Arts and crafts fairs, as a means of selling your wares, can be very successful,  disappointing, or somewhere in between. 
You often can’t predict what will happen, due to circumstances beyond your control.  However, there are some things that you can control that will help or hinder your success.  
I’ve been involved in fairs when I operated a quilting business and more recently fairs and book signings as an author.  I’ll share a few tips.  If you have tips on strategies that worked for you, I invite you to share them.

Arrange an attractive table/booth with simple, yet colorful displays.
Offer hand-outs (people like something free).  …read more

I shall be running a series about Arts and Craft Fairs and would like my readers’ participation, too.  I was involved in craft fairs when I operated a quiltmaking business.  I’ve also had booths and signings for my books.  My daughter has participated in gallery showings and openings of her fabric art.
There are many do’s and don’t for arts and craft fairs.  There’s no sure fire solution for success because you’ll usually have many variables.  However, there are some guidelines or suggestions that help you gain success and sales.

What have you found that works and doesn’t work? 
Do you do many craft …read more