so you want to try your hand at one of the craft shows in Missouri. Good for you. Now all you need to do is understand a few rudimentary advice that you simply have to know. After all, like all things that require an investment of time and effort, it is pretty easy to invest these over nothing.
When you are trying a hand at doing business in a craft show for the first time, the first thing you should get down to doing is to find the right event. By "right event", I mean something that will happen near where you are. Back then, it was hard finding information on fairs, as fliers and posters were the primary way to get word out. Nowadays, with the advent of the Internet, you can look at online announcements of fairs and festivals. You can even open a search engine right now and find one or two.
You should have found a small number of potential craft fairs by now. Before you decide to go to any of them, however, you must first contact the event organizers of each. Try to figure out how successful they have been over the years. In the case of events that are being held for the first time, try to find out how they plan to run things. This will be a large factor to determining the success of the incoming event, but be aware of one thing; first time events always have a large risk of faring badly.
By now, you should have mentally prepared yourself to inquire and negotiate for a booth in the craft show. The prices for booths will differ, but that's normal. Ask what the rental will include aside from the fair space. Usually, more expensive reservations will give access to power supplies, have more tables and chairs and whatnot. The cheaper ones will just give you the space to do with what you will. You'll be the ones to supply the chairs and tables.
Lastly, remember that this is a team effort between you and the event organizers. Do not antagonize them, and instead try to work out the best way to make a better show. - 15246
When you are trying a hand at doing business in a craft show for the first time, the first thing you should get down to doing is to find the right event. By "right event", I mean something that will happen near where you are. Back then, it was hard finding information on fairs, as fliers and posters were the primary way to get word out. Nowadays, with the advent of the Internet, you can look at online announcements of fairs and festivals. You can even open a search engine right now and find one or two.
You should have found a small number of potential craft fairs by now. Before you decide to go to any of them, however, you must first contact the event organizers of each. Try to figure out how successful they have been over the years. In the case of events that are being held for the first time, try to find out how they plan to run things. This will be a large factor to determining the success of the incoming event, but be aware of one thing; first time events always have a large risk of faring badly.
By now, you should have mentally prepared yourself to inquire and negotiate for a booth in the craft show. The prices for booths will differ, but that's normal. Ask what the rental will include aside from the fair space. Usually, more expensive reservations will give access to power supplies, have more tables and chairs and whatnot. The cheaper ones will just give you the space to do with what you will. You'll be the ones to supply the chairs and tables.
Lastly, remember that this is a team effort between you and the event organizers. Do not antagonize them, and instead try to work out the best way to make a better show. - 15246
About the Author:
Rick Amorey heartily suggests Missouri Craft Shows to help jumpstart your crafting hobby. Go to Missouri Craft Fairs now, and enjoy the benefits of showcasing your crafts in fairs!
