When you first sign up for a craft fair, you'll probably see a spot on the form for booth size. You can probably opt for a single booth size or a double booth size. Which one should you choose? It might depend on your products, the volume of products you have ready for the sale, and the goals you have for a certain fair. Here are some considerations to make when you're deciding between these options.

Type of Products: Some products are just easier to display in larger booths. If you have larger products or products that require mannequins or other display props, you might need to go with a double booth. On the other hand, super small products might be dwarfed by a large booth size. If you specialize in handmade soaps, for instance, you can probably make a beautiful, organized display in a single booth. A double booth might spread your products out too much and make your display look too scarce.

Volume of Products: On this same note, you want to think about how many products you'll have ready for any given fair. If you've got a lot of different items ready to go, a double booth could be a good idea. This is especially true if you do different types of items, for instance, different hand sewn items. You can section off a double booth and make it look more organized.

On the other hand, if you don't have a ton of products ready for a last-minute show or if you plan to take custom orders rather than having a packed booth, a single booth could be better. Again, you don't want your booth to look underwhelmed with products!

Price: It's not a bad thing to consider price here, either. If you've been to a particular fair before, you might already know about what you can expect from it. If you have to pay twice as much for a double booth, think twice before opting for one. You may be able to use some creative ideas and arrangements to make a single booth work just as well, and the money you save can make a huge difference in your overall profits for the fair or festival.

While all these considerations are important, choosing between a double and a single booth at a fair or festival is really pretty much up to you. You may want to experiment with both types before deciding which you prefer working with more often.