It's your first craft fair and you are nervous!
Do I have enough product? How is my set up? Is anyone going to buy from me?
I"ve been doing Craft fairs and Art Shows for many years and I have learned so many things
along the way.
Today I want to share with you my Top 5 Craft Fair Tips.
Have enough Product
However, that doesn't mean that you put it all out at one time.
When I am traveling to set up I like to bring smaller more inexpensive items for a craft show and a few higher prices ones.
Smaller is Better
Small items are easy for you customers to carry around a show. You can store the extra stock easy underneath your table. If you sell one, you can pop another one right up to take it's place.
Many craft shows have a lower price point, so if you are selling higher end items, bring some quick take withs too. This leads to my next tip....
Know your Market
What kind of show are you attending, can you speak with some other artist or vendors prior to the show. Some shows are high end, some others not so much. It's much harder to sell Fine Art at craft shows. (Not to say it can't be done).
Plan your Set up
Less is more. We talked about smaller is better, well the same goes for your set up. Keep things simple and clean, and make sure your items are priced.
It helps if you set up your table at home before your show, get an idea of how much product fits on your table. Will you have a 6ft or 8ft table at the show? Do you have something to cover it? Will you need electricity? Maybe some sparkle lights will show off your jewelry? Will you need stands for your art? Make sure your customers can reach your products.
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Less Price Options
Make it easy to pay by cash. Rounding out your price works well with taxes included. Many customers don't feel comfortable asking how much the items are, so make sure you price them.
Keep it simple.
BONUS TIP: CLOSE YOUR SALE
When your customer walks up, speak to them. Introduce yourself, let them know about your products and how they are made. There will be a lot of vendors and some shows are very large, so many times
once they leave your table they will not come back (many will say they will and often mean too). Make sure to have some business cards to give-a-way too incase they need to follow up with you and your work.
Hope that gives you a good start. There are lots to learn about holding a show, you will learn what works best for you as you have more shows. Don't get discouraged at first - it will take time like anything else, and not every show will be the same.
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