...for craft shows and for camping. I haven't done an outdoor show in years, but last year when visiting Artwalk I saw so many of th...

In addition to creating amazing products, setting up an inviting display, and being pleasant and friendly, there’s a whole set of other issues to worry about when preparing for an outdoor craft show. Here are some tips based on my experiences. Feel free to accept this information, share with others or tell me that my suggestions stink: 1. Toolbox - I keep a toolbox in the car filled with things I might need including: duct tape, hammer, screw drivers, spring clamps, push pins, paper clips…

Make DIY canopy weights with some PVC pipe and concrete. These work great and much more economical than buying weights.

Watch my time-lapse video to learn how to set up an outdoor art booth. Watch how I designed my booth to attract customer in under 7 seconds. That’s how long you have to inspire shoppers to enter your booth before they walk on by!

Tis the season for arts and crafts festivals! Having proper tent weights is mandatory for most shows and some may even refuse to let you ven...

This post first appeared in March of 2009. Tent weights are such an important item we are running this post once again. Thanks Nordea for t...

These are the finished product! Component #1 Component #2 Component #4 Last year I posted these instructions, thought they might be of interest to some of our newer members, or some who missed it the first time. Here's what I used: 1 10" piece of 4" schedule 40 PVC, cut into 4 equal pieces 2 80# bags of Sackrete. 8 test caps, 4 with 3/8" holes in top 4 eyebolts, 3/8" diameter, 8" long, with nuts (add washers if you wish) After you cut the pipe into 4 pieces, put the test caps in one end and…

I wrote this some time back for another website ( www.thinkcrafts.com ), and am reposting today. Hence the "odd" reference to summer heat! ...

Step up your outdoor market display. Discover the best highly-rated 10x10 canopy tents, tent weights, and other gear to help make your event a success.

In addition to creating amazing products, setting up an inviting display, and being pleasant and friendly, there’s a whole set of other issues to worry about when preparing for an outdoor craft show. Here are some tips based on my experiences. Feel free to accept this information, share with others or tell me that my suggestions stink: 1. Toolbox - I keep a toolbox in the car filled with things I might need including: duct tape, hammer, screw drivers, spring clamps, push pins, paper clips…