Question 1

What is TheCraftMap?

Accepted Answer

TheCraftMap is the largest database of craft fairs, artisan markets, and vendor events in the United States. We help craft vendors discover events, track application deadlines, manage expenses, and plan their selling season.

Question 2

How many craft fairs are in your database?

Accepted Answer

We currently have over 4,000 craft fairs, artisan markets, and vendor events from all 50 states. Our database is continuously growing as we add new events and sources.

Question 3

Is TheCraftMap free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can browse all craft fairs, search by location, and view fair details completely free. We also offer a Pro plan with additional features like favorites, deadline reminders, expense tracking, and advanced filters.

Question 4

How do I find craft fairs near me?

Accepted Answer

Use our Map view to see events on an interactive map, or use the Distance Filter (Pro feature) to find fairs within a certain radius of your location. You can also filter by state on the Browse or Calendar pages.

Question 5

What does juried mean?

Accepted Answer

A juried event means you must submit photos or samples of your work for review before being accepted. Juried events typically have higher-quality vendors and often attract more serious buyers willing to pay premium prices.

Question 6

How do I track application deadlines?

Accepted Answer

Visit our Deadlines page to see all upcoming application deadlines sorted by urgency. Pro members can save fairs to their favorites and receive email reminders at 2 weeks, 1 week, and 3 days before deadlines.

Question 7

How do I create a vendor profile?

Accepted Answer

Go to Account then Vendor Profile in the navigation menu. You can add your business name, description, product categories, location, website, and social media links. Make your profile public to appear in our Vendor Directory.

Question 8

How can I claim my fair listing?

Accepted Answer

If you organize a fair listed on TheCraftMap, click Claim This Fair on the fair detail page. Youll need to verify your connection to the event. Once approved, you can edit fair details and respond to vendor reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓General

🎨For Vendors

💳Account & Billing

📋For Fair Organizers

⚙️Technical

📊Data & Accuracy

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