10 Tips For Your First Craft Show

In the spirit of getting ready for my next craft show, I wanted to make a video about getting ready for your FIRST craft show!
I was a Network Marketer for a restaurant for 3 years and had participated in my fair share of events where our company had a booth, and I had to be the face of a company. However, when I signed up for my first craft show I had a million questions!
I found everyone had all the same answers and advice to give, so today I wanted to get raw with you and share 10 tips you can't find anywhere else and some details you'll wish you knew before you even signed up for a craft show!
If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below and I will gladly answer them!
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[@gettogathershop]

Hands down THE BEST practical and engaging tips I've come across so far. I'm doing my first show in 2 months so I'm deep down in the research rabbit hole 🤯 Thank you!

[@hermessybun]

Let me know if you have any questions, but just remember to have fun - people love fun energy

[@morgannwilliams967]

I love HOW you said STAND, and you don’t give a crap about if there is a chair there. 😂 It is SO true though! Sometimes I have been the ONLY person standing in the small fairs I’ve been in.

[@susanv5684]

Many good points I wouldn’t have considered about set-up for your display. Love your energy. Thank you.

[@debbielicona5030]

Girl u have touched info that no one else has mentioned, u have been so helpful! Thank u I’m new at this selling handcrafted items. And I want to do well even though I’m so scared to jump on into this . I’m making stuff now to be ready for spring. My items are boho

[@hermessybun]

Thanks I'm glad I can help, good luck in your crafting, let me know how it goes!

[@hunnisoul1519]

This is the best video I’ve seen and very straight to the point!

[@SXSVideos]

This actually the best video I've watched about doing a craft fair. I'm doing my first one in a couple months. Thank you for the video!

[@shannoncarlson6960]

Your dog is adorable! Thanks for the video and great tips! Just one point though...your goal for sales should never be your booth/table fee. As crafters we undervalue ourselves so I know it's difficult to do, however, you always need to make some profit. You also need to earn for your time. Therefore if a show cost $80 then you need to sell maybe $100 to consider it a success. Also it can be ok to sit occasionally. It depends how long the craft show is. Sometimes standing can be an aggressive stance. But yes I think it's important to stand when a customer approaches. Thanks again for the video!

[@susan1098]

OMG. Your awsome! I needed to watch this. Great information. Now I’m excited about my first craft show.

[@jworth7203]

I love your energy! Great ideas too. Thank you.

[@jworth7203]

Also, I love your caveat about standing for those who are disabled.

[@mlrcrochetcreations]

Thank you so much for the tips, also that is the coolest mug ever!! Your dog is super cute too

[@sommerc4633]

My first show was in a gym. I practiced my set up and layout the night before. Arrived at the show only to find that both booths on either side of my booth set up over their lines. I didn't say anything cuz I'm not that person but I was bummed that they did that. But your advice about Murpheys Law is the best one...be flexible lol

[@tothebrim4325]

This is super helpful! And, your personality is just like mine! I am doing my first vendor event in a week and I giggled because I definitely still have a lot to do and will probably also be running around frantic as I’m setting up. Great tips! I also subscribed.

[@diannehilson6381]

I love your energy. I love coffee too, so definitely keep your sense of humor. I am doing my first craft show at a school in two weeks nervous and excited.

[@hermessybun]

Ahh! Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@stephenhellinger8394]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with a good attitude

[@brendacummer2807]

Loved all of your suggestions

[@danielaligniti9595]

Thanks for all the great tips! I liked that you got right into your video, just straight to the point! I am doing my first Craft Fair so your tips come in handy! Thanks!

[@ShawnonSkates]

I enjoyed watching this. Thanks for posting!

[@BabyGotThatShop]

Preparing for my 1st craft show. These are some of the best tips I've found. Thank you, I'm excited to make money after watching this.

[@savannahliz]

Your tips are amazing and something I didn't hear from other craft show tip videos. Doing my first one next month and honestly hearing you talk made me feel more confident going into it. Thank you!

[@ladykatmi]

You are awesome! Thanks for the great tips!!!!

[@jennifergordon8113]

GREATTTTTTT advice!!!! Thank you SO much for making this video!!!!!

[@AmysCreativeArt]

Thanks my 1st show is coming up in 3weeks. You gave some really helpful tips 💜

[@Eanwe]

I’m doing my first craft show in April and I am HYPERVENTILATING! But really, your tips were different from the other ones I’ve read/watched..thank you!

[@hermessybun]

Yay! That's so exciting - How have your craft shows been since your first one???? I'm happy my tips helped you out :)

[@pottymouthedplanter]

thanks girl, great tips

[@hermessybun]

You're so welcome!

[@toniwade4204]

Loved it! Two years later; still relevant and VERY helpful! Thanks for sharing

[@hermessybun]

Thank you!! :) I'm thinking about making an updated one as well

[@CarniVlog]

Super great video! Super information! Super glad I watched before my first show next week! Just SUPER!

[@hermessybun]

Super glad you like my supers! Never realized how much I say super until I started making videos. It's just... SUPER!

[@sandreawhite7534]

Excellent tips and video!

[@hermessybun]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erindempsey9867]

Love your tips!!! One of my goals for 2019 is to do my first craft show. Thank you for making this video!

[@shericemitchell6230]

Same goal over here Erin! :D These tips were great Dani, thanks so much!

[@Bella-um6mz]

Great tutorial! Loved it. Your personality (I too get wound up on coffee) made it fun.

[@hermessybun]

Hahah! Glad you can relate! :)

[@marlenejohnson9849]

Good advice and also very amusing

[@blakelawrence6516]

These just keep getting better and better, keep it up!

[@hermessybun]

Thanks for the love and support!!

[@baddmanaz]

Yeah. Murphy's law for sure! And don't even get me started on Parkinson's law!

[@Creative_Minds-55]

I like your tips and your energy. I'm considering getting into craft fairs in my area but nervous about it.

[@AdeleCosgrove-Bray]

Thanks for sharing your practical advice. You've given me some good ideas there, especially on how to keep space in your allotted area to draw people in.

[@hermessybun]

Thanks for your feedback! I'm so happy to help :)

[@marianastevenson1778]

Thank you for all the good information, the puppy and your great sense of humor. You are very funny. You might want to slow down with the coffee!

[@hermessybun]

hahaha noted ;)

[@johngrzeschik1769]

Thanks for the tips I am just starting my craft shows

[@hermessybun]

Hope your shows have been successful!

[@latharaj4351]

Very informative ❤️!!!!

[@maggiezorn4591]

Great video and tips!

[@hermessybun]

Thank you!

[@jbperez9289]

Barely seen your video! Very helpful!! I am doing my first art in the park in a couple of months. I'm very excited but also nervous lol it's just a hobby at this point, no business name or or anything. I am getting a tent and everything but I didn't know what to do as far as a banner..?

[@hermessybun]

yay! Congrats that's amazing! I bought my banner from Staples, really affordable and was ready pretty fast. If you don't have a name yet, you can make a banner that announces what you sell or your pricing for your product. Example: Reverse Tie Dye Shirts Starting at $25 or 2 for $40

[@juniperreyclay4703]

Thank you so much! So informative. Where would you recommend having a banner made?

[@hermessybun]

I had my made at Staples, it was fast and high quality

[@jocelynstephens537]

Yes more coffee

[@mccallmemaybe_]

I'm watching this 3 days before my pop up :] oops

[@hermessybun]

How was your pop up?!?!?!

[@abagailjoyce1339]

What would you say is a “high price item” I make glitter tumblers and want to sell some at my craft show I sell them for $25 and think that’s a very reasonable price for the material and time used. Do you think items like this well sell?

[@hermessybun]

Abagail Joyce hi! I think $25 at craft shows is perfectly reasonable price! If you find people are passing it up you can try a few things... Prepare a discount sign with something like “1 for $25 or 2 for $40” or “craft show discount 10% off” Or prepare to adjust prices verbally.

[@hermessybun]

Abagail Joyce hope that helps!! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@abagailjoyce1339]

Danielle Lawrence thank you! I appreciate the fast response 😊 I will definitely do that 🥰

[@renfairegoddess]

Did you meet your sales goal? How did you do?

[@hermessybun]

renfairegoddess I exceeded my sales goals at my first craft show, it’s still mind blowing to me ♥️

[@kathyhames2200]

Yesterday was my first craft show I invited alot of friends and nobody showed nobody bought nothing an my daughter in law set this up when we got there it wasn't what we were expecting we were in MUD it was at someones house right beside a junkyard everyone else was selling they just walk right by us as we were packing up my daughter in law sold one of her signs she kept apologizing I said it's okay

[@dianer8881]

To be user -friendly, please list the tips in your video description. Thanks

[@patriciataylor4998]

Good tips…no need to add vulgarities

[@hermessybun]

Bless your heart