Craft Show Help

[Dolphin146]

Hi I am doing a large craft festival in October it is going to be 3 days. They tell me they get any were between 10,000 and 15,000 people a year. My question is How many cases of candles would you bring to a show this big? I am making 8 and 4 oz JJ jars, 3 oz wickless,Tarts,Votives,Smelly Jellies and some gift sets. I have never done onr this large and I want to make sure I bring enough. Thanks Regina

[BarbaraC]

Bring as much as you can fit in the car at craft fairs you never know what is going to sell. Make sure you have a bunch of fall scents

[Dolphin146]

Bring as much as you can fit in the car at craft fairs you never know what is going to sell. Make sure you have a bunch of fall scents

Thanks I will do that Regina:D

[lindanelson]

If the craft festival is in your town or close enough that you are going home at night....have extra that you couldn't get in your car, and take that with you the next day.

Good luck at the festival.

[Dolphin146]

I wish it was in my home town. But it is in another state. That is why I am tring to figure out how much of each item to make. Thanks Regina:D

[kandleindulgence]

Hi there,

I have done a ton of craft fairs both super big, big and small. The super big craft fairs I was told they generally have 75K-100K of people in attendance and so I tried to make enough candles to not only make the investment back but also a very good profit.

Well, I made up 1300 candles in one weekend for this show that lasted 5 days. Needless to say, I sold 600-700 candles plus took some orders. I was left with over 500 candles that I had to get rid of. The show was last summer and I'm now down to 2 cases. So long story short, I recommend first making enough candles to recoup your costs, i.e. traveling, booth fees, decorations, business cards, samples, etc. then once you have that done I would factor in how much profit you would like to make and make those amount of candles. In the 12 years of making candles and attending these shows I have found that it's best to sell out than to go home with product. Best of luck at the show!

HTH,

Jameel

[Dolphin146]

Hi there,

I have done a ton of craft fairs both super big, big and small. The super big craft fairs I was told they generally have 75K-100K of people in attendance and so I tried to make enough candles to not only make the investment back but also a very good profit.

Well, I made up 1300 candles in one weekend for this show that lasted 5 days. Needless to say, I sold 600-700 candles plus took some orders. I was left with over 500 candles that I had to get rid of. The show was last summer and I'm now down to 2 cases. So long story short, I recommend first making enough candles to recoup your costs, i.e. traveling, booth fees, decorations, business cards, samples, etc. then once you have that done I would factor in how much profit you would like to make and make those amount of candles. In the 12 years of making candles and attending these shows I have found that it's best to sell out than to go home with product. Best of luck at the show!

HTH,

Jameel

Thanks for the info. I won't mind If I have any left cause I can put the leftovers in my etsy shop for the holidays. Regina

[Candybee]

Another thing to think about. Do you know how many candles you can sell in a busy day? That may not be the most accurate gauge but it gives you a good starting point.

I have learned over the years how much I am able to sell in a day and make enough supplies for at least that amount and a bit more.

[cozyaromas]

I would also make sure to have plenty of order forms and brochures, just in case you ran out of something or somebody wants to order when they get home.

There's a convention that is occuring in the city that I live in, in a couple of weeks. I wanted to participate but knew for a fact I wouldn't be ready due to the fact they have some many visitors over a 2 day period. I guarantee I will be ready next year, as I've already started preparing.

Preparation is the key.