New York 2025 Vendor Information

Knitting LIVE! is back! The premier knitting, crochet, and fiber arts show, in New York January 16–19, 2025, will be back at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Please read all before making your selections.

Vendor Benefits

  • Promotion on Knitting LIVE! website
  • Approximately 13+ hours of selling time
  • Use of Knitting LIVE! logo on vendor website
  • Listing in digital show guide
  • NEW! This year, we are requiring one raffle item to be submitted to drive business to your booth. Your item, complete with its description and suggested retail price, will be prominently displayed on a raffle sign. This presents an exceptional opportunity to spotlight, a new product or showcase a best selling item to attendees. Vendors can submit up to two additional raffle gifts for a total of three (one for each day of the event).
  • NEW! Exhibit spaces are in high demand, thanks to our dedicated returning vendors. Booth locations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis with consideration given to loyalty. In addition, this year we are introducing a $100 priority choice add-on to help you secure your ideal booth location. Priority consideration will be given to those who select this add-on on a first come, first served basis as well. 

We want to make sure to build on and bring forth the DEI work we have been doing, and we will be reserving 30% of spots for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ vendors.

Applications are open to all who are interested in vending at Knitting LIVE!, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status, or political beliefs.

Marketplace Schedule:
Load-In & Set-Up
Vendors on the 5th floor can begin moving in at 1pm on Thursday, January 16
Vendors on the 6th floor will begin moving in at 7am on Friday, January 17

Marketplace Hours: (Subject to change)
Friday, January 17: 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Saturday, January 18: 10:00 am–6:30 pm
Sunday, January 19 : 10:00 am–2:15 pm

 

**Early Marketplace Access will be determined soon. We will be requiring vendors and attendees to wear masks for most likely one hour per day. We may open the Marketplace earlier than times listed above. We will solidify this as we get closer. Thank you for your patience. Questions? Contact Gabrielle Ald, Event Director at gabrielle@sohopub.com

 

Vendor Registration Deadlines

Please note that exhibit spaces are in high demand, thanks to our dedicated returning vendors. Booth locations will be given on a first-come, first-served basis however, this year, we are introducing a $100 priority choice add-on to help you secure your ideal booth location. Priority consideration will be given to those who select this add-on again, on a first come, first serve basis.

Payment reserves a space, not a specific booth. Payment reserves a space, not a specific booth.

Deposit Deadline: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of 50% must be submitted at date of signup. Deposit will be refunded if for some reason show the is cancelled.
The balance is due by October 1, 2024. A late fee of $100 will be applied to any payments made after this date.

Upon acceptance, vendors will have until the deadline to submit a deposit or full payment or they forfeit their opportunity to exhibit at the show.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY
Exhibit space canceled 90 days or more prior to the show is subject to a cancellation fee equal to the amount of the deposit. Exhibit space canceled fewer than 90 days prior to the show will not be issued a refund. Vogue Knitting LIVE will have the right to use the canceled space to suit its convenience, including the sale of the booth to another exhibitor without any rebate to the canceled exhibitor. In the event that Knitting LIVE by Vogue Knitting is cancelled due to COVID or any other reason, the option of a full refund will be given. 

10'x10' booth: Booths inside the main exhibit halls on the 5th and 6th floors
10'x10' booth.......................................$1,750 ($1575 Early Bird, Through August 31st)
10'x10' corner booth: Additional...........$450 ($405 Early Bird, Through August 31st)

The following equipment and services are included in the cost of the 10'x10' booth: 8' high back drape and 8' high side drape (pipe & drape), (1) booth ID sign (no logo, just text), (1) waste basket, furniture not included 

10'x8' booth: Booths in the pre-function space (foyer area before entering the main exhibit halls on the 5th or 6th floors)
10'x8' booth..........................................$1,350 ($1215 Early Bird, Through August 31st) 
10'x8' corner booth: Additional.............$400 ($365 Early Bird, Through August 31st)
Note: This is 3' high back drape and 3' high side drape (pipe & drape), not 8' like a standard booth. No grid wall or shelving units can be over the 3ft height, on side or back walls. The lighting in this area is not as well lit as the main ballrooms. Be prepared to bring your own lighting and order electrical from the hotel, as there are no outlets on the floors unless you order outlets. The following equipment and services are included in the cost of the 10'x8' booth: (1) booth ID sign, (1) waste basket (furniture not included).

10'x5' booth: There are some 10x5 booths located in the 5th floor exhibit hall on the side wall, these are very limited. 

10'x5' booth..........................................$1,000 ($900 Early Bird, Through August 31st) 
10'x5' corner booth: Additional.............$200 ($180 Early Bird, Through August 31st)

The following equipment and services are included in the cost of the 10'x5' booth: 8' high back drape and 8' high side drape (pipe & drape), (1) booth ID sign, (1) waste basket (furniture not included).