How do I prepare my booth and inventory for a multi-day show?

Make an inventory list with prices before you pack, and decide which items you will bring out first and which you will hold back to restock. Pack carefully, labeling boxes by category or booth area so setup goes quickly. Bring extra price tags, wrapping materials and bags.

Plan for your own needs too, including food, water, comfortable shoes, and breaks. Find out the setup and teardown schedule, loading dock rules and parking ahead of time. Ask whether the show has overnight security and what you should cover or remove each night.

Refresh your booth each morning by filling gaps from sold items and moving slow pieces to new spots, since returning shoppers notice changes. At the end, record what sold, what did not and your total expenses. That record is your best guide for which shows to repeat.