THE 2025 BUFFALO INDIE LIT EXPO IS HERE!
ABOUT THE EXPO
The 2nd Annual Buffalo Idie Lit Expo (BILE) is an event filled with local and regional authors, artists, and creators. Presented by Buffalo-based Independent Publisher Band of Bards, it’s an event where creators can sell and promote their original works, and make a new connection with the community.
The event this year will take place on
October 18th, 2025
at The Buffalo Creative Workshop!
11AM-4PM
The event is free, open to the public, and ALL AGES!
Vendor Registration, Volunteer applications, and Sponsorship Opportunities are now open for the 2025 event!
VENDOR SIGN-UP (COMING SOON)
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP
SPONSOR THE EVENT
FAQS
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 9-10:30. Vendors must check in, be set up and ready by 10:30 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.
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.
