Shopper & Attendee Guides
Plan your visit, shop smarter, and get the most out of every craft show.
New here? Visiting your first craft show → A step-by-step path through the guides and tools you need first.How to Care for Handmade Items After Purchase
Pottery, candles, jewelry, soap, textiles — each needs a little different care. Here's a quick guide to keeping your handmade finds in great shape.
How to Talk to a Craft Vendor
What to ask, what not to say, and how to have a great conversation with the maker behind the booth without overstaying your welcome.
How to Pay Vendors at Craft Shows
Cash, Venmo, card readers: what to expect when it's time to pay at a craft fair booth, how much cash to bring and what to do if a vendor is cash-only.
How to Plan a Craft Show Weekend Trip
Turn a craft fair into a full weekend getaway. Here's how to pick destinations, find hotels near show venues, and map multiple events.
How to Find Craft Shows Near You
Step-by-step guide to discovering local craft fairs using online listings, community groups, event calendars, and good old-fashioned flyers.
Bringing Kids to Craft Fairs
How to make a craft fair fun with kids: picking a family-friendly show, strollers and snacks, timing, the look-don't-touch rule, small budgets and kid-favorite booths.