FIRST TIME VENDOR ?

WHAT MUST I DO ?

LET'S GET YOU STARTED.

 

4 EASY STEPS:



#1- You must register with Mardi Gras Productions in order to work at our Spectacular events. There is a $45 annual fee for Membership. You will receive a Mardi Gras Membership Card with an I.D.# and be entered into our system so that you will receive all current schedules and updates.

#2- Get a New York State Certificate of Authority ( Sales Tax # ). It's Easy to Apply For. There is No Fee for this. It's FREE. Just Go to www.nys-permits.org


#3- Purchase a space in one of our events. DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE HERE


#4-(Non-Food vendors only.) Apply for a Consumer Affairs Permit.
There is a $10 per month fee. You can get a permit for 1 month or for several months. You must bring a letter from Mardi Gras (given upon request) and your New York State Certificate of Authority (Sales Tax #).

 

*** Food Vendors*** You do not need a Consumer Affairs Permit, (Step #4), instead, you need a Board of Health Permit for each event.
After you complete steps #1, #2 & #3 as listed above, you will receive a letter from Mardi Gras, confirming that you are scheduled to work at one of our events.
Take this letter to The N.Y.C. Board of Health office and get a 1 day permit. The fee for a permit is $20 per event. You must bring your New York State Certificate of Authority ( Sales Tax #) and you must also apply for a "Food Protection Certificate" (one time only) from The N.Y.C. Department of Health to complete this process.
(First time food vendors must come to our office in person to become a Member with Mardi Gras.)


 


WHAT MUST I DO TO BECOME A MEMBER WITH Mardi Gras?
Simply call us at (212) 809-4900 and one of our specialists will assist you. Office hours are 9:30am - 2:30pm.
You can also visit our office, or reach us by mail or Fax. We accept cash, credit card or money order only.
Absolutely no checks

OR

Download membership application, fill in your information and fax to (212) 809-7345.
Then call Mardi Gras and pay your membership fee over the phone with a credit card.
Membership Application [download here]


WHEN I CALL, WHAT INFORMATION MUST I HAVE READY ?
#1- Your Name, Address, Phone #, Fax #.

#2- A description of the item you wish to sell.
Eg: Food (what type of food?) / Craft (Handmade hats) / Merchandise (Leather Belts)
(You can only sell one type of item per Member I.D.#.)

#3- Your Credit Card.


 


Mardi Gras is equipped to handle this over the phone in just minutes.
Call (212) 809-4900

 

 

Mardi Gras wishes you much success with your new Business.