How To Find Craft Shows

[sullyscroller]

I had a request from one of our members to assist him on where to look for craft shows in his area so I thought i would pass this info on to all. First off understand that my wife and i have more than just my woodworking that we sell at shows.Don't be missled and think you can make $1000 just with scrollin , IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN !!!! We have 6 different products and sometimes they sell other times they don't. Having my wife with me at shows is a BIG plus, 2 people manning a booth is best. Ok now as far as finding shows i use 2 sites primarily, you don't have to join and pay to get listings in your area but if you want details and contact info from the site you have to pay to be a member. The two sites are www.craftlister.com and www.festivalnetwork.com .You can do a search to see dates and locations for shows so keep a notepad handy to take notes. Then do a web search for a particular show you want. Most good shows have their own websites and all the info you will need is right there along with applications for the shows that you can download. Many times all i've had is a phone number to go by or a email to go by. Also when you do a show pick the brains of other vendors for info, being freindly can net some great shows. And last and probably most important BE PATIENT ,every show will not be your best and it's a learning curve, we've been doing this for 8 years and we still have crudy shows. Hope this helps someone out that wants to try shows so have fun most of all.

 

sully

[amazingkevin]

Thanks sully i'll get on the list.

[Phantom Scroller]

I'll stick to selling to the thousand people I sell to at work but thanks for the info Sully.    

 

Roly

[jerrybritner]

Festival Network Online also a good sight

[Docupton]

I use a site called stallfinder and scroll through for suitable venues.