Vendor Application and Policies

Thank you for your interest in applying to sell at the Queens Craft Brigade! Here are a few things to know. Please read through everything thoroughly.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

 We prioritize:
 ✅ Handmade, small-batch, and locally designed products
 ✅ Independent artists and makers based in Queens with extremely limited space available for vendors from other boroughs
 ✅ A unique aesthetic that fits our community-driven market

WHO WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING

Because our markets are hosted at a restaurant, we are not accepting applications from savory food providers.However, packaged goods such as hot sauces, honey, jams, and similar items are encouraged.

At this time, we are also not accepting vintage sellers.

LOCATION + TIMING

Our 2025 market season will once again be on the back patio of Katch (31-19 Newton Ave, Astoria). During the summer, this will be a covered space with a permanent roof and no walls creating an open space area. During the other season Katch will be adding walls for weather protection. The market runs from 12-5pm and set up begins around 1030am. Vendors are required to stay through 5pm.

COST

The cost for vending at our markets ranges between $100 and $175, depending on table size. We provide a table and chairs. Once confirmed, you must pay via Venmo, Apple Pay, or Zelle within three days of your confirmation to secure space. Your vendor fee goes to pay the small staff of Queens Craft Brigade as well as the aggressive marketing we plan to do this year as we can no longer rely on social media algorithms to properly get the word out!

What is included in the vendor fee?

 Your vendor fee includes:
 🔹 A dedicated space at Queens Craft Brigade incuding table and chairs
 🔹 Event promotion on our social media, website and marketing materials
 🔹 Feature in our email newsletter
 🔹 Access to hundreds of shoppers

QUEENS CRAFT BRIGADE CANCELLING MARKETS

If Queens Craft Brigade needs to cancel a market, all vendors will be given credit to participate in future markets, pending availability.

RECONFIGURATION DUE TO WEATHER

If weather or other circumstances cause us to reconfigure the market layout, we may need to bring some vendors to the inside restaurant area of Katch.

PROMOTION REQUIREMENT FOR ALL VENDORS

 📌 Attendance: Vendors must commit to their scheduled market dates. If a vendor fails to show up or cancels last-minute, they will NOT BE REFUNDED - no exceptions.
 📌 Emergencies: If a vendor needs to cancel due to an emergency, they may be moved to a later market (if space is available) if given advance notice.
 📌 Social Media Commitment: Vendors must post on designated dates as part of our social media strategy. These coordinated posts boost visibility and engagement through social media algorithms. Vendors will receive group DM reminders the day before posting is scheduled. Failure to post on schedule dates will result in us not inviting you to future markets, or cancel upcoming appearances without a refund.

RESPONSES FROM QUEENS CRAFT BRIGADE REGARDING YOUR ACCEPTANCE

Our team accepts vendors on a rolling basis over the year. Due to the large volume of applications, we only reach out to vendors we invite to participate in the market. We hope to have most of the markets booked by the end of May, but we will leave some spaces open throughout the year as we discover new makers.

QUESTIONS

Email info@queenscraftbrigade.com

ALL SET?

APPLY HERE!

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