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You need four signs: a banner with your name and what you sell, price signs, a payment sign listing the cards and apps you take, and a small sign with your website or social handle. Selling homemade food? Some states also require a point-of-sale sign saying it was made in a home kitchen.
Updated November 15, 2026.
The four signs every booth needs
- Banner. Business name plus what you sell, big enough to read from across the aisle.
- Prices. On every item or grouped by price. Bundle deals on their own sign.
- Payments. "Cards, tap and cash" with any app names you accept.
- Find us. Website, social handle or a QR code for custom orders.
Writing them
- Use one or two fonts and your brand colors.
- Dark text on a light background is easiest to read outdoors.
- Fewer words. Shoppers glance for a second or two.
Food sellers
Cottage food rules often control labels, and a few states require a sign at the booth. Read the rules for your state on our cottage food laws by state page before you print anything.
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What should a vendor booth sign say?
Your business name and, in a few words, what you sell. "Rosa's Bakery" tells shoppers less than "Rosa's Bakery · Sourdough & Cookies". Add your social handle or website on a smaller sign.
What size banner for a 10x10 tent?
Banners for a 10x10 canopy are commonly sized to fit the front valance or hang across the top of the frame, roughly 2 by 8 feet or smaller. Measure your tent before you order and check whether the organizer limits banner size.
Do I need price signs?
Yes. Many shoppers will not ask a price. Put clear prices on every item or group items under one price sign.
What signs do I need for cottage food?
The product labels themselves must meet your state's cottage food rules, and some states require a sign at the point of sale saying the food was made in a home kitchen. Check your state page.
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