Help please

[Twisty Stitches]

I am filing out my first application for a show and they ask me to describe my booth set up and items. Any suggestions. I don't have a problem describing my items but what are they looking for me to tell them about booth set ups? I have never entered a show before.


Thank you,

LeAnn

 

[SoapPapaw]

Describe your products as well as info like grid wall and two tables. If the show is outside they may want to know if you wil have a tent or shelter. If you need electricity for lights or any other details. If they ask for pictures you might want to set up mock booth and take pics.

Hope this helps.

 

[DeeAnna]

Exactly what SoapPapaw said.

How are you going to display your products for sale at the show/fair? Do you have a theme (rustic, sophisticated, seasonal, etc.) or a general color scheme? Will you use tables, shelving units, etc.? How do you expect to arrange the tables, shelving, etc. in your booth?

The organizers want to know if you are doing your homework to prepare for the show. They also want to know if your booth design will fit in with their overall theme. Some fairs are seasonal and require the sellers to use seasonal motif (Christmas decor, fall or spring theme, etc.) Others just want to know you have a reasonable plan in mind.

Some folks will just show up having done very little preparation besides making product. That doesn't bode well for the seller's success, for one thing, because an attractive booth attracts buyers. The show organizers want you to succeed, because they stand to benefit from your success.

Here is a related discussion: http://www.soapmakingforum.com/f32/setting-up-craft-show-33824/

Tip: Since you haven't attended a fair/show before, you won't have pics of your booth, but take some pics to use for future applications. 1000 words and all that...

 

[deb8907]

Totally agree with DeeAnna and SoapPapaW! It would help you to know exacytly how your booth will look ahead of time, so set up a mock display keeping in mind coordinating colors and interesting/pleasing ways to display your soap and signs. When it is how you want others to perceive you, take a photo. You can send that with the application and keep one for the day of set up to save you time. Good luck!

 

[Twisty Stitches]

Thank you! I appreciate the replies. That is exactly the kind of information I needed. I have a set up on my mind of my booth and products, but i wasn't sure exactly what they wanted to hear. Just needed to write what was up there onto paper. Sometimes you just ant see he obvious.

Thanks again.

Leann
Twisty stitches
Http://twistystitches.biz

 

[Miz Jenny]

I do my set-up at home, tweak it, then take pics so I won't forget. :-D It also takes less time to set-up at the show. These are things you learn, as you go. Luckily, on this forum, you have the advice/knowledge of those "who've been there, done that." Good Luck!

 

[lizflowers42]

I've never done a craft show, but I have had to do career/information fairs before where we had to describe what we were bringing so they could decide where we would best be placed. Do you need electricity for anything? Don't forget that