NYC Multicultural Festival Retail Vendor Registration

Effective August 30, 2024, retail vendors at street fairs are no longer required to obtain a temporary street vendor permit from DCWP.
However, retail vendors must still apply to the sponsoring organization (NYC Multicultural Festival) and pay any applicable festival fees. Please review city guidelines for additional details.

Registration is now open for retail vendors at the 17th Annual NYC Multicultural Festival! Showcase your merchandise to thousands of attendees and connect with a vibrant audience of potential customers.

• Date: TBA 2026
   
• Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
   
• Location: Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell
  116 Bradhurst Ave., New York, NY 10039
  (Cross street: 148th Street & Bradhurst Avenue)
   

• Date: TBA 2026
   
• Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
   
• Location: St. Nicholas Avenue (between 141st & 145th Streets)
  Harlem, NY
   

Early Bird Registration (April 20th)

• With Free Rentals (First-come, first-served)
   
  • Retail Vendor: $80
     
  • Park Vendor Insurance (if needed): $89 additional fee
     
  • Includes: 10x10 raw space + free tent. table and chair
     
• Early Bird Vendor Space Only – No Rentals Included
   
  • Retail Vendor: $80
     
  • Park Vendor Insurance (if needed): $89 additional fee
     
  • Includes: 10x10 raw space only
    (You may bring your own setup or add rentals at checkout.)
     

Standard Registration (After TBA)

• Retail Vendor: $100
   
• Park Vendor Insurance (if needed): $89 additional fee
   
• Includes: 10x10 raw space only
  (Rentals available for purchase during registration.)
   

Early Bird Registration (April 20th)

• With Free Rentals (First-come, first-served)
   
  • Retail Vendor: $80
     
  • Park Vendor Insurance (if needed): $89 additional fee
     
  • Includes: 10x10 raw space + free table, tent, and chair
     
• Early Bird Vendor Space Only – No Rentals Included
   
  • Retail Vendor: $80
     
  • Park Vendor Insurance (if needed): $89 additional fee
     
  • Includes: 10x10 raw space only
    (You may bring your own setup or add rentals at checkout.)
     

Standard Registration (After April 20th)

• Retail Vendor: $100
   
•  Insurance (if needed): $89 additional fee
   
• Includes: 10x10 raw space only
  (Rentals available for purchase during registration.)
   

• Certificate of Insurance (COI): Required for Commercial General Liability Insurance per NYC Parks Department regulations (for Day 1). Specific language will be provided.
   
• Festival Insurance Option: $89 per person (if you cannot provide your own COI).
• Workers’ Compensation Exemption (Form CE-200)
   

1. Choose your ticket type:
    
   • Early Bird with Free Rentals
      
   • Early Bird Vendor Space Only – No Rentals Included
      
   • Standard Registration
      

1. Add rentals (tables, chairs, tents) if needed before checkout.
    
2. Complete payment through Eventbrite or by mailing a money order:
    

Mailing Address:
NYC Multicultural Festival
c/o Joyce Adewumi
1850 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10031

(We are not responsible for lost mailed payments.)

1. Save and print your Eventbrite ticket. Tickets are required at the gate for entry.
    

• Ask about full-page ads in our festival program to promote your company.
   
• Once registered, help us promote by sharing digital flyers with your audience.
  

​​1. NYC Multicultural Festival registration and payment through Eventbrite.
 

Festival Day 1:  June - Day 1

REGISTER HERE

Festival Day 2:  June - Day 2

REGISTER HERE

2. For all vendors participating in Day 1 at the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell- June festival, the following items are required by the City and State agencies. These documents are not difficult to obtain and remember that we are here to help you every step of the way. Please email us these items no later than TBA.​ 

A)   Proof of Workers’ Compensation - There are three possible types of Worker’s Compensation, of which we only need one.          

C-105.2 Certificate of Worker’s Compensation Insurance;   

OR       

U-26.3 State Insurance Fund Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance;   

OR

 Request for Workers’ Compensation Exemption (Form CE-200) which can be requested online via the following link. Once completed online, print the form, and sign and date it: http://www.wcb.ny.gov/content/ebiz/wc_db_exemptions/requestExemptionOverview.jsp

B Insurance