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Craft Fairs, Trade shows and Exhibitions for Selling Products and Promoting Your Craft Business
Craft fairs and trade shows can offer craft business owners opportunities to both market and sell their own goods. The face to face interaction with customers is invaluable.
Note: In this section we are concentrating on craft shows where you sell your work. See Shows for Crafters for information about shows such as the CHA.
Successfully selling at craft fairs and trade shows requires more than just turning up with your stock. Consideration needs to be given about how you display your work, what additional equipment you require - plus important issues such as insurance and licenses.
If you have experience of successfully selling at craft fairs that you would like to share, please let us know.
Jewelry Display Ideas +tab
This site is full of ideas for displaying jewelry. This is great for craft markets and exhibitions. Includes ideas submitted from readers.
How to pick the right craft fair/event +tab
Picking the 'right' craft fair or craft market is crucial - this article discusses some of the key points to consider.
Top Ten Tips for Craft Fair Traders +tab
Useful tips if you are thinking about selling your handmade crafts at a craft fair or craft market
Selling Your Craft at Shows: What to do before You Go +tab
Tips for getting ready for craft shows
Juried vs. Non-Juried shows? +tab
An explanation of the difference between juried and non-juried craft shows
Tips for Selling Crafts at Craft Fairs +tab
The do's and don'ts of running a craft business and selling your crafts at craft fairs
Illinois Craft Shows | Fairs | Festivals +tab
Find Fairs, Festivals and Craft shows in Illinois State. Learn how to start your own crafting business here!
Craft Shows, Music Festivals, Craft Fairs, Fine Art Fairs +tab
Lots of information about craft shows and events, including a free newsletter
CraftmasterNews Craft Show Directory +tab
Local listings of fairs, festivals, boutiques and more - broken down by US state
How to Sell at Craft Fairs and Shows +tab
For homebased artists and craftsmen, selling at fairs and shows provides an opportunity to ring up sales and find new customers at little cost and no overhead. Follow these 10 road-tested tips to success.
63 Questions to Choosing the Right Craft Show +tab
Essential questions to ask to see if a show is right for you
119 Places to Find a Craft Show +tab
Includes lots of links to craft show organizers and promoters throughout the US and internationally
