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What is the BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair Spring 2012?
From clothing and jewelry to home décor and specialty foods, the BUST Magazine Craftacular is the one-stop shop for the very best in handmade gifts and wares. Now in our 8th year, we are bringing 100+ crafters and food artisans together for a one-day shopping and eating extravaganza in the heart of SoHo.
When and where does the BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair Spring 2012 take place?
The BUST Magazine Craftacular will take place indoors at 82 Mercer Street (between Broome St. and Spring St.) in New York City from 11am to 7pm on Saturday, April 14th.
How do I apply to be a vendor?
Click here to apply online. Applications close on March 5th.
How will vendors be determined?
Due to space limitations, vendors will be selected on the basis of quality and uniqueness of wares, as well as to bring together a broad variety of products. What type of booths/tables will be provided? Your booth fee includes: one 6 ft. x 30 in. table and two chairs. Booth fees will be accepted online or by check to BUST Inc. Can I share a table with another vendor? Yes, two vendors can share a table. Please see pricing below. We charge extra for this because the web advertising you will receive on BUST.com is so valuable. If you already know a vendor you'd like to share a table with, please apply together on the same application form.
If you would like to share a table but are looking for another vendor to share a table with, select the "please match me up" option under Booth Information on the application form.
What are the booth/table fees?
There is a one time, non-refundable application fee per vendor of $10 ($20 total for shared table applications). All booth fees include one 6 ft. x 30 in. table and two chairs.
How do I submit the application fee?
Click here to submit the application fee online using a credit card.
You may also pay by check or money order made payable to BUST Inc. (c/o Craftacular, 18 W 27th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10001). Payment must be postmarked by March 5th, 2012. Your application fee is non-refundable.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is March 5th. We will notify all vendors with our decisions by March 9th. If accepted, your booth fee is due by March 16th. What kind of vendors do you accept? We’re looking for any and all edible/wearable/loveable/handcrafted crafts and foods you’ve got. They include but are not limited to specialty foods, silk-screened items, cosmetics, knitwear, jewelry, paper goods, handbags, cards and more! Is electricity provided?
Yes, but please bring your own extension cords. Will there be WiFi?
Yes, free WiFi will be available.
Do I need a vendor’s permit?
Apply for a Certificate of Authority (select Certificate of Authority to Collect Sales Tax under Taxation and Finance, Department of).
If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the How to Register for New York State Certificate of Authority website. Due to the volume of questions regarding the BUST Magazine Craftacular, please check NYS’s website first before contacting
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with any additional inquiries.
How will the BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair 2012 be promoted? The BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair will be promoted with press releases, advertising placement on craft websites and listings in local press as well as postcards, posters, e-mail blasts to local and national mailing lists. What kinds of information will be listed on BUST Magazine's Craftacular website? In addition to the online vendor application and FAQs, the BUST Magazine Craftacular 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 java script. Please keep banner under 50 k. And be sure to let us know where to link the banner. Banner ads should be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Do I need to purchase a ticket for the BUST Magazine Craftacular and Food Fair Spring 2012?
Admission fee is $3 at the door.
How can I help?
We welcome all volunteers wanting to help spread the word on the BUST Magazine Craftacular. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and check out the Promote Page to download posters suitable for print and e-mail. If you have any specific questions regarding the application, volunteering, or preparing for this event, please contact the Event Coordinator, Nikki Hung at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it I'd like to promote my product/band/hair salon/etc at the BUST Magazine Craftacular. How can I do that? Can I give away my flyers at your event? Can I insert my products into the goodie bags? We're always looking for like-minded companies to participate as sponsors in the BUST Magazine Craftacular. For more information, contact Emily Andrews at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Nikki Hung at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 212-675-1707 ext 104. |
