Craft fairs: Secrets to Turn Craft Fair Visitors Into Buyers - Redding

This online event, designed for the Redding creative community, provides insights on how to turn craft fair visitors into buyers. If you are a maker or artist who participates in craft fairs around Shasta County, you understand the challenge of attracting attention and making sales. This session is designed to give you practical, straightforward strategies to improve your results. You will explore simple changes you can make to your booth and your approach that can make a significant difference in how many visitors become customers at local Redding events.

We will move beyond basic advice and focus on the subtle details that experienced vendors use. Understand the psychology of a shopper at a Redding craft fair. Learn about creating a booth layout that invites people in, rather than pushing them away. We will discuss how to price your items effectively for the local market. You'll also explore how to communicate the value of your handmade goods without being pushy. This is about making your booth a place people want to stop and shop.

In this session, you will get insights on:

• Setting up your display for maximum impact and customer flow at a busy Redding-area fair.
• Engaging with visitors in a genuine way that encourages them to browse longer.
• Simple sales techniques that feel natural and respectful to both you and the customer.
• Pricing strategies that reflect the quality of your work and appeal to local buyers.
• Understanding common mistakes that cause potential customers to walk away.

This is a focused talk for creators who want to make their time at craft fairs more profitable and enjoyable. You will leave with a clearer understanding of how to connect with people and convert interest into sales. While this session is tailored with the Redding community in mind, the strategies are valuable for creators anywhere, and the event is accessible globally online. Discover the small adjustments that lead to bigger results and make your next event your best one yet.