Inventory Planning

Knowing what and how much to bring to your next show.

Five labeled clear bins — Prep, Display, Product, Supplies, Personal — lined up on a wood floor next to a collapsible wagon, ready to load for a craft fair

How to build a craft fair bin system that's always ready to go

Build a 5-bin craft fair system that stays packed between events. Covers which bins to create, what goes in each, and the 15-minute restock routine.

A craft fair booth setup with tent, tablecloths, display shelves, signage, and neatly packed bins ready for an event

Inventory Planning

The complete craft fair packing checklist (so you never forget a thing)

A categorized craft fair packing checklist covering booth, display, products, payments, weather prep, and the items vendors forget most.

A craft fair table stocked with bars of handmade soap in a range of varieties

Inventory Planning

How many of each product should I make for a craft fair?

A three-step framework for deciding how many of each product to make for a craft fair — sales goal, price-tier split, and display buffer.

A laptop showing a Square Item Sales report next to a craft fair packing list

Inventory Planning

How to use Square sales data to plan your next market

Your Square account already knows what to make for the next craft fair. Here's how to read the reports like an event planner instead of an accountant.