How to Find Craft Shows in Massachusetts

You must create. If you are an artistic person, you know exactly what that means. However, there comes a time when you may be over burdened with the amount of creating you’ve completed. Why not consider selling your artistic endeavors at a craft show? You’ll find satisfaction in your artistic abilities all over again when you see the joy in your customer’s eyes.

Instructions

1. Sell your fine crafts at Sowa Holiday Market, located in Boston. This is a 2-day, indoor event at the beginning of December. The fee for a booth is $400. Contact Chris Masci at [e-mail].

2. Make a lot of crafts for Bethlehem Fun Fair, located in Sturbridge. This is a 1-day, indoor event at the end of September. The fee for a 10X10 foot space is $25. Contact Wayne Heath at [e-mail].

3. Reserve your booth at the New England Culture Fest, located in Lowell. This is a 1-day, outdoor event at the beginning of September. The fee for a 10X10 foot space is $65. Contact Valerie Parker at [e-mail].

4. Vend your arts and crafts at Holliston Historical Society Harvest Fair, located in Holliston. This is a 1-day, outdoor event at the end of September. The fee for a 10X10 foot space is $60. Contact Sheila Ada at [e-mail].

5. Get in the spirit at Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival, located in Shrewsbury. This is a 1-day, indoor event at the end of September. The fee for a 5X10 foot booth is $40. Contact Sue Falzoi at [e-mail].

6. Sell your crafts at Amesbury Summer Bazaar, located in Amesbury. This is a 2-day, outdoor sale at the end of June. The fee for a 10X10 foot booth is $40 for 1 day and $70 for 2 days. Contact Dave Pare at [e-mail].

Tips & Warnings

• As a small business owner, remember to follow all local and state rules and regulations such as obtaining a tax ID number, collect and complete forms for sales tax and get a business license.

• With a tax ID number you will be able to buy craft supplies at wholesale prices.

Resources

• Massachusetts Tax ID Information