First Summer as Vendor: Suggestions on booth that doesn't sell products (tarot reading)

Hello All:

I'm getting my ducks in a row to set up a booth to read tarot cards at a weekly outdoor Farmer's Market/craft fair in my area. I've read for friends and family for 30 years but this will be my first time offering for payment and the first time I've done something like this outdoors. The organizers give each person two parking spaces in a parking lock. There is no electricity or wifi.

Because I'll be selling an "experience" rather than merchandise, I'm trying to envision how to create my space. I won't need a lot of space for display but I'm thinking a canopy with just a small table will look a little sad and empty.

Some things I'm thinking about:

  • an 8'x8' canopy instead of 10'x10' to give it a bit of a cozier feeling
  • weights to hold down the canopy
  • small table (24"x16") for readings with tablecloth
  • two folding chairs for me and client
  • signage with name of my business and clearly stating what I'm selling

To try to make the space more welcoming/inviting I was wondering if I should bring a small rug to put under the table to create a homey feel.

I'm also wondering if there is a way to creatively festoon pretty fabric around the canopy poles for some color and interest. I'm really not an artistic person so I'm not even sure how to do something like that.

I'd welcome any ideas you may have and thank you for sharing your thoughts.

 

Posted Mar 14, 2026, 6:29 AM UTC

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