannot be in flash format. No Javascript. Please keep banner under 50KB. And be sure to let us know where to link the banner. E-mail banner ads to kmaloy82868@yahoo.com
How can I help?
We welcome all volunteers wanting to help spread the word on Vida’s Market. Please email kmaloy82868@yahoo.com to discuss more.
How can we contact you?
If you have any questions regarding the application, volunteering, or preparing for this event, please contact us via email at info@vidasmarket.com.

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