Craft Fairs

[riverrider]

Has anyone done one in the past?

My newish job is in a smaller town and they have a craft fair every year on Santa Day. I hear it is a wonderful turn out. A 9x9 booth is 10.00 (small town prices lol) and I'm thinking of doing it.

It's been a good 6 years or so since I did my first and only.

Any tips? I'm still just tossing it around but leaning towards yes.

[shortcake2675]

Nope. But it sounds like the perfect environment to try one. Tables are expensive here and I don't love making multiples of anything, enough to stock a show.

Whatcha going to make?

[tacokick]

When I was a kid, yes! I think that was what my mom paid in the ‘80s so go for it! You don’t have to sell much to get that back. It’s tedious but a low risk way to try it out.

[cmeon]

Do they allow MLM sales? "Craft sale" usually means that around here, unfortunately. If that's not the case, $10 for a booth sounds great! Is it inside? If not- do you have a tent/weights?

[riverrider]

Oct 10, 2018 21:50:55 GMT -5 shortcake2675 said:

Nope. But it sounds like the perfect environment to try one. Tables are expensive here and I don't love making multiples of anything, enough to stock a show.

Whatcha going to make?

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Pallet signs are all the rage here. That and handmade cards as well.

I thinking I need a few more items and have been scouring pinterest.

[riverrider]

Oct 11, 2018 14:05:17 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Do they allow MLM sales? "Craft sale" usually means that around here, unfortunately. If that's not the case, $10 for a booth sounds great! Is it inside? If not- do you have a tent/weights?

None allowed! It is inside in small town MN.

[shortcake2675]

Some sort of little ornaments would be a hit I'd bet, especially in a pallet style.

[cmeon]

Oct 11, 2018 18:16:02 GMT -5 riverrider said:

Oct 11, 2018 14:05:17 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Do they allow MLM sales? "Craft sale" usually means that around here, unfortunately. If that's not the case, $10 for a booth sounds great! Is it inside? If not- do you have a tent/weights?

None allowed! It is inside in small town MN.

That sounds amazing, you'll (please!) have to let us know how it goes! I agree that ornaments are going to be an easy sell at that event, but, if you work with pallets- some small builds (boxes, trays, little rustic stools, display/decor trees) would be quick and fun!

[riverrider]

Oct 11, 2018 18:19:32 GMT -5 shortcake2675 said:

Some sort of little ornaments would be a hit I'd bet, especially in a pallet style.

I was thinking the same thing. Off to look!

[riverrider]

Oct 11, 2018 18:39:16 GMT -5 cmeon said:

Oct 11, 2018 18:16:02 GMT -5 riverrider said:

None allowed! It is inside in small town MN.

That sounds amazing, you'll (please!) have to let us know how it goes! I agree that ornaments are going to be an easy sell at that event, but, if you work with pallets- some small builds (boxes, trays, little rustic stools, display/decor trees) would be quick and fun!

I will let you know how it goes. Great idea with the boxes and trays.

[adhdfashion]

I have done them before. I have always made the most money off face painting or kid centered things. I love the trading between vendors after the show more than anything.