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Fill out our vendor application. Applications will only be accepted online and must be submitted by May 9, 2008. |
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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 May 16, 2008 for your application to be considered. We will notify all applicants on May 17, 2008. If you are accepted as a vendor, your deposit will go towards the full booth fee due by May 16, 2008. If you are not accepted for any reason, your application fee will be refunded in full. |
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How will the vendors be determined?
Due to space limitations, vendors will be selected on the basis of quality and uniqueness of wares.
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 will be by mail. Checks and money orders for the remaining booth fee should be made payable to Vida’s market and must be postmarked by May 16, 2008.
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 Wallace Hall as early as 8AM the morning of Saturday May 31 but must arrive no later than 9AM. All vendors are required to sign-in with Vida’s Market volunteers upon arrival. Vendors must be ready to begin sales promptly at 10AM and cannot close before 7PM.
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 Certidicate of Authority. If you fill out the form (DTF17) online you will recieve it in 10-12 business days. You will recieve 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 info@vidasmarket.com
How can I help?
We welcome all volunteers wanting to help spread the word on Vida’s Market. Please email info@vidasmarket.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. |
