Fairs, Fes vals and Expos

Fairs, festivals and expos are a great way to network and fill your calendar. One of the major benefits to marketing through these venues is that they do not cancel or postpone, so they can add some true consistency to your regular income. Your goal at a fair is to make your money back from the table and get at least one show on your calendar. That may seem light to you, however, every fair is different. Some days will be fabulous and others will feel like a waste of time. They DO pay off, so dont give up too quickly. WHERE TO FIND THEM: 1. Google various possibilities (all of these would be followed by your county and state) Craft shows Festivals Network groups Chambers of Commerce Expos Career fairs 2. All community newspapers, especially the free ones 3. Emails from family and friends regarding causes or events 4. Yellow Pageslook up categorieslike churches/preschools that may conduct such events What to take to a vendor event you will want to keep this in 1-2 large pieces of luggage on wheels. Your jewelry bag will fit in a large piece of luggage:

Tablecloth 12 neckboards 30 ensembles necklaces and earrings 12 bracelets 6 giveaway bracelets 3 bracelet bars 2 scarves that match the theme 3 clipboards Bag for surveys 3 shoe boxes for elevation 50 mini catalogs or style guides 6 large catalogs Your calendar Survey cards (or a place for business cards) Organza bags for selling jewelry off table Order Forms 1 dozen pens Your giveaway brochure Calculator Guest Drawing Card for use at vendor or networking events @ www.jewelryjennifer.com (ID: jewelry; PW: Jennifer)