What Should I Bring To My First Craft Fair?

1. portable canopy and side walls.
2. tent weights for your canopy.
3. portable tables.
4. table covers.
5. risers.
6. shelves, gridwall panels, slatwalls, or other large display furniture (make note of the specific large display furniture you use in your display)
7. floor covering.
8. mirrors.

What should I bring to a craft market?

1. portable canopy and side walls.
2. tent weights for your canopy.
3. portable tables.
4. table covers.
5. risers.
6. shelves, gridwall panels, slatwalls, or other large display furniture (make note of the specific large display furniture you use in your display)
7. floor covering.
8. mirrors.

What should you not do at a craft fair?

• You’re unprepared…and it shows. …
• You’re unfriendly. …
• There’s nothing about the booth that stands out. …
• Too little or too many products. …
• You don’t have business cards. …
• Prices are nowhere to be seen. …
• Your information is outdated. …
• You don’t have any change.

How much money should I bring to a craft show?

Many people pay with cash, so come prepared to make lots and lots of change. Depending on the anticipated size of the crowd, $200 should probably be sufficient to start with. Be sure to have coins with your startup cash, even if your products are priced evenly on the dollar ($6, $22, $35, whatever).

How do you stand out at a craft fair?

1. Showcase your products creatively. You only have a few seconds to catch browsers’ attention, so make them count! …
2. Bring marketing materials. …
3. Wear your brand. …
4. Offer a personal customer service. …
5. Use social media to get more from the craft fair.

What is the most popular selling craft item?

1. Personalized Pet Tags. I originally saw these on Etsy as a best selling item and I think they’re great. …
2. Bath Bombs. Bath bombs are super popular so there’s a guaranteed market here. …
3. Bookmarks. …
4. Keychains. …
5. Magnets. …
6. Jewelry. …
7. Coasters. …
8. Headbands.

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How do you show prices at a craft fair?

1. Use custom signs. …
2. Make DIY price tags. …
3. Download price tag templates. …
4. Make price tags from shrink plastic. …
5. Craft your own foiled leather tags. …
6. Make hand lettered chalkboards. …
7. Create your own graphics. …
8. Use custom, blank tags.

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How do you price crafts for shows?

1. Cost of Supplies + Labor + 10-15% Overhead = Total Costs.
2. Total Costs x 2 = Wholesale Price.
3. Wholesale Price x 2 = Retail Price.

How do you prepare for a craft show?

Plan and prepare your outfit for the event and make sure it’s washed and ready to go. Prepare your lunch and snacks. Update your online stores; remove any stock you’ll be selling at the craft show or put your shop in vacation mode. Make sure you have the address and directions to the venue and your car is gassed up. Read:

How many items should you have for a craft fair?

Ideally, you should sell 8 to 10 times the show entrance fee. For example: If the vendor fee is $50 you should plan to sell $400 to $500 in merchandise and bring at least double the products, or $800 to $1000 in inventory. Be sure to spread your inventory across several price points.

What crafts are trending for 2020?

• Colours. Perhaps the most important, fundamental trend is the new PANTONE colour of the year, 19-4052 Classic Blue. …
• Stained glass. Stained glass tops the list of trendiest crafts of 2020. …
• Pottery. …
• Art therapy. …
• Woodwork. …
• Embroidery. …
• Soap making.

What crafts sell best 2020?

• Chartreuse.
• Color blocking.
• ’80s style fashion.
• Custom beauty.
• Pet pampering.

Which handmade items sell best?

• Eco-friendly candles.
• All-natural candles.
• Beeswax candles.
• Religious candles.
• Birthday and novelty candles.
• Votive candles.
• Tea lights.
• Serenity by Jan (you burn ’em, you buy ’em)

What crafts are most profitable?

• Jewelry.
• Art.
• Photography.
• Soap.
• Candles.
• Sewing.