Part of getting your craft show business going is to find craft
shows that are within a reasonable distance away from you. Until
you really get things going you probably don’t want to have to go
across the Midwest or the Northeast United States in order to find
something that is going to work for you.
In response to several queries I have had over the past few months,
I have compiled a list of places where you can find a craft show
near you. This information is only as accurate as the last updates
made to the websites I have listed, so it is always a good idea to
make a phone call or two to see if the shows in your area are still
up and running.
Following are a variety of directories and listings for craft shows
across North America:
Festival Network Online
http://www.festivalnet.com
North American Database of 20,000+ Art Fairs, Craft Shows, and
Music Festivals.
Industry Newsletters, Resources, tech support for free and paid
services.
http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/craftshows/index.html - This
directory is filled with links to regional and specialized craft
shows across the country.
http://www.craftlister.com/ - This site boasts over 13,000 listing
for craft shows from all over. Once again it has regional shows and
also provides a description of many of the craft shows available. A
login to view detailed information is required.
http://www.craftsfairguide.com/ - This listing not only provides
craft shows, but for a fee you can get detailed information and
reviews on the craft shows that are on this site.
http://www.artfairsource.com/ - With listings of juried art and
craft shows, this site provides statistics on top-selling events
along with sales statistics that can help you decide if you are
choosing a qualified event for your craft.
http://www.craftshowsusa.com/ - This site provides listing
information for craft shows in all of the 50 states, and also has
crafting resources and even a craft show promoter’s page for
reference.
If you are just starting your craft show business, keep in mind the
cost of a craft show, how far it is to travel, as well as things
like the traffic at the event, the types of crafts that are sold at
the show, and what sort of amenities it has (computer access for
payment, electricity outlets, booth size, etc).
Choosing the right craft show for your operation is important to
making a good profit in this business. If you are selecting shows
that aren’t giving you a good return on your investment, then you
might need to do a little more research to get the best bang for
your buck!
(originally posted by Craft Show Success newsletter)