Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them!

etteluap70PC · 09-12-2008, 07:33 PM

Okay so this topic comes up all the time so... I thought I would make a thread about it and I am asking Greg to make it a sticky at the top of this forum.

Your local newspaper... Check the clasified section inder sales/bazars/etc.
Any local free papers that have adds in them
Chamber of comerce
Churches
Civic organizations EX: Lions/VFW/Moose club/Leigon
Craigslist.com
Sports arenas
Schools PTA/PTO & Parent organizations
Grange organizations
Local Agricultural societies
County fairs (you can google many of these for info)
Network with all Direct sales Consultants you run into. Tell them you are looking for events and will share with them any you find out about.

Online: Disclaimer... Be very careful when signing up for these sites! You CAN NOT list Pampered Chef in ANY WAY!!

Craftlister.com

Another tip, Many times these events are being Planned MONTHS ahead of time. For Example I would start looking for holiday events in July / August.
Start your own!

Humble Beginnings · 09-21-2008, 09:17 PM

I found this site, it has a subscription but list all events in your area. The Grapevine - An Art and Craft Show Directory .

Also today I went to my local newspaper online and under classified, under arts and crafts found 3 local church events looking for vendors.

janezapchef · 09-27-2008, 10:26 PM

Thanks for bumping this! I missed it the first time, but I'm glad I caught it this time around!

emo812 · 11-11-2008, 01:51 PM

Great ideas!! I was just wondering where else to look for needed vendors!! Thanks so much!!

allisonserna · 11-11-2008, 03:23 PM

When I left my husband on 9/4 (day after labor day) i went right to work looking for hosts (shows) and boutique for the fall /holiday season...

I printed out Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec calendars from word (templates - full page 1 month per page) and then printed out my list of P3 contacts.

I called everyone looking to see who wanted to host a show and if they could keep an "eye" out in for PTA fundraisers, church parking lot fairs, etc. To help me provide an income for my child & I.

I also called up my direct sales buddies and asked then to keep an eye out for banners that might be announcing events, so I can get into those as well...

As I called, I was writing down things on the calendar and then figuring out a schedule form there. After 3 hours of being on the phone I had nearly filled my November, 1/2 filled my October and I was relieved enough to take a break. The next couple of days I got return phone calls and a few I just saw as I was driving down the street...

So if you put the word out.. or put your feeliers out (is what I say) you would be surprised with the outcome...

Almost every night I go to...

criagslist.org
Art and Craft Shows, Festivals, Fairs, Expos, Concerts - Event Directory of 50,000 FREE Online Listings!
my local newspaper (OC reigster.com)
and yahoo direct sales groups

looking for events

Here is another tip...

on Craig's List I don't just look for events using the key word of Pampered Chef...

When people post events they always mention who they already have... Tupperware, Arbonne, Creative Memories, etc... and so when i search PC it will bring up ads with the words PC in them. but if I search Arbonne, it will give me things with the words Arbonne in them, and if i see PC is NOT listed I'll contact the poster asking if they have a PC person yet, and if i can be the PC person for the event (i'm using PC for this post - I write out the whole words for the emails) and then the other thing I do is IF i see a that PC is listed, and I have that date available in my calendar I'll send a friendly email to the poster saying, "Sometimes things come up at the last minute and people have to back out or cancel their booth, if you PC person can't do their booth, can I be on the waiting list?

Be really friendly, don't use the words flake or inconsiderate nothing negative

I always get a friendly response of, "How nice of you to offer, but.... and then just keep their contact info; I always try to email after the event date asking how it went and if there is going to be another event in 6 or 12 months, and if I could be on the list to receive the invite to be a vendor.

I got an event this past summer by offering to be on the waiting list and not 1 hour previously the other PC person had backed out, left the event planner stunned 1 week before the event. before she could panic my email came in and she told me to mail over the money and I can have the booth... She liked my booth and my helpfulness so much, she offered me the holiday boutique first, before offering it to the other PC lady - I paid on the spot because I had such good sales at the summer event.

So I hope these ideas help, but you really have to plan things out 3 months in advance.

I am already getting invites to work booths May of 09

jj16 · 03-17-2009, 09:58 AM

I'm new to PC but I'm finding that Farmer's Markets are receiving me quite well. Also, some of them are not too expensive. I am also trying to get my name out there. I didn't have the backing of my family and friends like a lot of consultants. I did ask but especially my family is totally against it. They will do individual orders but not host a show.

I also just wanted to say what a blessing this site has been. Thank you for so many great ideas and words of encouragement.

etteluap70PC · 03-17-2009, 10:21 AM

Yes Farmers markets are great. You are lucky to be able to get into one. Arround here they only allow selling of Minnesota grown or made from MN grown products.

ChefBeckyD · 03-17-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etteluap70PC

Yes Farmers markets are great. You are lucky to be able to get into one. Arround here they only allow selling of Minnesota grown or made from MN grown products.

Same here!

I do have a lead for a very small, local Farmers Market - so we'll just have to see. But the big ones, with lots of traffic, all have a NO DS Clause

jenniwest04 · 03-17-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etteluap70PC

Yes Farmers markets are great. You are lucky to be able to get into one. Arround here they only allow selling of Minnesota grown or made from MN grown products.

Yes, absolutely right on being lucky on that! None of ours will allow vendors in--has to be a home grown or home made food product. I had an aunt, who didn't know, try to sell crafts and get booted!

chefmon · 03-18-2009, 11:39 AM

What is the most you would pay for a booth? I am just starting out with finding fairs and don't know what to expect. Some seem a bit pricey but maybe the payoff is good?? Just curious on your thoughts. Thanks!

Monica

etteluap70PC · 03-18-2009, 01:01 PM

For me cost totally depends on the type of event and venue. For professional home shows I have paid $200.00 for a 2 day event. County fair I have paid $159. for 4 days.
For a 1 day event I will not pay over $50 unless it is a proven event and I know what advertising is being done as well as signage (along the road to direct people)

babywings76 · 03-25-2009, 08:04 AM

Bumping (wish it was a sticky)

pampchefrhondab · 05-03-2009, 06:09 PM

They took away the "booth benefit" for Directors w/the new benefits didn't they?

ButterflyVioletta · 05-13-2009, 07:35 PM

Bumping

toastnthekitchen · 06-03-2009, 07:36 PM

I am doing a local farmers market here in ohio for $100 for the entire summer. It starts this weekend & runs through the end of Sept. Thanks for all of the ideas. I am new to the site & loving it.

jj16 · 07-01-2009, 03:06 PM

I am doing 2 Farmer's Markets and a Hey Day event here in Colorado.

One of the Farmer's Market was $375 for the entire summer thru September 29 but they throw in October Fest for free and one of the days in September they have a soup contest that is very popular as well. It is more upper end. This is really good considering that for another event in the same town they charge $375 for 2 1/2 days.

The other Farmer's Market is $75 for the whole summer thru September 25 (before I put any money down I went to see it and talked to the vendors that were already there). A few advantages to this one is that it can be seen from the main street and they will allow us to put signs or flags. It is in a good area because the people have to drive about 55 miles to the next Farmer's Market in one direction and 14 miles in the other direction. The one 14 miles away I was told wasn't as good and that's what helped me decide on this particular one.

The Hey Day event was $25. All were reasonably priced in my opinion. I've done events that were $50 for 4 hours.

Judy

jj16 · 07-01-2009, 03:30 PM

A couple of other things I wanted to mention.

If you are doing a booth for Pampered Chef and you are also with another DS company do one or the other but not both and especially if you are sharing a booth with another consultant. That other consultant didn't pay for a booth to sell/or get leads from another company. This is only respectful to the other consultant.

Also, I agree with the previous post of don't butt in if the other consultant is already talking with a potential customer/host/recruit. If he/she asks for your opinion or help then give it to them but don't butt in.

I try to only drink water or I will bring an energy bar since I do the booth by myself and since I have a hip problem I will sit down occasionally.

Judy

amyscookinggear · 07-15-2009, 02:58 PM

Can we please sticky this on at the top. It helps me when I'm running low on ideas.

scottcooks · 07-16-2009, 01:15 AM

Please sticky it to the top. It is a VERY helpful thread!

etteluap70PC · 11-03-2009, 10:54 PM

again... wish this was a sticky!

09-12-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
etteluap70PC Location: lost somewhere in the land of Lake Woebegon Posts: 3,097 Best Show: 1323.0 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 217 My Mood:	Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! Okay so this topic comes up all the time so... I thought I would make a thread about it and I am asking Greg to make it a sticky at the top of this forum. Your local newspaper... Check the clasified section inder sales/bazars/etc. Any local free papers that have adds in them Chamber of comerce Churches Civic organizations EX: Lions/VFW/Moose club/Leigon Craigslist.com Sports arenas Schools PTA/PTO & Parent organizations Grange organizations Local Agricultural societies County fairs (you can google many of these for info) Network with all Direct sales Consultants you run into. Tell them you are looking for events and will share with them any you find out about. Online: Disclaimer... Be very careful when signing up for these sites! You CAN NOT list Pampered Chef in ANY WAY!! Craftlister.com Another tip, Many times these events are being Planned MONTHS ahead of time. For Example I would start looking for holiday events in July / August. Start your own! Last edited by etteluap70PC; 11-04-2009 at 09:15 AM..

09-21-2008, 09:17 PM	#2
Humble Beginnings Location: Algonquin, Illinois Posts: 574 Best Show: 750 Experience: >1 # of Shows: 27 My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! I found this site, it has a subscription but list all events in your area. The Grapevine - An Art and Craft Show Directory . Also today I went to my local newspaper online and under classified, under arts and crafts found 3 local church events looking for vendors.

09-27-2008, 10:26 PM	#3
janezapchef Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 950 Best Show: 1695 Experience: 7 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! Thanks for bumping this! I missed it the first time, but I'm glad I caught it this time around!

11-11-2008, 01:51 PM	#4
emo812 Location: Schererville, IN Posts: 180 Best Show: 1662 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 29	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! Great ideas!! I was just wondering where else to look for needed vendors!! Thanks so much!!

11-11-2008, 03:23 PM	#5
allisonserna Posts: 198 Best Show: Experience: 3 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! When I left my husband on 9/4 (day after labor day) i went right to work looking for hosts (shows) and boutique for the fall /holiday season... I printed out Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec calendars from word (templates - full page 1 month per page) and then printed out my list of P3 contacts. I called everyone looking to see who wanted to host a show and if they could keep an "eye" out in for PTA fundraisers, church parking lot fairs, etc. To help me provide an income for my child & I. I also called up my direct sales buddies and asked then to keep an eye out for banners that might be announcing events, so I can get into those as well... As I called, I was writing down things on the calendar and then figuring out a schedule form there. After 3 hours of being on the phone I had nearly filled my November, 1/2 filled my October and I was relieved enough to take a break. The next couple of days I got return phone calls and a few I just saw as I was driving down the street... So if you put the word out.. or put your feeliers out (is what I say) you would be surprised with the outcome... Almost every night I go to... criagslist.org Art and Craft Shows, Festivals, Fairs, Expos, Concerts - Event Directory of 50,000 FREE Online Listings! my local newspaper (OC reigster.com) and yahoo direct sales groups looking for events Here is another tip... on Craig's List I don't just look for events using the key word of Pampered Chef... When people post events they always mention who they already have... Tupperware, Arbonne, Creative Memories, etc... and so when i search PC it will bring up ads with the words PC in them. but if I search Arbonne, it will give me things with the words Arbonne in them, and if i see PC is NOT listed I'll contact the poster asking if they have a PC person yet, and if i can be the PC person for the event (i'm using PC for this post - I write out the whole words for the emails) and then the other thing I do is IF i see a that PC is listed, and I have that date available in my calendar I'll send a friendly email to the poster saying, "Sometimes things come up at the last minute and people have to back out or cancel their booth, if you PC person can't do their booth, can I be on the waiting list? Be really friendly, don't use the words flake or inconsiderate nothing negative I always get a friendly response of, "How nice of you to offer, but.... and then just keep their contact info; I always try to email after the event date asking how it went and if there is going to be another event in 6 or 12 months, and if I could be on the list to receive the invite to be a vendor. I got an event this past summer by offering to be on the waiting list and not 1 hour previously the other PC person had backed out, left the event planner stunned 1 week before the event. before she could panic my email came in and she told me to mail over the money and I can have the booth... She liked my booth and my helpfulness so much, she offered me the holiday boutique first, before offering it to the other PC lady - I paid on the spot because I had such good sales at the summer event. So I hope these ideas help, but you really have to plan things out 3 months in advance. I am already getting invites to work booths May of 09

03-17-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
jj16 Location: Colorado Posts: 144 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! I'm new to PC but I'm finding that Farmer's Markets are receiving me quite well. Also, some of them are not too expensive. I am also trying to get my name out there. I didn't have the backing of my family and friends like a lot of consultants. I did ask but especially my family is totally against it. They will do individual orders but not host a show. I also just wanted to say what a blessing this site has been. Thank you for so many great ideas and words of encouragement.

03-17-2009, 10:21 AM	#7
etteluap70PC Location: lost somewhere in the land of Lake Woebegon Posts: 3,097 Best Show: 1323.0 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 217 My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! Yes Farmers markets are great. You are lucky to be able to get into one. Arround here they only allow selling of Minnesota grown or made from MN grown products.

03-18-2009, 11:39 AM	#10
chefmon Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 16 Best Show: Experience: 1 # of Shows:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! What is the most you would pay for a booth? I am just starting out with finding fairs and don't know what to expect. Some seem a bit pricey but maybe the payoff is good?? Just curious on your thoughts. Thanks! Monica

03-18-2009, 01:01 PM	#11
etteluap70PC Location: lost somewhere in the land of Lake Woebegon Posts: 3,097 Best Show: 1323.0 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 217 My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! For me cost totally depends on the type of event and venue. For professional home shows I have paid $200.00 for a 2 day event. County fair I have paid $159. for 4 days. For a 1 day event I will not pay over $50 unless it is a proven event and I know what advertising is being done as well as signage (along the road to direct people)

03-25-2009, 08:04 AM	#12
babywings76 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651 Best Show: 1392 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 45	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! Bumping (wish it was a sticky)

05-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
pampchefrhondab Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 2,497 Best Show: $1,800 Experience: 5+ # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! They took away the "booth benefit" for Directors w/the new benefits didn't they?

05-13-2009, 07:35 PM	#14
ButterflyVioletta Location: Fairfax VA Posts: 247 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! Bumping

06-03-2009, 07:36 PM	#15
toastnthekitchen Location: Westerville, Oh Posts: 2 Best Show: 2300 Experience: 8 # of Shows:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! I am doing a local farmers market here in ohio for $100 for the entire summer. It starts this weekend & runs through the end of Sept. Thanks for all of the ideas. I am new to the site & loving it.

07-01-2009, 03:06 PM	#16
jj16 Location: Colorado Posts: 144 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! I am doing 2 Farmer's Markets and a Hey Day event here in Colorado. One of the Farmer's Market was $375 for the entire summer thru September 29 but they throw in October Fest for free and one of the days in September they have a soup contest that is very popular as well. It is more upper end. This is really good considering that for another event in the same town they charge $375 for 2 1/2 days. The other Farmer's Market is $75 for the whole summer thru September 25 (before I put any money down I went to see it and talked to the vendors that were already there). A few advantages to this one is that it can be seen from the main street and they will allow us to put signs or flags. It is in a good area because the people have to drive about 55 miles to the next Farmer's Market in one direction and 14 miles in the other direction. The one 14 miles away I was told wasn't as good and that's what helped me decide on this particular one. The Hey Day event was $25. All were reasonably priced in my opinion. I've done events that were $50 for 4 hours. Judy Last edited by jj16; 07-01-2009 at 03:15 PM..

07-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#17
jj16 Location: Colorado Posts: 144 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! A couple of other things I wanted to mention. If you are doing a booth for Pampered Chef and you are also with another DS company do one or the other but not both and especially if you are sharing a booth with another consultant. That other consultant didn't pay for a booth to sell/or get leads from another company. This is only respectful to the other consultant. Also, I agree with the previous post of don't butt in if the other consultant is already talking with a potential customer/host/recruit. If he/she asks for your opinion or help then give it to them but don't butt in. I try to only drink water or I will bring an energy bar since I do the booth by myself and since I have a hip problem I will sit down occasionally. Judy

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11-03-2009, 10:54 PM	#20
etteluap70PC Location: lost somewhere in the land of Lake Woebegon Posts: 3,097 Best Show: 1323.0 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 217 My Mood:	Re: Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! again... wish this was a sticky!