primbears

I have done them all. Big,small, local, mostly national shows. The idea of staying home and selling is the way you will make the most money. Yes, hotel, GASeeekkkk, boot fee and most important, bedding license. When I did shows in Ohio I had to purchase a license to sell anything with stuffing, batting , filler. I had to send in a sample to be fireproof tested, be approved, they send you a license and you have to label every item with the info the require. It wasn't fun and after I did my license I think they skyrocketed in price. A govt. person checks the booths at the Ohio shows. Think a few other states have that law, Washington and Penn. used to. Check with the govt. as they make you take your booth down if you are nasty with them or at least take out your product that has stuffing, batting etc. I think the most money would be in the Tshirt quilts right now. There is always a market for them. Any personalized product sells, people like to see their name. Good luck but do your homework. Shows are nothing like they used to be. I provided a living income for years from shows plus all the extras we bought but not in this economy. I pulled in a few yrs ago as I could see that shows were dying.