Delightful Treats at Queens Night Market
Queens Night Market is an open-air market in the city of New York that is open to all. It is a great place for family and friends to spend some time trying different foods, purchasing art and craft or to watch live performances. This market is held annually and gets around a hundred creative vendors together to promote their work and provide affordable options to the customers. The organizers say that there are many such markets in NYC, but they thrive to make it affordable for the visitors by keeping a product price limit to $5 and $6 in limited edition cases. Let’s read further to explore the Queens Night Market.
Schedule
The Queens Night Market is held every weekend hosting many live performances, food vendors, art and craft vendors, and any other merchandise sellers. In 2024, it is being held from 13th April to 17th August and then from 14th September to 26th October. Every weekend it goes live from 4pm and closes at midnight celebrating the rich cultural diversity of NYC and Queens. Entry to Queens Night Market is free for all but no outside alcohol is allowed in the market.
Location of Queens Night Market
Queens Night Market is held at 47-01 111th Street in the parking lot behind the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadow Corona Park, Queens. The Night market takes place in all weather conditions except when it might pose a serious threat to vendors or visitors. Security checks are done at the entrance of the market.
Weekly Lineup
The next night market is on 18th May with performances starting from 5pm to 11:30pm. A total of five performances will take place which are listed below:
PERFORMERS
05:00 pm – 06:00 pm: Nostalgia Bolero
06:00 pm – 07:00 pm: DJ Neil Armstrong
07:00 pm – 08:00 pm: Puyaloahi
09:00 pm – 10:15 pm: Orange Burn
10:15 pm – 11:30 pm: DJ Neil Armstrong
Coming to food vendors, more than 70 vendors will offer culinary delight to the visitors. They include Anda Cafe (Bubble Tea), BomBae (Indian Vada Pav & Pani Puri), Taiyaki NYC, and many more. Affordable food is the main reason why the Queens Night Market is flooded with visitors. Along with food more than thirty craftsmen will be present to showcase their work of art. The artists include D Vrousa, Sabrina’s Henna, Nose Best Candles, Pure Raw Honey, etc.
Become a vendor
Queens Night Market is open for vendors to take part in the event so as to encourage new and established sellers to sell their work or art for a reasonable price. The organizers are looking for vendors that can help in showcasing cultural diversity to the visitors or help in taking forward the old traditional art. There is a limit of $5 pricing of all products with the exception of $6 for limited products. This is to keep up with the motto of keeping the market as affordable for visitors as possible. The vendors can sell any merchandise that might be traditional or cultural or anything that is rare and authentic and even experimental cuisines.
VENDOR FEES
- Art/Merchandise Tent- $50/Night
- Retail Food Products Tent- $60/Night
- $5 Food Prepared On-site Tent- $110/Night
- $6 Food Prepared On-site Tent- $165/Night
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS
Nys Certificate of Authority (sales Tax Id)
FOOD VENDORS WILL NEED: Food service establishment permit (FSE) or a temporary Food Service Establishment
permit (TFSE) from the NYC department of health food Protection Certificate from the
nyc department of health.
Click here to apply to become a vendor.
How To Reach There
There are many options to reach the Queens Night Market, but the organizers suggest the visitors to simply walk or bike to reach the location due to less parking area. You can catch the subway. Take the 7 train to the 111th Street station. Walk south 4 blocks until you pass under an overpass. You will see the Night Market behind the New York Hall of Science on the Left. If you still plan to reach there in the comfort of your car, the adjacent car park, which is not controlled by the Queens Night Market will cost you $15.
Additional Information
- Food Allergies: If you have any kind of substance intolerance or allergies make sure you talk to the food vendor before giving your order. The vendors change every weekend and so it is not possible to give a single menu.
- Accessibility: The market area is very much wheelchair accessible though there are some grassy areas which can cause a navigation problem.
- Pet Friendliness: The event is not pet friendly due to crowding and behavioral concerns and thus, pets are not allowed.
- Payment: Most vendors accept only cash, so it is advisable to keep some cash handy. Some do accept online payments along with cash payments but not all.
This weekend, get ready to reach the Queens to witness the best event to spend some time with your family and friends in an affordable way. Get your hands on the best craft by small artists and do not miss the underrated performances while enjoying a variety of foods. See you at the Queens Night Market!
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