How to Set Up a Bazaar Booth

A successful bazaar booth should display items in plain sight and be sturdy and easy for browsers to access while looking neat, attractive and intriguing.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Sales Tax Charts
• Calculators
• Baskets
• Chairs
• Display Rack
• Flowers
• Masking Tape
• Seasonal Decorations
• String Lights
• Tablecloths
• Plenty Of Change
• Cash Drawers
• Plastic And Paper Bags
• Poster Boards
• Thumbtacks
• Balloons
• Crepe Paper
• Folding Tables

1. Determine the amount of space available.
2. Use portable folding tables if tables aren't provided.
3. Borrow small shelves, quilt racks and display cases as space allows.
4. Cover tables with tablecloths and add a few seasonal or theme-related decorations.
5. Plan the arrangement of items. Step back and be sure customers can easily see them.
6. Make sure prices are clearly marked on all items.
7. Place your chair, cash drawer and calculator in a central location behind the merchandise.
8. Stock plenty of change and paper or plastic bags.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have several of one item and are short on space, display one or two samples and keep the others on reserve.
• Work in shifts with other volunteers to allow all of you to take breaks and enjoy the festivities.