Give your community, including local shops and artists, the opportunity to show off their talents and wares. Crafts festivals allow participants to meet and greet community members and sell goods at the same time. A profit is made by renting space to craft vendors and/or by a percentage of profits sold by artisans.
Prep Steps:
1. Give yourself ample time to plan this project. Ideally, the site should be reserved six months to a year in advance—and give plenty of notice to local artists.
2. Secure a location within the community that is capable of accommodating a large number of people and their cars.
3. Create a map of the craft fair venue and identify where the stalls will be. As vendors sign-up, mark their location on your map. Remember to mark any booths that you’ll need such as a food or information booth. This will ensure that you have enough room for all of your vendors and don’t over-book.
4. Create a contract for vendors that indicates the terms that you both have agreed on. Be sure to have them pay in advance.
5. Be sure to secure portable toilet facilities if your site doesn’t have adequate restroom facilities.
Materials Needed:
1. Promotion flyers and announcements.
2. Have vendors supply their own tables, chairs and tents, if possible, for their booth.
Helpful Hints:
You can also incorporate other fundraisers into your craft fair such as souvenir sales, soft drink booths, or a craft raffle.
Raised: $$
When: B
Publicity: Medium
Volunteers: 20+
Challenge: Moderate
Audience: 50
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