Insurance requirements for craft fairs and markets
Most craft fairs, farmers markets, and pop-up markets require vendors to carry general and product liability insurance and to name the event or organizer as additional insured for the dates of the event. Limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence are standard, proven with a Certificate of Insurance before you set up.
Get a free quoteWhat markets typically require
Requirement
Typical ask
Coverage
General and product liability
Limit
$1,000,000 per occurrence
Additional insured
The market, venue, or organizer
Timing
COI before the event; some accept per-event cover
Proof
Certificate of Insurance
Common for
- candle, soap, and cosmetics makers
- food and beverage vendors
- jewelry and accessory sellers
- handmade and craft sellers
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Questions
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Do I need insurance to sell at a craft fair?+
Usually yes. Most markets require vendors to carry general and product liability and to name the event as additional insured, shown on a Certificate of Insurance. Requirements are set by the market, not by a marketplace.
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General information, not insurance advice. Sources: Insurance Information Institute. Reviewed 2026-07-01.