How to Organize Your Own Craft Show | Tips for How to Plan a Vendor Show or Craft Fair

Planning and organizing a craft show is easier than you might think! Whether you're planning a small open house type of vendor show or a craft fair at a bigger venue, there are a number of things to keep in mind. In this video, I share my personal tips for hosting your own craft fair or vendor show.
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[@MothandRustDIY]

PS--If you would like to see this all written down, I forgot to mention I do have an article on my blog about organizing your own show: mothandrustdiy.com/how-to-organize-your-own-craft-show-finding-vendors-diy-advertising-and-tips-for-a-smooth-running-show/

[@mirandarobison60]

Please do a day of video when you get the chance! I have been looking for a youtuber who organizes craft shows themselves, so excited to find you! Deffinetly need all the info you can give me :)

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a sweet comment!! Oh my goodness, I’ve been slacking on a lot of things, but I do need to get back to posting more videos and will put this topic as a top priority.... thank you for helping to motivate me! 😆💕

[@victoriaa7128]

Thank you so much for the information! Because of your tips I was able to help our library's nonprofit group host a show in December and am planning for another show in May :) this has also inspired me to consider hosting a show just for fun, maybe sometime this fall. I'll have to look into some details. Thanks again tho, you rock!!

[@MothandRustDIY]

Oooh my goodness! This makes me so happy…I’m so glad you’re having fun doing shows and am so glad I could be helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing this…..YOU rock and have totally made my day! 💖

[@victoriaa7128]

@@MothandRustDIY thanks, and I'm glad :D

[@Angel_Hearted50]

I found this to be the best tutorial for hosting a craft fair/show. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for the kind comment--it means a lot to me!! And I am so glad you found this to be helpful!

[@angelosborne6604]

I would like a video on the day of a show. Thank you

[@MothandRustDIY]

Absolutely! You can watch that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKqypppqqdaMg80

[@Aldisia]

I miss Craftacular.

[@MothandRustDIY]

Aww me too...I always love having you be part of it!!! It's not totally off the table for next year though!! 😘

[@1008irene96]

Hi. Im putting together my first craft show. Its going to be on 4/24/21. I am looking for as much information as possible. I have my location already. What I ned help with is vendor contracts or applications. I know I shouldn't have multiple vendors that sell the same products or would be ok if I do? I would appreciate a video about "the day of"..Thank You!

[@MothandRustDIY]

Hello Irene, thank you so much for reaching out! I am sorry that I don't have a "day of" video ready...I had no idea when I released this video we were about to have to deal with Covid so after that craft shows weren't on my mind! :( As far has having multiple vendors selling the same thing, I wouldn't worry too much. For example, jewelry is a popular category so there isn't much getting around having a handful of jewelry vendors...so I would usually choose artists who create different styles. Or, even if they make the same style, no artist is going to make the exact same piece, so it's usually no problem! Generally speaking, I would space out artists with the same type of product...so I wouldn't put two knitters right beside each other, etc. I hope this is helpful! Please do let me know if you have any other questions!

[@alexanderroland5505]

Moth and Rust DIY

[@MothandRustDIY]

Yes!! Did you have a question? I wouldn't mind doing a more in-depth video and would love to include your feedback!

[@lovedragonsrobertakistler3250]

I am hosting 3 fairs this year. Do I need to have them fill out a contract for every show or can I use the same one for all 3 shows.

[@MothandRustDIY]

I think this is up to you! If it is the same "series" of shows, I think one should work fine, as long as all dates are included. I hope this is helpful and thank you for your question!

[@mariellee4942]

What app can i use to create an application?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thank you so much for the question! I don't know if there are any apps specifically for creating applications, but you can should be able to use any common word processing app like word or pages. Once I create the application, I export it as a pdf file before posting to my site. I hope this is helpful!

[@mariellee4942]

@@MothandRustDIY i found Google forms that works great

[@mannyarturo]

How do event organizers make money?

[@MothandRustDIY]

Thanks so much for your question, Manny! I can't speak for everyone, but the small amount of money I made came from the vendors' booth fees. You could also charge an admission fee, but personally I prefer to keep the show accessible to everyone. It would really be up to you, though. My main objective in holding craft shows was to highlight local crafters and help spread and appreciation for handmade!

[@MothandRustDIY]

@@mannyarturo I am glad I could be helpful!! Please do let me know if you have any other questions. :)

[@jodiebishop991]

Hi there…we are hosting a craft show next month with the proceeds to help our local homeless shelter. For ways to earn extra money for the event we are having a concession stand along with a Chinese raffle of one thing that each of our vendors donated for it. We also asked local businesses for donations as well. Haven’t had the show yet but those were our ideas on how to earn extra money for our cause…😊

[@MothandRustDIY]

Be sure to check out my past events at facebook.com/craftacularks !