Should a craft fair charge admission?
Most community craft fairs are free to enter and earn from booth fees, because bigger crowds help vendors sell. Charging admission makes sense for well-known, juried or holiday fairs where shoppers expect it, or to cover a costly venue. Free tickets still give you a headcount without a charge.
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When free is better.
- New or small fairs building a crowd.
- Fairs where vendors pay most of the costs.
When to charge.
- Established fairs with loyal shoppers.
- Expensive venues or fundraisers.
- When you want to cap attendance.
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