NYC Multicultural Festival Retail Vendor Registration
VENDOR AGREEMENT PURPOSE CLAUSE:
The NYC Multicultural Festival is a mission-driven event produced by New York African Chorus Ensemble, Inc. to promote cultural understanding, community engagement, and the celebration of diverse heritages through the arts.
By participating as a vendor, you agree that your goods, services, or food offerings are aligned with the cultural, educational, or artistic spirit of the festival and contribute to the public’s experience of multicultural traditions.
Vendor Criteria Clause:
Vendors must offer products or services that are consistent with the mission of the festival, such as traditional cuisine, artisan crafts, cultural apparel, educational materials, or other mission-aligned goods.
NYACE reserves the right to decline vendors whose offerings are not compatible with the cultural and educational objectives of the event.
Retail Vendors (read carefully)
*Effective August 30, 2024, street fair vendors of retail are no longer required to obtain a temporary Street vendor permit from DCWP. See city guidelines for details. However retail venndors must still apply to the sponsoring organization and pay any applicable fees.
Join us for the 16th Annual NYC Multicultural Festival!
Registration is now open for our NYC Multicultural Festival! We invite you to join us and showcase your merchandise to a vibrant audience of potential customers.
Event Details
Day 1:
📅 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Usually held at
Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell
116 Bradhurst Ave., New York, NY 10039
Cross street: 148th Street and Bradhurst Avenue
Retail Vendor Registration per day
Early Bird Includes Free Rentals (Ends April 1st):
- Retail Vendors: $80
- Includes a 10x10 raw space.
- This Early bird registration comes with Free Rental of one table, and one chair (upon meeting necessary requirements). This is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Early Bird Retail (NR) - No Rentals included (Ends April 1st)
- Retail Vendors: $80
- Includes a 10x10 raw space only.
- NO free rentals are included with this registration. If you need a table, chair, or tent, you can scroll down and select rentals to add to your order. You are also welcome to bring your own table, chair, and tent.
Standard Registration (After April 1st:
- Retail Vendor: $100
- Includes a 10x10 space.
- NO FREE rentals are included.
- Paid rentals for tables, chairs, and tents are available for a fee through the Eventbrite registration page.
ATTENTION:
Additional documents are required, including a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Commercial General Liability Insurance for the June 7th event, as mandated by the NYC Parks Department. If you do not have your own insurance, an additional fee will apply. Specific NYC Parks language and guidelines will be provided for compliance.
Day 2:
📅 Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Usually held at
St. Nicholas Avenue (between 141st & 145th Street)
Harlem, NY
Early Bird Includes Free Rentals (Ends April 1st):
- Retail Vendors: $80
- Includes a 10x10 raw space.
- This Early bird registration comes with Free Rental of one table, one tent and one chair (upon meeting necessary requirements). This is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Early Bird Retail - No Rentals included (Ends April 1st )
- Retail Vendors: $80
- Includes a 10x10 raw space only.
- NO free rentals are included with this registration. If you need a table, chair, or tent, you can scroll down and select rentals to add to your order. You are also welcome to bring your own table, chair, and tent.
Standard Registration (After April 1st)
- Retail Vendor: $100
- Includes a 10x10 space.
- NO FREE rentals are included.
- Paid rentals for tables, chairs, and tents are available for a fee through the Eventbrite registration page.
Key aspects of the registration process:
All vendors are required to register to reserve a spot and pay the registration fee. If needed, vendors can also make payment for table, tent, and chair rentals. Registration and payments can be made through our Eventbrite page by clicking the Registration buttons above, or alternatively, by mailing a Money Order to:
NYC Multicultural Festival
c/o Joyce Adewumi
1850 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10031
WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MAILED MONEY ORDER NOT RECEIVED.
*After registration please be sure to save and print your Eventbrite ticket. We appreciate your prompt completion of the registration process. You will need to show the Eventbrite ticket at the gate entrance when you enter.
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NYC Multicultural Festival Retail Vendor Requirements
1. NYC Multicultural Festival registration and payment through Eventbrite.
Festival Day 1: Sat. June 7th- Day 1
Festival Day 2: Sat. June 21st- Day 2
2. For all vendors participating in Day 1 at the Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell- June 7th 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 May 1, 2025.
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
5. After registration please be sure to save a digital copy or print your Eventbrite vendor registration ticket. You will need to show the Eventbrite ticket at the entrance.
All information that is provided by Vendors/Merchants is considered confidential and is only shared with the applicable City agencies and services that require such information.
All Vendors/Merchants will be contacted directly via email, phone or in person to fully validate your information.
All Vendors/Merchants Spot #, location, number of tables required, tent, and requirements must be indicated on application.
You should plan on being ready to setup by 9 am or once NYPD allows access to the area.
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