FAQ

General

Parking:  4 free surface lots and limited on street parking (free)

How much does the event cost? – FREE to the public

When do vendors check in? – Set up runs from 8:00 – 10:00. Vendors must check in, be set up and ready by 10 am.

What kind of vendors will be at BILE? – This is a celebration of all artistic mediums in Buffalo. You’ll have mixed media artists, prose, poetry, comics, food, and music.

Is food available? – There is an on-site restaurant (Manna) that should be open. That’s subject to change and outside of our control.

Vendors

What is provided to vendors? – an 8’x6’ space, table, chair, and water

Is there an electric hook up? – Limited number of electric hook ups are available. Please indicate if you’ll need one on your vendor application. They will be assigned on a first come first served basis.

Are any permits needed? – NO. Since this event is on private property no additional City of Buffalo permits/licenses are required. We checked with City Hall.

Do I need to collect sales tax? – Yes. All vendors will need to have and are responsible for obtaining a NYS sales tax certificate. Erie County sales tax rate of 8.75% should be collected on all sales.