Fair Vendor Insurance for Artists

Easy coverage for artists, crafters, and creatives attending fairs.

Vendor Insurance for Artists Attending Fairs & Festivals

Fair vendor insurance is coverage for creatives who attend state or county fairs as vendors selling their goods. This protection can pay for claims arising from unexpected mishaps like customer injury, property damage, and even stolen inventory.

In fact, fair organizers typically require you to carry vendor insurance before you’re approved to attend. This precautionary step helps ensure the fair stays fun — for everyone!

If you’re ready to set up your booth amidst the fair’s bounty of handcrafted items, classic games, and deep-fried everything, buying an artist insurance policy should be at the top of your checklist.

Why Do Artists Need Festival Vendor Insurance?

Artists and crafters need vendor insurance to protect their business during (and even beyond) the bustling fair season.

Here are some of the main reasons you need festival vendor insurance. With a policy, you can:

  • Meet event requirements if vendor liability insurance is a condition of participation
  • Have general liability coverage for accidents like visitors getting hurt at your booth or your booth causing damage to a neighboring vendor’s property.
  • Get product liability coverage to help pay for claims alleging your goods caused harm after the sale.
  • Add optional coverage for your movable business property, such as your booth and inventory, in case of loss, theft, or even weather-related damage.
  • Enjoy peace of mind so you can focus on sharing your art and helping customers — not on “what if” moments that can cause financial stress.


Whatever your needs may be, ACT has the right coverage to get you on the fairgrounds and selling your creative pieces confidently!

Artists’ Fair Vendor Insurance From ACT

ACT Insurance offers two policies, ACT Pro and ACT Go, to protect artists attending fairs and festivals. These policies differ in coverage length and amount of coverage, but both meet most event requirements with:

  • General liability insurance
  • Instant proof of insurance
  • Free unlimited additional insureds

ACT Pro for Artists at Fairs

The ACT Pro policy is designed for artists and crafters who attend multiple fairs, festivals, and other events throughout the year. Starting at $24.25 a month, this policy provides continuous comprehensive coverage with the option for further add-ons.

Enjoy all of the benefits of our short-term policy, ACT Go, plus:

  • Coverage for online sales
  • Coverage for accidental damages caused by products you sell
  • Optional coverage for your business tools, supplies, and inventory
  • Optional coverage for cyber attacks on your business, such as stolen customer info
  • Optional coverage for your professional services, including teaching or demonstrations

ACT Go for Artists at Fairs

The ACT Go policy is tailored for artists who attend a few fairs a year and need quick, easy insurance for a shorter period. This policy starts at $49 per event, with lengths from 1-90 days. That means you can get essential general liability coverage just for fair season!

Some ACT Go highlights include:

  • Instant coverage
  • 24/7 online dashboard access
  • Duration options of 1-3 days, 7 days, or 90 days
  • Option to EZ Renew for 90-day policies
More than just events

ACT Pro

Year-round Coverage Selling Online, In Person, And Much More!

More Coverage Year Round

Included:

24/7 Access To Policy Documents

Licensed In All 50 States*

Not Premises Specific 

$2M General Liability Aggregate

$1M General Liability Per Occurrence

$5K Medical Expenses

$300K Coverage For Damages To Premises Rented To You 

$1M Products & Completed Operations Coverage 

$1M Personal & Advertising Injury

General Liability For Online Sales 

Optional:

Cyber Liability 

Professional Liability (available in dashboard)

$5K or $10K Tools, Supplies, & Inventory Coverage (Inland Marine) 

Starts at $24.25/Month

Temporary policies for Events

ACT Go

Get a quick and easy short-term policy to cover you at a show or event —or even a whole season of them. 

1-90 Day Policies

Included:

24/7 Access To Policy Documents

Licensed In All 50 States*

Not Premises Specific

$2M General Liability Aggregate

$1M General Liability Per Occurrence 

$5K Medical Expenses

$300K Coverage For Damages To Premises Rented To You

Optional:

EZ Renew (for 90 day policies)

Starts at $49/Event

FAQs About Artists' Vendor Insurance

Is Insurance Required for Artists Vending at Fairs?

Yes, fair organizers typically require artists and all booth vendors to carry insurance as a prerequisite to attending. The most common type of insurance required is general liability insurance, which covers third-party bodily injury and property damage.

You may also be required to list the fair organization as an additional insured. This extends your coverage to the fair organization in case a claim is brought against both you and the fair organization.

Both the ACT Pro and ACT Go policies offer general liability insurance and free unlimited additional insureds so you can attend your events with peace of mind.

How Much Is Fair Vendor Insurance for Artists?

Fair insurance for artists starts at $24.25 a month with the ACT Pro policy, or from $49 an event with the ACT Go policy.

Our policies offer top-tier coverage at a smart price crafted to fit your budget.

Can I Get Insurance Just for the Duration of the Fair?

Yes, you can buy insurance just for the fair’s duration by purchasing an ACT Go policy!

Depending on the length of the fair you’re attending, opt for 1-3 consecutive days, 7 consecutive days, or 90 consecutive days. Choose your start date (even if it’s the same day!), and get peace of mind knowing you’re covered at the fair. 

Do I Need Product Liability Insurance to Sell Art at a Festival?

If the art pieces you sell at the festival or fair could potentially cause harm to customers, it’s smart to get product liability insurance to cover your products.

With the ACT Pro policy, you get product liability insurance (with a $1M aggregate limit) that can pay for claims alleging your products hurt customers or damaged their property.

This insurance is also known as products and completed operations coverage.

We're Here to Help!

If you have questions about purchasing artists’ insurance for your next fair, our team of licensed agents is on standby. Please give us a call at 844.520.6991.