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Guides for vendors, built from vendors' numbers
We have run a stand since 2011.
These are the numbers we wish someone had shown us.
Selling at markets13 min read
Vendor checklist: what to pack for a craft fair, market, or festival booth
A vendor checklist built from 188 vendor comments and 349 event rules: the permits, tent weights, payment gear, and small things people forget.
Selling at markets12 min read
Vendor insurance for markets and fairs: what it covers, what it costs, and the COI
Vendor insurance costs $49 a show or about $25 a month. What event vendors need, the $1M certificate organizers ask for, and where one-day policies fall short.
Start a business18 min read
How to start a candle business in 2026: real costs, pricing, and where to sell
What candle makers spent, charged, and earned at their first markets, with 963 US events accepting handmade vendors and the one federal rule that applies.
Start a business16 min read
How to start a kettle corn business: costs, day rates, and the fee math
Kettle corn runs 90% margins, but the booth fee is due months ahead. What vendors report earning, charging, and paying at US fairs and markets.