How do I find craft shows in my area?
Here are some of the best ways to find the local craft shows that are right for you:
- Etsy Teams. Many Etsy sellers don’t realize the best way to find local information is on the site itself.
- Event Listing Websites.
- Official City Calendars.
- Community Facebook Pages.
- Churches and Schools.
How do you advertise a craft fair?
A post prior to the event and a post while you’re at the event is usually sufficient for this platform. Keep the posts interesting by giving your fans a little extra. Promote the date, time and location of the craft show while sharing a picture of a product that can only be found there.
What is the best thing to sell at a craft show?
So let’s take a look at the type of items people might “want” more than others when shopping at craft fairs.
- Self-Improvement Products. Everyone cares about themselves and everyone wants to feel good.
- Improved Perception Products.
- Purposeful Products.
What is Festivalnet?
FestivalNet.com. @festivalnet. Serving the North American festival industry since 1996 with the largest database of fine art fairs, arts and craft shows, music festivals, expos, and more. USA and Canada festivalnet.com Joined May 2009.
How do I sell at local craft fairs?
Killer Strategies For Selling at Craft Shows and Fairs
- #1. Check out the competition.
- #2. Find the right show for your product.
- #3. Decide your budget.
- #4. Brand your booth.
- #5. Be a great seller.
- #6. Think about the bigger picture.
- #7. Offer customized merchandise.
How do you attract customers to a craft show?
These are easy, engaging ways to draw people in.
- Prepare Your Table. Presentation is extremely important and it’s super simple to give your craft products a professional appeal.
- Offer Discounts & Freebies. These little details go a long way, and people will remember and likely buy from you again.
- Be Prepared.
How do you run a successful craft show?
How to Start Your Own Local Craft Show
- Choose a Focus and Theme. The first step is to determine the angle and focus of your new craft show.
- Find a Venue. The venue can make or break your craft show.
- Pick a Date and Time.
- Call for Vendors.
- Communicate with the Artists.
- Promote and Advertise.
- Run the Show.
- Send Out a Survey.
How do you attract people to a vendor event?
Boost brand awareness for your vendors Pro tip: You can boost awareness of your vendors long before the day of your event. Highlight your vendors on social media. Use these pre-event vendor reveals to get people excited, conduct giveaways, and even share sneak peeks of setup on the day before.