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New here? Selling at your first craft show → A step-by-step path through the guides and tools you need first.Quick answers, with sources
- How much does a craft show booth cost?
- How much does it cost to take card payments at a craft show?
- Do craft show vendors need liability insurance?
- How much weight do you need on a craft show tent?
- Do craft show vendors need a sales tax permit?
- Handmade pricing calculator
- Craft show inventory calculator
- Craft show profit calculator
How to Pack Your Booth for Transport
Get your booth to the show without damage or chaos: pack bins in reverse setup order, protect fragile inventory, and load and secure your vehicle.
How to Handle a Slow Craft Show
Every vendor has a slow show. Here's how to diagnose why traffic is low, recoup what you can, and leave with useful data instead of just frustration.
How to Photograph Handmade Products for Applications
Good application photos are the difference between accepted and rejected—even at juried shows. Here's how to shoot professional-looking product photos with your phone.
How to Write a Craft Show Vendor Application
What craft show applications ask for, how the jury process works, and how to write each section, from product description and photos to fees and follow-up.
How to Build a Craft Show Booth Display
A step-by-step guide to building a sales-ready craft show booth: canopy and tables, display height, anchor pieces, signage, lighting and a final walk-through.
Holiday Market Vendor Strategy
November and December are peak season for many craft vendors. Plan inventory, set up for gift buyers and keep checkout moving during the holiday rush.