FAQ

What is the BUST Spring Fling Craftacular?

BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular is a lovely Garden Party themed shopping affair running from 12pm until 7pm at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY, featuring over 50 crafters, DJs, drinks, and dancing. Put a little spring in your dance step as you browse through hundreds of the best in handmade gifts and indie wares, from handbags and clothing to jewelry and cards. Shoppers will also have the chance to learn about guerilla gardening, how to grow their own food and supporting local farms!

When and where will BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular take place?

The Craftacular will take place on Sunday May 17th from 12 PM – 7:00 PM at the Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY.

Where is the Warsaw?

The Warsaw is located at 261 Driggs Avenue in Brooklyn, NY near McCarren Park and close to the Beford L train station.

How do I participate as a vendor?

1. Fill out our online vendor application, which can be found here. Applications will only be accepted online and must be submitted by April 11, 2008.

2. The application fee is $10 and can be paid online or by mail. Checks and money orders should be made payable to BUST Magazine (78 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10011, Attention: BUST Spring Fling Craftacular 2009) and must be postmarked by April 11, 2009 for your application to be considered. We will notify all applicants on April 17, 2009 of their status. If you are accepted as a vendor, your deposit will go towards the full booth fee of $225 due by April 24, 2009.  All application fees are non-refundable.

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?

Your booth fee of $225 will get you one 6' x 30" table and two chairs. 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 accepted online. Checks and money orders for the remaining booth fee should be made payable to BUST magazine and must be postmarked by April 24, 2008.

Is my application fee refundable?

The $10 application and processing fee is non-refundable. But if you are accepted, your application fee will count towards your full booth payment of $225.  

Can I share a table?

Yes. For an extra cost of $50 (a total table cost of $275), two vendors can share a table.  If you do so, please apply together in the same vendor application. We charge extra for this because the web advertising you will receive on BUST.com is so valuable.

What kind of crafts do you accept?

We’re looking for any and all edible/wearable/loveable crafts you’ve got. That includes silk-screened items, cosmetics, knitwear, jewelry, paper goods, handbags, cards, and tons more!

How will set-up and closing operate?

Vendors can arrive at the Warsaw as early as 10:00 AM the morning of Sunday May 17th, but must arrive no later than 11:30 AM. Vendors must be ready to begin sales promptly at 12 PM and cannot close before 7 PM.

Is electricity provided?

TBD.

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. We recommend that you call New York's Department of Revenue and the IRS for more information. Or contact New York Dept. of Revenue: 1-800-972-1233 or www.tax.state.ny.us.  IRS: 1-800-829-4933 or www.irs.gov.

How will BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular be promoted?

BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular 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.

BUST will also provide all vendors with banner ads to help get the word out on BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular.

What kinds of information will be listed on BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular website?

In addition to the online vendor application and FAQs, BUST Magazine's Spring Fling 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 craftacular@bust.com no later than May 1st.

How can I help?

We welcome all volunteers wanting to help spread the word on BUST Magazine's Spring Fling Craftacular. Please email craftacular@bust.com to discuss more. And check out the Promote page to download posters suitable to print and e-mail.

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 craftacular@bust.com.  

I'd like to promote my product/band/hair salon/etc at the 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 Craftacular.  For more information, contact Emily Andrews, emily.andrews@bust.com .