10 Tips for Fall Craft Fairs

[@kirstenpennington3485]

This was super helpful, thanks so much!

[@howtocraftfair]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@nariamenard9117]

First time viewer. Have my first craft fair ever in October, super nervous but great tips!!

[@howtocraftfair]

Welcome! Be sure to check out these two videos: 101 Craft Fair Tips for Vendors and also Craft Fairs vs Social Anxiety. Both of those are great for first-time vendors. You got this!!

[@kbs36]

Thank you John. I believe I have listened to 75% 0f your videos in the last 3 months. You may have mentioned this very very important information that I missed. I listened to a Craft Fair Vending listing the top things to know when signing up for a venue/festival. KNOW the foot traffic at each event. I just found out that the September Festival I signed up normally has foot traffic of 5,000. Then second show is in October with foot traffic of 11,000. I had to cancel the second due to not having that much product made for back to back festivals. This is such valuable info to know.

[@howtocraftfair]

That’s definitely a great tip. Never want to put yourself in a position where you’re sold out only halfway into an event.

[@kathleenentezari2561]

New subscriber! Fantastic how-to videos full of great advice! 😎👏👏👏 Thank you so much! About to launch my new small candles/aromatics business in a few weeks so your sound advice is super appreciated! So many items to acquire to have a great set up at Farmers market events! Worth it though when it can help increase sales.😅

[@howtocraftfair]

Thanks for taking the time to comment and subscribing! I appreciate it! Yeah there’s a bit of an investment for sure but try not to get overwhelmed by up front costs. If it feels like it’s becoming too much, then rock what you’ve got and focus on the basics. Comfort with talking to customers, taking notes throughout the day as you think of good ideas. Don’t rely on memory. Literally jot it down someplace to reflect on after the show cause the day will be a whirlwind and it’s easy to forget good ideas you’ve had throughout the day. You got this! Have fun with it! 😃💪👏

[@ChristinasSimpleBlessings]

Awesome! Thank you! #howtocraftfair

[@howtocraftfair]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for dropping the comment! 😃

[@Studio506-tl5cp]

Great tips - this might not work for all vendors. But we ha save started putting out seasonal items all the time. Christmas and Halloween has been selling more than other items. Again it might depend on what you sell.

[@howtocraftfair]

Thats a good idea and another way to think outside the box.

[@DivineDailyBrew]

Excited for this one, I only do fall pop up shops. When my schedule permits I will do them year around.

[@howtocraftfair]

Hope it proves to be helpful! 😃

[@susancook1448]

Thanks so much! This year I’ve signed up for shows as early as end of October. Last year I was focused on Xmas even for early Nov shows. I do need to see if I have some forest green tablecloths (probably do). They could serve for my Dec shows too. Maybe I’ll get a fabric banner made too. My twinkle lights are white so that works for any season.