Hawaiian goods market and festival booth

Festival and market visitors, tourists, and people looking for party, luau or holiday gifts.

Markup on items sold in person. Event fees are your main cost, so choosing busy events with the right crowd matters.

• Friendly selling and customer service
• Display and merchandising
• Cash handling and card payments

• Check your state's sales tax permit and any temporary or vendor permits that events or your city/county require
• Check general liability insurance, as many events require proof of coverage
• Weather, slow event days and booth fees can make some events a loss
• Check rules on 'Made in Hawaii' labeling and respect cultural designs and artists' work
• A vehicle big enough to carry stock and display gear

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your stock, booth display gear, payment setup and event fees. You will also need a vehicle big enough to carry stock and display gear.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on which events you attend, booth fees, weather and your product mix. Part-time schedules start at around 10 hours a week.

Check your state's sales tax permit and any temporary or vendor permits that events or your city or county require. Check general liability insurance, since many events ask for proof of coverage, and rules on 'Made in Hawaii' labeling and cultural designs.