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Originally Posted by Raggiemom
I'm thinking about having a booth at a local craft fair in October. It's a 10x10 booth and the price is $50. If I want to borrow their tables, it's $10 per table. My husband thinks $50 is alot for a booth and pointed out I would have to sell quite a bit to make a profit with that kind of overhead. However, since things aren't really selling on artfire, I figure it's worth a shot to try and sell some things. Is $50 a reasonable price for the space and is it worth it to pay for their tables? I don't have any tables of my own but a friend says she has a couple which fold in the middle that I could borrow. I'm just trying to think of how much of a pain it will be to carry everything in.
Fifty dollars is very reasonable in Illinois but haven't seen that price in years, but here in Illinois the cheapest price I have seen for a booth is $125. for a 8x8 and I would use their tables, because that is a lot of work to carry in, I always used theirs. Thanks for your suggestions! :) |
$50 is a steal! The craft fairs we have here in town charge $350 and you get nothing but the space.
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We have a local fair here and tables are 300.00 for a three day weekend.
I looked up this information after seeing pillowcases selling for 25.00 per pillowcase...then I saw why they were so expensive. |
The price of a booth at a big show is so high because of the liabilty insurance if someone gets hurt. I do better selling at a flea market then shows. The cost is more reasonable.
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Ok, y'all made up MY mind. I've mentioned several times in other posts about our up coming honey festival our town puts on every year. My friend and I have been playing with the idea of getting a booth this year. It is $40 for an 8 x 10 area. I thought that was high, till my dh reminded me that the cost would be split between my friend and I, lol.
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Thank you so much for all the suggestions and advice. I've decided to get a space and rent 2 tables. The show is October 15 and I'll let you all know how it goes.
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Originally Posted by Raggiemom
I'm thinking about having a booth at a local craft fair .... since things aren't really selling on artfire....
We work a Craft Show every once in a while just to remind people that we have more than just fabric and notions at our shop, including finished craft items. If it’s a show that benefits a community organization, so much the better, we’re helping our community as well. CD in Oklahoma |
Our 1 1/2 quilt show, booths are $200. So, $50 is a bargain, and everybody like a bargain.
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One other thing....if you can have some work with you...ESPECIALLY if you can incorporate a vintage sewing machine, it will make folks stop and talk to you. A treadle or a handcrank will draw a crowd. Just don't forget to stop working to answer their questions and chat with them! :)
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Consider it a learning experience.
You may need someone to man the booth for personal breaks. If you're lucky your neighbor will be willing to do so. If not... Have food/snacks you can eat that can be picked up & put down if you're interrupted. Keep good records in case a there's a tax person wondering the hall. |
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