Pop-Up kimono stall at markets and japan events

Festival and market visitors, anime and cosplay fans, vintage shoppers, and people in Japanese-American and cultural communities looking for gifts or ceremony wear.

You sell pieces at a markup over your cost, with a mix of lower-priced items like yukata and haori and a few higher-priced silk kimono. You pay a booth fee per event, so choosing the right events matters.

• Friendly selling and chatting with browsers
• Display and merchandising
• Knowing how each garment is worn
• Handling cash and card payments

• Check whether your state or city requires a seller's permit or temporary vendor permit, and how to collect sales tax at events
• Many events ask vendors for general liability insurance, so check requirements before applying
• Booth fees and slow events can eat into profit, so track sales per event
• Protect silk from sun, rain and handling; weather can damage stock
• Be respectful of the cultural meaning of the garments and be ready to explain how they are traditionally worn

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $9,000, depending on your stock, display setup and booth equipment. These are estimates. Booth fees at each event come on top, so track what you spend at each one.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many events you attend, booth fees and sales per event. Slow events can eat into profit, so treat this as an estimate.

Check whether your state or city requires a seller's permit or temporary vendor permit, and how to collect sales tax at events. Many events also ask vendors for general liability insurance, so confirm requirements before applying.