Craft Fair Management

Craft fair management software that knows what handmade looks like.

Tentpole is built for the recurring vendor-based events that the big event platforms don't fit — makers markets, holiday craft fairs, art shows, and seasonal pop-ups.

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What you get

Maker-friendly applications

Category fields built for handmade: ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, fiber, candles, prints. Photos of finished work, not stock images.

AI vendor screening

Score applications against your fair's mix and vibe. Avoid 8 ceramicists and zero woodworkers.

Booth layouts with category spacing

No two of the same category side by side. Auto-assign handles it. Learn more →

Seasonal pricing tiers

Premium booth pricing for early-bird, standard, and waitlist tiers. Different prices for indoor vs outdoor, corner vs middle.

Holiday market mode

Multi-day events with different vendor lineups per day, load-in windows, and inventory pages. Built for the season.

Vendor reputation history

Approved on time, paid on time, showed up. The repeat performers are obvious at a glance.

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Pricing

Flat $150/month Core or $300/month Pro. The same price covers one craft fair or twelve. Full pricing →

Frequently asked questions

Is Tentpole good for holiday craft fairs?

Yes. Tentpole was built for recurring vendor-based events including seasonal craft fairs. Set up your event in 8 minutes, accept applications, run booth layout, collect booth fees through PayPal.

Can I run a one-time craft fair on Tentpole?

Yes. The subscription works for one event or twelve — same price. Start a 7-day trial, run your fair, and cancel if it's a one-time event.

Does it work for makers markets?

Yes. Tentpole serves any recurring vendor-based event — weekly farmers markets, monthly makers markets, holiday pop-ups, art fairs. The same tools apply.

How do I handle juried applications?

The application inbox shows photos, materials, past event history. AI gives a recommendation score. You approve, waitlist, or decline manually — the AI never decides for you.

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