Irish goods festival and market stall

Festival visitors, St. Patrick's Day crowds, Irish heritage society members and shoppers browsing craft fairs and markets.

Profit on each item sold at events. Booth fees are a cost per event, so picking busy events with the right audience matters most.

• Friendly selling face to face
• Attractive display setup
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether you need a seller's permit or sales tax registration in each state where you sell
• Events may ask for proof of general liability insurance
• Selling packaged food at events can need a health department permit, check with the county first
• Weather and slow event days can hurt a weekend's takings
• Check if any city or event rules apply to temporary vendors

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $8,000, depending on how much stock you buy, how you set up your tent or table, and how you carry goods to events. Treat this as an estimate and keep your first stock order modest.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many events you attend, the size of the crowds and the weather. Slow event days can hurt a weekend's takings, so treat these figures as estimates, not guarantees.

Check whether you need a seller's permit or sales tax registration in each state where you sell. Events may ask for proof of general liability insurance. Packaged food can need a health department permit, so check with the county first.