How can I manage vendor applications and payments for my craft fair?

You can easily manage vendor applications on Eventbrite by creating a custom ticket type for submissions. This allows you to collect application details and booth fees securely through Eventbrite Payment Processing, all in one streamlined process.

What's the best way to sell tickets for a craft fair?

Eventbrite allows you to sell tickets online through a dedicated event page. You can offer various options like free RSVPs to gauge interest, paid general admission, or timed-entry slots to manage crowd flow throughout the day.

Can I offer different ticket types, like early access for VIPs?

Yes, you can create multiple custom ticket types. This is perfect for offering VIP or early-bird tickets that grant shoppers early access, or creating special passes for workshops and other activities during your craft market.

How do I promote my artisan fair to the right audience?

Eventbrite helps you reach more buyers. Your event is listed on our marketplace, and you can use our integrated email and social media tools to connect with your community. You can also run Eventbrite Ads to target local shoppers.

Is it possible to manage attendee entry smoothly on the day?

Absolutely. The Eventbrite Organizer app turns your smartphone or tablet into a ticket scanner. Attendees can show their QR code on their phone for quick, contactless entry, which helps keep lines short and your entrance running smoothly.

Can I sell tickets at the door on the day of the fair?

Yes, you can easily sell tickets on-site using the Eventbrite Organizer app. With our Tap to Pay feature, you can accept secure credit and debit card payments right at the entrance for any walk-up attendees.

Organize a Craft Fair & Sell Tickets | Eventbrite

How to Organize & Promote a Craft Fair or Market

This guide shows you how to organize a craft fair from start to finish. Eventbrite makes it easy to manage vendors, sell entry tickets, and attract shoppers to your artisan market.

Your guide to planning a successful craft fair

Organizing a successful craft fair means creating a vibrant marketplace for both artisans and shoppers. Your craft market planning should start with a clear vision: what kind of makers will you feature? Who is your target audience? From there, you can tackle the key logistics.

Key Steps for Your Craft Fair:

Curate Your Vendors: The heart of your fair is its makers. Use Eventbrite to manage applications by setting up a custom "ticket type" for vendor submissions. You can collect details and booth fees all in one place.
Secure the Perfect Venue: Find a location with good foot traffic and enough space for stalls and shoppers. Consider accessibility, parking, and amenities like power for your vendors.
Design the Experience: Plan your floor layout to encourage flow and discovery. Decide on ticketing — will it be free entry with RSVP tracking, a paid ticket, or special VIP passes for early access?
Promote Your Market: Start your artisan fair promotion early. Use social media, local community groups, and Eventbrite's marketing tools to build buzz and drive ticket sales.

Eventbrite: your command center for craft fair success

Eventbrite simplifies every aspect of your craft market planning, from vendor coordination to day-of sales.

Streamlined Vendor Management

Create custom registration forms for vendor applications and collect booth fees securely. Keep all your maker information organized and accessible from one dashboard.

Effortless Ticket Sales

Sell timed-entry tickets to manage crowd flow, or offer VIP early-access passes to eager shoppers. Set up your professional event page in minutes and start selling.

Simple Day-Of Operations

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app to scan tickets at the door and sell any remaining spots with Tap to Pay. Keep lines moving and the focus on your artisans' creations.

Why Eventbrite is the go-to for maker market organizers

Tap into a global community of more than 89M monthly average users searching for unique events like yours.

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Attract More Shoppers & Buyers

Your event gets listed in Eventbrite's marketplace, where millions of people discover local things to do. Our marketing tools, including email and social media integrations, help you reach the right audience and sell more tickets.

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Flexible Ticketing & Entry

Easily manage capacity with timed-entry tickets or create multiple ticket types like early-bird or weekend passes. Digital tickets with QR codes make check-in fast and seamless for your attendees.

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Secure Payments & Reporting

Rely on Eventbrite Payment Processing for secure transactions for both tickets and vendor fees. Track your sales in real-time with easy-to-read analytics and get access to your funds with instant payouts.

Essential tools for every stage of your craft market

From the first vendor application to the final sale, Eventbrite provides the tools you need to run a seamless and successful craft fair.

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Customizable Event Page

Create a professional event listing in minutes. Highlight your featured artisans, share photos of their work, and sell tickets directly from your beautiful, mobile-friendly page.

Integrated Marketing Tools

Promote your fair with built-in email marketing and social media integrations. Run targeted Eventbrite Ads to reach local shoppers interested in handmade goods and local art.

On-Site Sales & Check-in

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app on your mobile device to scan tickets and manage entry. Accept secure card payments on-site with Tap to Pay for last-minute attendees.

Real-Time Analytics

Monitor ticket sales and attendee data from your dashboard. Understand where your buyers are coming from to make your promotion strategy even more effective.

[Eventbrite’s] been very helpful. We’re Eventbrite for life. It made it really easy, which is key because we’re independent. We think of Eventbrite as our ticketing hook.Scott Hachey, Organizer, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

Eventbrite is really easy to use for ticketing: we can create all of our discount codes and VIP complimentary tickets within the platform.Megan Wilson, Director, Harpoon Brewery

Promotion is vital to ticket sales — and Eventbrite's marketing tools are amazing for reaching the right audience.Whit B., Senior Marketing and Communications Professional

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Ready to launch your next successful craft fair?

Create your event page, start managing vendors, and sell tickets with Eventbrite’s powerful and easy-to-use tools. Get started for free today.