You look at my list and say "I'm not hauling all that junk" and I smile and say "That's fine".
Checklist for things to bring:
Tarp to cover items or supplies behind display walls - out of sight, theft is often a crime of opportunity
Tarps, plastic to cover art when it rains
spring clips to attach tarps
cleaning supplies
glass cleaner and newspaper (doesn't streak)
small broom - HD sells a kid sized straw broom in the Garden dept
small trash bags
Sign that says "Wash Hands Immediately After Touching!" put it near expensive items - it works
miracles
Two wheeled dolly
Four wheeled carts - pneumatic tires
sales pads
credit/debit card processor - wireless
cc/dc paperwork
sales desk/counter
lights
extension cords - if permitted
some indoor shows require certified fire resistant materials for all booth materials - paperwork
if rain is forecast
plastic bucket and rags
rain boots
plastic clogs
pens pencils
paper
hand tools in a canvas bag for every show - complete kit not from your other tool box
screw driver - w/2 heads flat, #2 phillips
battery powered screw driver - charged, charger and extra tips
hammer
pliers
vise grips
putty knife - scrape gum in/in front of booth
10d nails
1 5/8 - 2" phillips head screws
barrier rope and stands - like the movie theater lines
barrier material - display/fence panels
booth top and accessories
weights
rope
side panels
stakes
guy lines
3 lb. hammer
bungies
piece of carpet for outdoor shows not on pavement
electric fan - small
extra clothes
(2 sets a day) - change from hot dirty sweaty clothes and feel refreshed
it might rain, too
windbreaker or sweater for freak cold front in summer
March April and May can be really cool in the morning and evening
lightweight rain jacket - you still have to work
corroplas or double walled cardboard for shipping dividers
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Checklist - Items to Bring to the Festival
