SUCCESSFUL Craft Fair Tips + Advice for a Vendor Market Beginner / Craft Show FAQs

Hey y'all! Back with another craft fair related video! Today I'm going over everything you need to know about craft fairs & markets! Get your notebook ready because this video is packed with a ton of tips and advice that I've learned over the past 6 years of being a vendor!
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[@christineelders881]

You know how you watch a ton of videos and so by the umpteenth one you’re just sort of half listening to see if that person has anything new to add-well, I had to keep stopping the video to write your ideas down. Finally I just grabbed a notebook and started to take serious notes. It’s been a few years since I’ve had a booth at a craft fair so I already knew a lot of it but it was nice to have a thorough refresh and I appreciated all of the little fine points. Well done.

[@gigi_joliajamesdesigns]

Great tips and the pep talk was very helpful. Other tips I'd add that has been invaluable for me was to make sure that if you're taking Square or having some sort of card reader that you (1) make sure everything is fully charged, in the event you don't have access to electricity; (2) bring a portable charger, in case your cell phone/tablet/POS is not charged enough; and (3) verify internet access or hot spot needed/quality, so that your electronic payments can be processed easily.

[@CreativelyErica]

100% agree! Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@keshiamorgan7630]

I would love a video of store front craft booths. I have one myself and have no idea what I am doing as well as DIY displays. Wonderful video thank you for helping us beginners with tips and tricks!!

[@racheydz99]

I second that. I don’t have one yet so would be good to know what to look for when picking a good business to have a booth in.

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching! I completely understand- mines a constant work in progress as I'm learning as I go. I do have a basic video on it already but I'll do a more in depth video showing more display ideas for ya! If there's anything else specifically you want to know/see, just let me know 🥰

[@CreativelyErica]

@racheydz99 just posted a video about becoming a vendor in a store, hope it helps- kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbXkIR3a9ajoKc

[@deeclutter1123]

Just an FYI we do vendor events in North and South Carolina. Many of the hosts are requiring 50 pounds of weight per leg! This isn’t usually a windy area, but we’ve been having some gnarly wind lately. Had tents fly into ours several times that weren’t secured at all. Thankfully our tent withstood the blow and we had no damage because they also didn’t have insurance. I don’t know why any legitimate business wouldn’t have insurance and additional event insurance.

[@kaylahughey222]

When I say you came through with all the information!!! This should be first and only video for beginners!! Love your video queen!!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thank you so much!! Glad to help and share 💕

[@nessa.smiles]

I've now gotten a few markets under my belt and I have to say this entire video was extremely informative and helpful! Thank you so much for hitting every little detail and suggesting actionable tips throughout! I'm definitely keeping alot of these points in my mind for my next market! Xoxo

[@chromagraphphotoart]

Solid Gold advice, particularly the section about not packing up too early. It's been a long time since I attended Craft Fairs, which for me were Computer Fairs, but the Wisdom still holds good. Much of what you said is blindingly obvious, but therein lies the pitfall for many an aspiring crafter (like me) which is that we get blinded by thinking we have nice things to sell and don't consider the need to present them in a way that people will actually buy them! Thank you. Now, can I feed back something which is that it took me 5 or 6 visits to actually complete watching this, so can I suggest it be broken down into a series of slightly more digestible chunks. Thank you again!

[@babyhughie974]

I was searching for your video again because i never got to finish it but i knew you mentioned a good tent!. It's funny you say inventory so you can see how much people stole!😄Sad we have to do that!

[@heatherperez3315]

I would love to see a video on how to DIY displays for my booth 😁

[@lorihaney8296]

Absolutely awesome info, thank you!

[@missy5269]

Awesome advises, tfs!

[@melcoombes681]

Thanks for the great tips . I would love a video on inventory and how to set it up please 😊

[@CreativelyErica]

You got it! Thanks for watching💕

[@StephanieDelRicco]

great tips!

[@TheTruckingScribe]

Thank you sharing so much great information.

[@debbiewhitfield426]

great tips and advice

[@Redmnm]

I loved all of your tips, extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@carolcalkins5329]

So much practical information!!

[@SergeantSudsLaundryPowder]

I bought my tent late fall when they were on sale and saved a bunch on a good tent❣️👍 It has sides with windows and sand weights also❤️

[@magaligarcia5709]

THANK YOU 🙏🏾 WONDERFUL VIDEO! You provide so much needed information.

[@kirstenpennington3485]

Thank you for this video! So very helpful for me, as I have only done a couple of craft fairs, so am still learning! Love this! ♥️♥️

[@AmysPaperHearts]

I’m doing my first Farmer’s Market this Spring - Fall and your videos have me so excited! Thank you so much for the amazing information!

[@CreativelyErica]

Aw how exciting! Good luck on all your future markets ❤️ thanks for watching!!

[@rondahensman271]

Thank you so much this was veryyyy helpful! I do my first event in a few weeks!

[@thea77us]

Awesome video, thank you for the information. 👍

[@WowThingsThrift]

Thank you🎉

[@Chooseyourariventure]

This was EXCELLENT! Thank you so much. ❤ Getting ready for my first show and I’m panicking lol. This is helping to calm my nerves.

[@latonyawhite2774]

Your video is so informative. I'm doing my first vendor fair and I'm clueless, but this has helped me in so many ways. Thank you for sharing.🙂

[@DreaDBee]

Thank you for doing this video. I learned so much!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching! Glad to help! 🥰

[@flora8378]

MASTERCLASS right there! Thank you so much for sharing your hard-earned knowledge so generously. I've just stumbled upon your channel & will be sure to subscribe. You've helped me so much - I was on the point of not bothering any more with art & craft fairs but putting into practice some of your advice has given me so much enthusiasm.

[@CreativelyErica]

Aw, thank you so much for watching & your kind comment- so glad I could help!! 🥰❤️

[@pattyheinemann4129]

Great Information I do a lot of the things that you already talked about, game changer for me is having the table on the top or the front. You’re so right about having to pull everything out just to get to the table. I love your ideas on marketing especially the social media. I’m just really starting to get into marketing my candle business and that’s what I hear is document everything behind-the-scenes great information thank you.

[@angelcrayton1214]

Heeyyyy! Please do a video on how to find and enter craft shows

[@sonyajones6279]

This video was a huge help! I just want to sit with you and learn everything. ❤

[@CreativelyErica]

Aw thank you so much! Happy to help!💕

[@AVONbeautiful]

Wow! What a fantastic video!!! Thank you SO MUCH!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

[@vickislominski7618]

I'm glad this showed up in my feed! 🤗 These are really excellent tips and you're delightful! Subscribed!

[@CreativelyErica]

Aw yay, so glad you found me! Thanks for watching!! 🥰

[@karenwade4037]

Hello, Newbie here. Thank you for all the info. 😊

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching!❤

[@TheRelicPosse]

Awesome video!!! Thank you so much for laying that all out!!! Great job!!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks so much for watching!! 🥰 glad to help!

[@lenedalsegg4778]

I absolutely LOVE this video! Thank you for all your great tips!! I have been taking notes, and hope to have my first booth "out" soon! 😊😊

[@CreativelyErica]

Aw yay, glad to help! Love hearing that! Thanks so much for watching!! 💕

[@jodyshafer4953]

ABSOLUTELY GREAT info! Thank you so much‼️. Are you able to set you tent up by yourself?

[@juliefort2262]

You have provided so much awesome information, THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching!

[@yellowbrickcardsandgames5438]

Attaching grid walls to your tent also makes a great weight!

[@KnotsByRae]

I would love to see more videos about craft shows and vending in general. Great video!

[@CreativelyErica]

You got it! Thanks for watching!

[@melaniesas2887]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video with all the helpful information! I’m doing my first craft fair this weekend, and I know I’ll be using some of your tips.

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad I could help!! Good luck at your craft fair💕

[@nancydouglass9275]

I would love a video on a store front booth as well. Thank you for doing this video it really helps.

[@CreativelyErica]

Absolutely! I have a basic video on it already but I'll do a more in depth video showing more display ideas- anything else you specifically are interested in hearing/seeing on the store booths?

[@sylviadailey9126]

O wow! Super awesome. Packed full of info. Obviously you have a ton of experience! And, thanks for sharing your mistakes & warnings on what to avoid!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching! Glad to help💕

[@ThekocholateJournalist]

This was so helpful Erica, I am a candle maker that does vendor events and this is so helpful!!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching!! So glad I could help 🥰

[@cjex2008]

I’m new to your channel and love your content! You are so helpful and organized. I would love to see a video about getting set up as a vendor in a store! Keep up the awesome work!

[@CreativelyErica]

Thank you so much! Just posted a video about becoming a vendor in a store❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmbXkIR3a9ajoKc

[@rebekahmorris2047]

Thank you for your videos! They are always so helpful. Very interested in a video on store front booths. Recently set one up and not really sure what I am doing.

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching! Glad to help however I can 🥰 that's awesome- congrats! I'll definitely be doing another storefront booth video soon and I'll show some display ideas as I'm about to add a 2nd booth 💕 if there's anything specifically you want to know/see, just let me know!

[@betzaidanorris6671]

So helpful. I want to do a craft show but it's intimidating to me . Doing research and found you! Great information.

[@CreativelyErica]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@patriciakuadey1580]

This was a great video, thank you!! I would love to see your inventory sheet or have a blank copy to populate.

[@VERONICA-og8vl]

Can you do a video on your inventory sheet? Thank you for all the info.

[@CreativelyErica]

Sure, I might not do a whole video on it but I'll show it in a vlog the next time I'm working on it 🥰

[@akomacrafts]

Thank you.

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-qb7pu2pt1e]

Store front video would be helpful along with showing sample set ups. DYI materials for booth display items ideas. Thank You for your informational video. Very helpful

[@Italygirl110]

Great info!! What Im dying to know......where can I find those amazing little iridescent shelves you have on your back wall?!? Beautiful!!!

[@Italygirl110]

I did find some on amazon. THanks again for all your great tips!!

[@darleneberry4753]

I just came across the very helpful and detailed video! Do you recommend pre packing your t shirts in cellophane bags and just hanging 1 for display?

[@CreativelyErica]

I don't pre-pack mine because I've noticed the customers like to hold the shirt up to them for sizing and they would take them out to look at/inspect the shirt (even though I had a display one out).

[@tiffanyedmonds7545]

Can you do a video on how you set up your craft fair booth? Im a visual person and would love to see how to set it up :)

[@CreativelyErica]

Absolutely!

[@kathleenjones6098]

Thank you so much for the wealth of information you have given!! Much appreciated ❤

[@CreativelyErica]

Of course! Thanks for watching Kathleen😘🩷

[@cynthianayyar407]

❤

[@katherinebonner1284]

Thank you, I learn a lot. Do your charge a fee maybe 1.00 to use venmon or square?

[@shays_creations]

I can't find a craft fair so I attend a fleamarket and I am a known face now. The problem is some are there for second hand clothing. My Table looks pristine compared to the junky tossed-in piles tables and I feel left out. I am preparing so much for the May one.

[@meganmcelroy7389]

How many car freshies would you recommend to have on hand for a small craft fair? I'm having a hard time figuring it out lol Thank you so much for the helpful video!

[@CreativelyErica]

Really depends on how busy the craft fair is, I've also noticed that I always sell more in the fall/winter events than I do during spring/summer ones. Personally I would bring 30-50 to a small craft fair.

[@Chellybelly813thatsme]

Also how do u suggest catering to a retired community? I made soap and candles car freshies also

[@theresachalone2083]

Great advice - thanks so much. If you have any pictures of displays, I would love to see some different ones. I sell hand made cards and gift cards, and microwave bowl cozies, and other embroidered items. I am going to follow you now. Best Wishes.

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching! I'll make a more in depth display video for ya.

[@tiffanyedmonds7545]

I have a question maybe you can help me with. I have a vendor event next month. I only sell car freshies and maybe freshie hangers, but I have over 40 scents to choose from. Should I make freshies for each scent or just choose maybe 10-20 scents and how many should I make of each scent?

[@CreativelyErica]

Personally I wouldn't do all of them, I'd do 10-20 tops. You don't want to overwhelm the customers with too many options. And the quantity kind of depends on the size of the craft fair. If it's a smaller one I'd bring like 50 freshies in total if it's a big one that you know is gonna be super busy I'd bring 100, unless it was a multiple day event then maybe bring some more.

[@viktorianekrasova5554]

Hi! please tell me how legally it is possible to sell at fairs? What type of entrepreneurship are you registered with? Is the Sole Proprietorship ok? Thank you:)

[@wendyh3206]

Where do you get your oils please/

[@Chellybelly813thatsme]

How to make an excel tutorial please

[@CreativelyErica]

You got it!

[@jennyvernon7728]

Have you had people that use their debit cards than turn around and tell the bank they didn’t make that purchase, I have lost so much money because of this

[@CreativelyErica]

Omg no that hasn't happened to me luckily, that's awful! First time that happens I'd probably put a camera at the checkout so I could send the bank proof they made the purchase.

[@jennyvernon7728]

I’m so apprehensive about letting people use cards so I know I’m losing sales which sucks but also not getting paid for the merchandise sucks and I feel like that should be considered theft but having a camera is a good idea

[@shays_creations]

People were upset with me for giving freebies to my customers. I had one come to my table to say they don't have enough to give free. I said you got most of that free you sure do have a freebie. My table is new give me a break. I shop from just about everyone. No one shops from me they want to barter me which is not fair. They are getting their stuff from Buy nothing groups.

[@cynthiatures4856]

Run your business the way you choose to. Don’t let anybody imitate you. It would’ve went a whole lot different if it was me. Stay in your lane leave me alone you do you I do me bye-bye!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ The nerve of people!!! Barter 😂😂😂 because they know your things are better than theirs. Keep doing you boo when they stop talking and complain then worry until then do you!! 😉

[@Joeycrochet]

I get having a sale but you don’t want to discount your product. I have to disagree with this a little.

[@debbiesdeathpile]

Yeah, that’s a canopy not a tent

[@pauladavis8975]

Thank you for the tips doing my 1st vendor event for the year . Always room for improvement. I would definitely be interested in dyi displays video

[@CreativelyErica]

Thanks for watching! I'll do a more in depth display video soon 💕