By Michael Priest — festival vendor and small-business owner
Episode 4 picks up where Episode 3 left off, helping first-time festival vendors build a functional, professional-looking booth. Michael covers grid walls, wood crates, risers, baskets, display height, a practical paracord hat-hanging system, and the differences between U-shaped and L-shaped booth layouts.
The episode also covers weather preparation and vendor comfort, including clear and white sidewalls, rechargeable fans, propane heaters, anti-fatigue mats, hydration, and keeping your energy up during a long event day. Most importantly, Michael explains why safety and structure should come before decorative extras when the budget is limited.
Related booth layout and display guides
Continue with the Festival Booth Setup Guide, compare U-shaped vs. L-shaped 10×10 booth layouts, see why visible pricing matters, and use the Festival Booth Equipment Checklist.
New to vending? See the First-Time Vendor Roadmap to place this booth lesson in the complete step-by-step path.