how to prepare for your first craft fair | market essentials + setup tips for small businesses

thinking about selling at your first vendor market? ✨ in this video, i'm sharing everything i wish i knew before getting started with vendor markets as a handmade small business owner. after years of selling at craft fairs, pop-up markets, and community events, i've learned a lot through trial and error—and i'm sharing my best beginner-friendly tips to help you feel more prepared for your first event! IN THIS VIDEO: 00:42 - 04:42 - how to find vendor markets 04:43 - 05:39 - how to apply to markets 05:40 - 7:19 - how much are vendor fees 07:20 - 8:57 - what to expect for sales 8:58 - 11:14 - basic equipment you'll need 11:15 - 15:51 - how to display your items 15:52 - 21:22 - how to design & organize your booth 21:23 - 23:12 - how to make the most of your market day! 23:13 - 25:25 - final tips & closing thoughts BOOTH EQUIPMENT + DISPLAY RECS: 6 ft folding table: https://amzn.to/3QE7ZX6 Tent: https://amzn.to/4y8oY4B Tent Weight Plates: https://amzn.to/3SJ1djr Heavy Duty Bottle Tent Weights: https://amzn.to/4wv7AVR Sandbag Tent Weights: https://amzn.to/3QGhsNB Signage clips: https://amzn.to/4vhZG1m Spandex Table Covers: https://amzn.to/4p5LeYG Gingham Tablecloth: https://amzn.to/44lt0ca 4 Tier Earring Display: https://amzn.to/44Rgp0u 3 Tier Earring Display: https://amzn.to/3TnKemMEarring Arch Display: https://amzn.to/4vhiRZ2 Smaller Earring Displays: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ2XCL9W?... Necklace Display: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083C5KPT6?... Collapsible & Stackable Bins: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMSYVYBL?... Clothing Rack: https://amzn.to/4p57ou1 whether you sell handmade jewelry, art, stationery, candles, or other handmade products, i hope this guide helps make your first market experience a little less overwhelming. shop my earrings, diy kits, stickers, bookmarks, and apparel: shopabloom.com follow me on instagram: @abloom.earrings follow me on tiktok:   / abloom.earrings   #vendormarket #craftfair #smallbusinesstips #smallbusiness #handmadebusiness #marketprep #craftmarket #artbusiness