How much inventory should I have at a craft fair?

How much product should I bring to a craft show? Ideally, you want to recoup 8 to 10 times the booth fee and bring double the amount of product to make that happen. You also want to make sure you're spreading your inventory across several price points.

How do you keep your inventory at a craft show?

Before you attend the craft fair, make a full inventory list of each product you are taking with you. It's a good idea to list multiples as seperate lines as this way you can just tick / cross of the line for each sale rather than update a quantity number.

What do I need to have a stall at a craft fair?

As long as you have public liability insurance and a valid and clear DBS we'd love to hear from you. We give free stalls to workshops to encourage a range of creativity at our events. Please email us with information of what you do.

How do I decide what to sell at a craft fair?

How do you display items at a craft fair?

Use bins, racks, shelves and other things to create different levels in your display. Not only does this give you more room to show off your work without cluttering a flat table, but it also helps move the customer's eye around the booth so they see everything you have to offer.

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What sells the most at craft fairs?

Unique Gifts & Apparel Unique gifts and apparel also tend to be big sellers at craft fairs because they offer a unique take on conventional gift ideas. Popular options include handmade cards, candles, hand-knit scarves and hats, embroidered bags and totes, printed t-shirts, pins and patches.

What is the most popular selling craft item?

Jewelry. If you check any popular handmade marketplace, you'll consistently find jewelry among the most popular handmade items. There are so many things that make custom jewelry appealing to both sellers and buyers. It's often inexpensive.

Are craft fairs worth doing?

It's about more than sales

You can also use it as market research as you get to see the types of items that customers are attracted to. If you sell online this gives you the opportunity to see which items to feature and add front and centre on your website.

Do you need insurance to sell at craft fairs UK?

If you're selling your products at a physical location – whether it's a craft fair, a Christmas market or similar – the organisers of the event will need confirmation that you have insurance.

Can I sell alcohol at a craft fair?

You need an alcohol licence from your local authority to sell alcohol at an event. You may also need a temporary event notice.

Do I need a license to sell at craft fairs UK?

You need a licence to hold an occasional market, such as a craft fair or food fair, or a car boot sale if there will be 5 traders or more. A market or car boot sale licence is for up to 50 trading spaces.

What not to do at a craft show?

How do you prevent theft at craft shows?

Consider Securing Your Items

If your pieces require a little work to remove, it's likely that a would-be thief will pass your table by and seek out an easier mark. The ultimate secure display is a locked glass case that lets customers look, but not touch unless they ask.

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How much does it cost to stall at a craft fair?

How much does a stall cost? Cost of stalls are completely dependent on the location of the market and size of the stall. We endeavour to keep costs down as much as possible and put a large percentage of stall holder fees back into marketing for the event. Table prices range from £25 - £75.

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