Looking to network with car show vendors.

Hello;

There doesn't seem to be a /r for car shows or car show vendors so I'll try posting here in r/CraftFairs. I've been reading the comments here lately trying to get a feel for selling home-made crafts; car shows are a different animal but the marketing and merchandising principles remain the same. What I lack and want to understand are any event quirks or characteristics that may help me in selling my wares. I attended several events last year in my modified 1935 GM truck and noticed a distinct lack of vendors selling any type of crafts; most were dealing license plates, car parts and food.

My products are 3D printed gadgets and goodies, most noticeably automotive themed phone stands with a lot of bling and custom packaging, but also candy machines and mason jar spouts & shaker lids, covering the $5 to $100 range. Payment via Square linked via cell phone.

My "stand" will be the back of my '35 truck. With a 10x10 ez-up and 2 small tables, I plan to sit on the tailgate and meet new people... I'll clear the deal with the event organizer prior to arriving and follow instructions, modifying my plans as needed. These events are pretty relaxed.

As far as I can tell, no one anywhere is doing this, so I'm searching for any car show vendors who may be able to laugh about it with me... Central Alberta is the region, although car people seem pretty universal. I've also created custom phone stands for the Harley market and, having been on a HD for >40 years I've got them covered. Car people not so much...

Any 'car people' here with insight? Steer me in the right direction?

Thanks /b

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