Vendor Payments ONLY - Jollof & Joy: Holiday Bazaar Marketplace

Vendor Opportunities

For more information about becoming a vendor, contact us:
📞 Sherri (Brownstoners of Bedford Stuyvesant, Inc.) – 929-509-0088
📧 brownstonersofbedstuy@gmail.com

📞 Akin (African Restaurant Week LLC) – 646-643-6261
📧 africanrestaurantweek@gmail.com

Vendor Logistics

Please read carefully and let us know if you have any questions.

Vendor Fees

Priority will be given to vendors who provide payment by December 6. Once payment is received, each vendor is assigned a 6-foot space, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Vendor fees are non-refundable.  The event will take place, rain or shine. 

Event Setup

• Once payment is received, each vendor is assigned a 6-foot space, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Spaces are located indoors (first-floor parlor of the mansion) or outdoors (two party areas).
• If you have a tent and prefer outdoor space, please request that when you sign up — we will do our best to accommodate.
• Setup time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM each day
• Breakdown: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM each day
• We will provide 6-ft tables and 2 chairs to the first 7 vendors who request them. Please indicate whether you’d like this in your application.

Event Environment

• Music will be playing both indoors and outdoors to create a festive, holiday atmosphere.
• Smoking is not permitted inside the mansion.
• Please do not use tape, nails, staples, or any adhesive on walls or wood floors.
• Decoration restrictions: no confetti, glitter, or rice.
• Open flames or candles are not allowed, unless enclosed in flame-shielded holders. Heating Sternos are allowed.

Safety & Equipment

• We will not provide ladders, equipment, or extra supplies for vendor booth set-up or decorating — please bring your own.
• For outdoor vendors: heaters will NOT be provided. Please plan accordingly.
• Electric outlets are extremely limited.
• Tap water will be available to vendors for heating food/beverages.

Sales & Packaging

• Food must be sold in grab-and-go takeout containers only — no plated service.
• Please be sure to follow all health, licensing, and permit rules required for your business type. 

Vendor Staffing & Conduct

• Due to space constraints, we ask that only two adults per vendor booth work at the event.
• While alcohol consumption is allowed on the premises, vendors may not serve alcohol to minors or any individual who appears intoxicated.