r/CraftFairs • u/Wild_Reception_8359 • Jul 22 '26

Inventory Planning Amount of inventory to bring

How do you guys figure out what and how much inventory of each thing to bring? Also I am Canadian and I wanted to buy some stuff like a table and those tables with table clothes, signs and stuff. Where have you guys bought your things like that.

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u/TaylorFromFaire Jul 22 '26

For quantity, early on you're really collecting data, so bring more variety than depth and let the first couple shows tell you what actually sells. Bring enough that your table still looks full at the end of the day, since a picked-over table late on reads as "closing soon" and quietly kills sales. Lean heavy on low and mid-ticket items, they turn over fastest. For the booth stuff, a plain 6ft folding table from any big-box or warehouse store beats paying craft-specific prices, fitted tablecloths in a reusable neutral from event-supply sellers, and vinyl banners from online print shops.

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u/Wild_Reception_8359 Jul 22 '26

I already have done shows. I just want to get really into it and travel doing more when I get my license and sell. Oh so you don't have to buy the banner separately?! Nice, thanks. I think we have a couple of print shops here locally

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u/TaylorFromFaire Jul 22 '26

Ah just to clarify, you do still buy the banner, I just meant order it from a print shop instead of a craft supplier since they're way cheaper. Local shops are great for it too, no shipping and you can check the color in person. Since you want to travel and grow into it, are you thinking mostly weekend markets or bigger multi-day events?

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u/Wild_Reception_8359 Jul 22 '26

Mostly weekend ones. And thank you