Booth Setup:
☐ 10x10 White Tent (if you use a tent, white is the required color)
☐ Tent Weights (At least 25 lbs. per leg – sandbags, water weights, or concrete blocks)
☐ Table(s) (6ft or 8ft folding table)
☐ Tablecloth (Neutral color - white or black)
☐ Display Walls/Grid Panels (Mesh walls, grid panels, pegboards, or easels for artwork display)
☐ Hooks, Clips, or S-Hooks (For securing artwork to display walls)
☐ Chairs (Folding chairs for comfort)

Branding & Signage:
☐ Business Signage (Name, logo, and booth number if applicable)
☐ Price Tags & Info Cards (Clearly label artwork with pricing and descriptions)
☐ Business Cards (For networking and future sales)
☐ Social Media & Contact Info Display (QR codes for Venmo, website, or Instagram)

Sales & Payment:
☐ Cash Box & Change (Small bills and coins for cash purchases)
☐ Mobile Payment Options (Square, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle for credit card payments)
☐ Receipt Book or Digital Receipt Option (For customers who prefer receipts)

Comfort & Extras:
☐ Snacks & Water (Stay hydrated and energized)
☐ Sunblock & Hat (Protection from the sun)
☐ Hand Sanitizer & Wet Wipes (For cleanliness)
☐ Extra Clips, Tape, Zip Ties, & Scissors (Handy for last-minute fixes)

Final Check:
☐ Arrive early for setup (8am on)
☐ Test payment methods before the event
☐ Have an emergency contact list
☐ Keep a positive and welcoming attitude

Helpful Resources:
Below are some resources, websites, and blog posts that include helpful hints for setting up your booth:

Displays to Go is a great resource for Art Show Displays 

Market Space Vendor Events have a link to Vendor Must Haves

Craft Professional

Dasken designs blog 10 tips for outdoor craft shows

Flourish Displays

Catherine Freshley Art, how to art festival set up

Good Fairy Art blogsArt Market set up, 12 things to take

Maltiblee, setting up my art festival booth then now/