Heya getting ready to Vend at a The 2nd Star festival coming up next weekend at Dorris Ranch, Oregon.
https://www.facebook.com/events/190955141532749/
Oh boy it takes a lot of work. Usually I have a whole year to prepare /Create things to sell. This last year was a little different. I was taking care of my middle son who had cancer. The most important thing!
I had since March till now to make stuff. What do you make you ask? Well I am in love with Dragons. I needle felt dragons and mount there heads on a wooden plaque. You could sit and meditate and connect with the dragon if ya want. They all have great insight. That's not all I also love owls, Gnomes, all kind of fantasy creatures. I make jewelry, I sew costumes, and 
I paint. Here is my facebook page to see what I'm working on. https://www.facebook.com/DREAMGARDEN.MELISSASUE/
I also have an Etsy shop. Which doesn't have anything in it because of the festival.
So these are the things I do to get ready to vend at a festival.
- How much space is provided?
- Will there be access to electrical outlets?
- Is there a nearby ATM?
- Is the event rain or shine? In Oregon prepare for both!
- How many vendors will there be?
- Make a list!! (Super important)
~What all will you need, write it down you will forget!
~Make an inventory of what your selling with the prices.
~Make sure you bring you cords to charge your phone or ipad
~Your square/card reader for those credit cards!
~Extra pens and paper. Clear tape, duct tape, Clothes pins, Zip ties and safety pins
~Tie downs or weights for the booth.
~Table cloths, tapestries, signage
~Change all kinds of small bills.
~Snacks, and lots of Water!
Breathe you've got this!!
If you can try to get out of the house early. I like to bring crystals and set them in the booth for fushigi magic! It really works. It keeps the energy really nice, plus I think it aided in sales :)
Here is a visual board I did on Pinterest to inspire me. https://www.pinterest.com/dreamgardenmeli/vending-ideas/