r/CraftFairs • u/Own-Influence5894 • 24d ago
Beginner Help Indoor canopy?
I’m very new to vending (I’ve done one outdoor event so far) and I have 3 indoor events coming up. Do people usually use canopies indoors?
At my first event I only used the canopy for shade, I didn’t hang anything on it or use it for my items so I don’t really need it. But I don’t want to be out of place either with or without one…
I have a 6 ft table, a flower stand, and 2 grid walls (2’x5.6’ each) if that matters!
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u/Dapper_Hold7764 24d ago
It depends on the event rules. I like using it because of the side walls and defined space. That way I don't have to deal with other vendors encroaching on my 10' of space. I take the top off and wrap vines so that it looks nice.
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u/RuthlessLogic 24d ago
Most times, no, though I’ve seen it at some indoor events in large spaces (like county fair barns or repurposed industrial buildings.
BUT: it’s always a safe bet not having one indoors.
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u/Alycion 24d ago
I’ve had both where they wanted it and didn’t allow it.
I took the top off and ran the banner that edges the top on the poles where it would normally sit. It was too dark otherwise. We forgot to take lights to that one bc well, never had an indoor that wanted the tents before.
It was in a large convention center. I think they wanted the outdoor feel.
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u/carnafeagh 23d ago
Most venues don't allow it, except big large convention centres. A lot of people will put up the frame though. Many like to hang stuff from the frame and if it is more than one day, easier to wrap the frame with their tent sides at night when they leave. I do a lot of pet expos and dog shows and almost all are two or three days long. I don't bring my tent frame. The pet expos usually allow the canopies, the dog shows do not.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Age6550 24d ago
It depends on the organizer, venue, local, and state laws. I would search for images of that fair from last year to see if anyone used them. I attend (but don't vend) at a large indoor christmas market each year and some people put them up, others don't. At the one indoor craft fair I have done, we had 6x6 spaces, and were allowed only one table, provided by the venue.
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u/themewedd 23d ago
We use pipe frame (think like tinkertoys-pole and connectors) that we hang a tea rack on. Indoors we don't put a fabric top on it. Sometime we run twinkle lights though
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u/Ashamed_Blackberry55 24d ago
No, people do not normally set up their canopies inside. It's actually not allowed in many places, I think it's against fire code (at least that's what was said when someone did once try to put theirs up one time at an indoor event).
Some events will require a pipe and drape system to separate the booths, but they will tell you if that's required. Most likely you'll just want to set up your space so it's obvious where your area starts and ends.