Craft fairs can be a great way to showcase your handmade creations and connect with potential customers. However, setting up a successful booth requires careful planning and preparation.
Our checklist covers items such as signage, lighting, packaging materials, and payment processing tools. By using our checklist as a guide, you’ll be well-prepared and able to focus on interacting with customers and making sales at your next craft fair.
See our list below and download it to ensure you have everything you need to make your craft fair experience a success.
Display Items
portable canopy and side walls
tent weights for your canopy
ropes/bungee cord
portable tables
table covers
risers
shelves, grid wall panels, slat walls
display furniture
display racks
display accessories/decor
floor covering
totes for extra supplies
mirrors
business card holders
signage (with logo and branding, small signs for credit cards, etc)
price tags or other method to mark prices clamps
binder clips and/or zip ties
lighting with power bar, extension cords, extra batteries if needed
clear plastic tarps (in case of rain)
banner and S hooks
Promotional Materials
business cards/flyer’s
media folder
portfolio of your work
guest book
supplies and tools for polishing, cleaning or customizing your items
email sign up form (printed or electronic)
list of upcoming shows
Administrative Supplies
note pad
pens
acceptance letter and any other correspondence from the show organizer
vendor’s permit
tracking tool you use to track expenses
Sales/Payment
inventory
change
cash box/bag
credit card reader
phone or tablet
chargers for devices/battery pack
credit card authorization phone number for any issues
local/state sales tax licenses
calculator
receipt book
order form for custom/wholesale orders
packaging materials
bags and/or boxes for purchases
tissue paper
price tags
inventory tracking tool
pens/pencils
sign with QR code for easy payment
Tools
small tool box
pliers
scissors and box cutter/x-acto knife
string
duct tape
dolly/wagon
containers for display and inventory
measuring tape
level
ladder/step stool
shims
Food
snacks
meals for the day
refillable water bottle
small cooler
Personal Items
change of clothes (layers recommended)
comfortable shoes
makeup
deodorant
wet wipes
medicines
breath mints/gum
tissues
bandaids/first aid kit
lint roller
book/sketchbook for slow periods
Misc
trash bag/trash can
paper towels
camera (so you can take photos of
your booth)
scotch tape
folder
cleaning supplies
chair or stool
sharpies
safety pins
If Outdoors
tarp or plastic sheets
umbrella
jacket or armwarmers
Hot Hands heat packets
sunscreen
sunglasses
Hat
mosquito repellent
battery operated fan
