How to Sell Cupcakes at a Farmers Market

Setting up a booth at a Farmers Market can help get your business name out to the people. A Farmers Market can be an ideal venue for fledgling cupcake makers to try to earn extra income. Knowing how to attract customers to your booth can help boost your sales.

• Find out how to get a booth at the Farmers Market. Most Markets have websites with specific information for people wanting to purchase a booth. If the Market you want to sell at does not have a website, go to the Market and ask any vendor to point you in the right direction of the site administrator.


• Make sure you have the proper licensing. Selling food may require a vendor's license and some type of food preparation certification. The certification will show that your kitchen and food is within the Department of Health standards. Make sure you have all of the required legal paperwork before opening a food booth.


• Think of a name for your cupcake stand. You will want to have something funny, easy to say and easy to remember. Put the name and your logo on a banner to create a professional looking booth.


• Purchase a canvas tent to cover your booth. If it's a sunny day, you will want to make sure the sun is not beating down on your cupcakes causing them to come apart. An overhead tent can help keep your cupcakes looking good for the whole day.


• Think of appropriate prices. Make sure you are selling your cupcakes at a fair price. If you price them too high no one will buy them. However if you price them too low, you will not be able to make a profit.