Doing an Outdoor Vendor Show - What To Take...

Tomorrow (Dec. 19th) - I'm doing an outdoor Christmas vendor show.  

I thought I'd share with you what I take along to these events.  

Also - here are the details so that you can come on out and say 

'hi' if you're in the South Central PA area.

In addition to the basics one might think of - I always use tablecloths.  

They set the stage for the 'look' that I am going for.  For this show -

 I hope to do a rustics and country theme - thus the plaids and red

 trimmed beige fabric.  I also plan to do a more neutrals and elegant  table - 

so I threw in some creamy white lace.

The rest of my checklist includes:  Plenty of cash and small bills,

 my Paypal Here device (to take credit cards), bags, clipboard and pens 

(to keep track of sales), extra tags, string, marker and scissors, 

promo cards and a banner with my name...

I'm also taking wooden crates for the back of my tables 

(provided by venue - but I'm taking an extra one).  I'll place a

 wooden shutter on these to create a shelf.  And since it is

 Christmas - I'll add fresh greens here and there - thus the bucket...

Everything is tagged (tagging takes the longest!) and packed in the

 truck and ready to go for tomorrow AM.  I allowed myself this

 whole week to get ready.  Some people do not tag their

 merchandise at a flea market - and that is easiest -

but many shoppers dislike asking a price - so I tag.

Additionally - think about weather gear (coats?) and a canopy

 (I'm going without one this time) and lunch if needed.   

Oh - and if you can get help - do!  My Love is coming along - 

in fact he'll do most of the loading & unloading for me while I 'display'.  

I dare say - I couldn't take do this without him .

  I'll need to buy him lunch for sure.  

Wish me well and would love to meet you!  ~Joyce