As fall in Atlanta approaches, so do fall festivals! Whether you’re selling candles at the Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival, serving up delicious bites at Chalktoberfest, or treasure hunting at various markets, make your festival season smoother with self storage.
Below, we’ve gathered practical storage tips for festival vendors, strategies for keeping your haul as a festival attendee organized, and a list of fall festivals in Atlanta, GA, to help you plan.
Why Vendors Use Self Storage During Festival Season
Keep Inventory and Booth Fixtures in One Place
You have a lot of gear to organize as a festival vendor, and self storage makes the process easier. Keep pop-up tents, tables, signage, extension cords, point-of-sale gear, and more ready to go with a drive-up access storage unit. You can park your van, truck, or car directly in front of your space for faster loading in the morning and efficient drop-offs after the festival ends.
Take Care of Temperature-Sensitive Goods
The Georgia heat can linger in the fall, so if you plan to sell artisan soaps, fine art, electronics, and other delicate items, choose climate-controlled storage. These specialized storage units are perfect for tucking away temperature-sensitive wares, especially if you’re building your inventory as you prepare for fall festivals.
Accept Deliveries and Prepare Show Kits
At Compass Self Storage, we operate several storage facilities in the Atlanta area that accept deliveries on your behalf. Ship your inventory, banners, brochures, and more to your storage unit to stay organized leading up to your fall festivals. You can even put together pre-labeled show kits if you have multiple events coming up back-to-back.
Save Time and Energy
A storage unit provides a space to keep your dollies, ratchet straps, and carts, preventing you from scrambling on the morning of your event. You may even load and secure your inventory and booth decorations to your carts beforehand, so all you have to do is roll out of your storage unit and up the ramp into your truck.
Speaking of trucks, we have moving truck rentals available at various storage facilities in Atlanta. You won’t have to commute to and from a different location to pick up or drop off your rented moving truck!
How To Pick the Right Size Storage Unit
If you’re not sure where to start with choosing a storage unit as a fall festival vendor, here’s a helpful breakdown:
- 5×5 storage unit. Ideal for signage, two bins of merch, a folding table, and some decor pieces
- 10×10 storage unit. Perfect for a deconstructed 10×10 tent, two folding tables, roughly six merch bins, extra inventory, and a backdrop
- 10×15 to 10×20 storage units. Best for multi-event vendors with large displays, expansive merch inventories, point-of-sale equipment, and rolling carts.
Operational Tips for Festival Vendors
Simplify your storage experience as a festival vendor with additional tips, including:
- Color-coding your storage bins by event or product
- Pre-packing your point-of-sale gear, such as a spare card reader, mobile hot spot, and portable battery
- Keeping a laminated load-in/out checklist with your inventory or equipment
- Using freestanding shelves to maximize your storage unit’s vertical space
- Asking your storage facility about requesting 24-hour access to fit your schedule
Compliance and Safety Checklist for Vendors
While there are plenty of supplies and equipment you can store for upcoming fall festivals, remember to use storage safely:
- Prohibited items: Do not store perishables, fuels, fireworks, firearms, or hazardous materials in self storage.
- Consider tenant insurance for additional peace of mind.
- Store power tools with blade guards.
- Don’t leave your cash box in storage. Instead, deposit it at your bank after each event.
Popular Markets and Fall Festivals in Atlanta, GA
If you’re a newer Atlanta vendor or just curious about fall festivals in Atlanta, we have you covered with a few favorites around the area! Popular events include:
- Shaky Knees Music Festival
- JapanFest
- Candler Park Fall Fest
- Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade
- Festival on Ponce
- Freedom Farmers Market at the Carter Center
Fall Festival Attendees: Keep Your Hauls Organized
Are you preparing for fall festivals as an attendee instead of a vendor? You can take advantage of self storage, too. The fall is the perfect time to gather unique and locally made holiday decorations and gifts, but if you plan to buy more treasures than you have places to keep them, Compass Self Storage can help. A small 5×5 storage unit is the perfect landing zone for various purposes, such as:
- A seasonal decor rotation to swap out Halloween and winter decorations
- A gifting shelf where you can keep candles, handmade mugs, and other market finds
- Hobby overflow for vintage clothing, refurbished furniture, and more
Get Ready for Fall Festivals in Atlanta With Compass Self Storage
Whether you’re a veteran vendor or a first-time attendee, spend more time enjoying fall festivals in Atlanta with Compass Self Storage. As your local self storage provider, we have the space you need to organize your marketplace wares or your fall festival finds.
Our month-to-month leases and wide range of storage unit sizes also give you the flexibility you need for seasonal or long-term storage!
Find your nearest Compass Self Storage facility in the Atlanta metro area, or explore our first-time renter’s guide and FAQ page for more helpful insights about using self storage.
