Craft fair break-even calculator
Before you pay that booth fee: how many sales does this fair need to be worth it — and what do you really take home at the number you expect to sell?
What the fair costs you
Booth / table fee ($)
Travel ($)
Other ($)
What you sell
Typical price ($)
Cost per unit ($)
Units you expect to sell
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Break-even
7 units
Know your unit cost without guessing
The number most makers guess here is the cost per unit. Hivara computes it from your real materials and labor — so fair math, pricing, and profit are always honest.
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How do I know if a craft fair is worth it?
Add up everything the fair costs you (booth fee, travel, parking, permits, helpers), then divide by the profit each sale actually contributes — your price minus card fees minus what the unit costs to make. That's your break-even in units. If you can't realistically sell that many at this event, the booth fee is a donation.
What's a typical craft fair booth fee?
Small local markets run $25–$75 a day; established fairs $100–$300; big juried shows can be $500+. The fee itself isn't good or bad — it only makes sense relative to expected foot traffic and your per-unit profit.
How much inventory should I bring to a craft fair?
A common rule is to bring 8–10× your break-even units in retail value, weighted toward your best sellers. Better: use your actual sales history per event type — which is exactly the kind of thing inventory software tracks for you.
Not sure what a unit really costs you? Start with the free handmade pricing calculator.
Pack for the fair with real numbers
Hivara knows your true cost per unit, tracks what sells at each event, and keeps stock straight when you're selling in person and online at once.
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