The 4th Annual


Vendy Awards

October 18th, 2008 3 - 7pm

Tobacco Warehouse, DUMBO, Brooklyn

"One of the most bizarre and exuberant food events
this city has ever seen."
- epicurious.com

Vendys News:

am New York - Crusing NYC’s moveable sweet feasts - 10/14/08

amNY checks out this year’s Vendy Award dessert category nominees.

Serious Eats Profiles Each Vendy Finalist: - 10/8/08

Heavenly Delights, Biryani Cart, Kwik Meal, Soler Dominican, and Calexico.

Street sweets category introduced! - 10/7/08

We are excited to announce that the 2008 Awards will include a People’s Choice Award for the best dessert vendor. Check out the desert finalists!

Finalists »

Thanks for nominating your favorite vendor for this year's Vendy Awards! Nominations ended on September 7th.

This year's finalists have been announced!

Check Out the Finalists »

Judges »

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Meet the esteemed team who will determine who takes home the Vendy Cup.

See Who's Judging »

Merchandise »

Vendys Cafepress gear

Buy 2008 Vendy t-shirts and more here at Cafepress.

All proceeds support the Street Vendor Project. A few items will be sold at the event, but shop now to get the exact style/color/size you want.

Buy Vendy Merchandise »

Press »

Check out what the press is saying about the Vendy Awards:

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The Vendy Awards is a fundraiser to support the Street Vendor Project of the Urban Justice Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a voice for the thousands of people who sell food and merchandise on the streets of our city.

The cost of each ticket is tax-deductible.

Individual Tickets

$80 in advance, $100 at the door

Donor Packages

$200, $500 and $1,000 packages available with lots of extras