Printable Craft Show Checklist
Craft shows are a lot of work to prepare for and chances are you’ll be up late with finishing details the night before and up early the morning of. Here’s a list to help you get organized when you’re overworked and tired 😉
DOWNLOAD & PRINT OFF YOUR CRAFT FAIR CHECKLIST HERE
Items on the printable checklist:
FOR THE TABLE
- containers to safely transport product in
- product – priced and tagged
- table cloth
- signage
- promotional items
- business cards
- flyers
- free giveaways
- display props (risers, baskets, etc)
- mirror (if products need to be seen on)
- lighting (if extra is needed)
- chairs (if not provided)
- table (if not provided)
FOR MAKING SALES
- money for change ($5’s, $10’s $20’s & change)
- cashbox
- receipt book
- inventory list
- calculator
- shopping bags
- tissue paper for wrapping or stuffing
EXTRAS FOR THE DAY
- tool kit
- glue
- scissors
- tape
- safety pins
- pen
- pencil
- notebook
- tools of your trade for quick fixes (ie: needle and thread)
- extra price tags
- directions to the show
- drinks and snacks (the less messy, the better – you usually have to snack between customers)
- hopefully you’ll be busy enough with customers, but in the case of it being a slower day, having a book or some work to do can help pass the time
If it’s an outdoor show, be sure to include:
– gazebo style tent (if not provided)
– weights for corner of your tent (if it’s a windy day)
– weights for corners of table cloth and any light items (if it’s a windy day)
– sunscreen
– sunglasses
– water
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Hey, I’m Erin 🙂 I write about small business and craft show techniques I’ve learned from being a small business owner for almost 2 decades, selling at dozens of craft shows, and earning a diploma in Visual Communication Design. I hope you find my advice helpful!
My business partner and I are working on putting together a craft handmade art show to showcase the work of our local artisans. My biggest struggle right now is figuring how much time I should dedicate to promoting it. Would 2 months in advance be enough? This will be a small craft show, maybe up to 10 vendors. How long would you suggest I should promote for? I was thinking of having the event mid August. Thank you!