Preparing to sell at a show: a table-holder checklist

Use the official event website to ask whether tables are available, whether your merchandise is eligible, and how applications are accepted. A public admission ticket is not evidence of a booked seller space. Keep written confirmation of the booking and what it includes.

Some organizers publish a seller application. Check whether it separates public hours from setup time, asks you to specify tables, display cases and power, and requires organizer acknowledgement before it becomes an agreement. Treat any prices and terms in an application as that show’s own, not a quote for your next show.

Confirm table dimensions, chairs, power, display cases, loading access and when you must finish setup. Ask how stock is secured overnight and whether helpers need separate credentials. Note the organizer’s answer rather than assuming the venue supplies equipment.

Read the organizer’s cancellation, permitted merchandise and space-allocation terms. Ask the organizer or an appropriate professional about requirements that apply to your business. This checklist does not establish tax, insurance or licensing rules for a location.

Link to the existing event listing or use our listing badge. The badge states only that the show is listed here; it does not imply organizer verification, sponsorship or endorsement. If a date or venue is wrong, send a correction with the official source before sharing it.