Vendor Resources Articles
How to Pack Your Booth for Transport
Getting your booth to the show without damage or chaos requires a system. Here's how to pack efficiently, protect inventory, and load your vehicle like a pro.
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 Vendor Application
A step-by-step guide to filling out every section of a craft show vendor application—with examples and tips for standing out to jurors.
How to Build a Craft Show Booth Display
A step-by-step guide to building a functional, professional 10×10 craft show booth display from scratch.
Holiday Market Vendor Strategy
November and December are peak season for craft vendors. Here's how to plan inventory, set up for gift buyers, and move product fast during the holiday rush.
Vendor Sales Tax: A State-by-State Overview
Selling at craft shows creates a sales tax obligation in most states. Here's what that means, how temporary permits work, and where to verify your requirements.
How to Build Repeat Customers
The most valuable craft show customer is one who comes back. Here's how to stay connected between shows and turn one-time buyers into regulars.
How to Talk to Customers at Your Booth
What you say—and don't say—at your booth determines whether browsers become buyers. Here's how to open conversations and close soft sales.
Best-Selling Products at Craft Shows
Some product categories consistently outperform others at craft shows. Here's what actually moves, at what price points, and when.
Your Craft Fair Packing List
Never forget an essential item again. This master packing list covers booth, products, tools, and day-of comfort for craft show vendors.
Vendor Application Checklist
Submitting a craft show application? Here's exactly what organizers want to see—and the most common reasons applications get rejected.