Craft Fair Checklist

Since all I'm working on this week is organizing my art room I decided that this week's blog post will be different than my usual Working It Wednesday. Instead I'm going to share my craft fair checklist. It's a master list of must have items for vendors at a craft fair. Why a list? Well, because I like lists. And because when I was brand new to the whole craft fair thing I found several similar lists on Pinterest and they were quite helpful. Often times the days leading up to an even t can be so hectic and stressful that lists like this come in super handy the night before an event when your brain is just dead with exhaustion. So here's my personal list of must have items at a craft fair:

-Cash (Broken into a variety of small bills)
-Card Reader
-Phone
-Phone Charger
-Pens/Pencils
-Sharpie marker
-Notepad/paper
-A book (This gives you something to do while you wait for the crowds to roll in)
-Scotch tape
-Duct Tape
-Paperclips
-Rubberbands
-Binder clips
-Glue Dots
-Trash bags
-Pop up laundry hamper (Use as a trash can hidden underneath a table)
-Wet wipes
-Windex wipes
-Paper towels
-Kleenex
-Advil
-Bandaids
-Gum/Mints
-Water (Occasionally I'll bring a cooler with sodas too)
-Snacks (You do not want to blow all your $ on concessions)
-Business cards
-Bug spray (If an outdoor event)
-Sunscreen (If an outdoor event)
-Small portable fan (I got a great battery powered one from Walmart for $6)
-Inventory
-Display props
-Tables
-Chairs (The camping kind are great, especially if they have cupholders)
-Tissue paper/bubble wrap
-Bags (I bring a variety of sizes)
-Folding dolly/handcart

And that's my list of must have items. Every artist/crafter will have their own version of this list. It took several shows before I felt I'd created the best list for me. If you're new to craft fairs and wondering what would be best for you, I'd suggest browsing Pinterest and reading as many lists as you can, pulling out what applies to you and soon enough you'll find that you have your own list. I have a board on my Pinterest page where I've pinned tons of great articles and lists and tips for craft fairs. You can visit it here: https://www.pinterest.com/starrygirlb/etsy-and-craft-fair-tips/
It's a Pinterest board that I still pin to fairly often so feel free to follow it.