Free to start · First 30 days free
The trust layer for maker markets & creative shows.
Vendors get verified. Promoters earn credibility. Shops build reputation. Showfest is the first verification platform built for the handmade, craft, and maker community.
Verified badge·Free to browse·$7.99/mo to vend, promote & participate
EIN VerificationPhone & Email ValidationThird-Party ID ChecksScam & Fraud ProtectionPublic Verified Badge
EIN VerificationPhone & Email ValidationThird-Party ID ChecksScam & Fraud ProtectionPublic Verified Badge
The problem
Maker markets have a trust problem.
Vendor application scams are rising
Fake promoters collect booth fees from makers and disappear before the show date.
No way to vet promoters or shows
Vendors apply to events with zero visibility into the promoter's track record or legitimacy.
Shops can't verify wholesale vendors
Boutique shops risk buying from unregistered or fraudulent suppliers at markets.
Bad actors disappear and resurface
Without a verification layer, the same scammers repeat the same schemes season after season.
Showfest changes the equation.
A lightweight, affordable verification platform that lets anyone in the maker market ecosystem prove who they are — and spot who they should avoid.
- EIN check confirms your business is real and registered
- Phone & email validation confirms reachability
- Third-party ID verification confirms identity
- Public verified badge builds shopper trust
- Searchable directory for vendors, promoters & shops
- One subscription covers your full profile
Who it's for
Built for every corner of the maker ecosystem.
Whether you sell at markets, organize them, or run a shop — Showfest has a verification tier for you.
01 — VENDORS & MAKERS
Get chosen with confidence.
You spend real money on booth fees, supplies, and travel. A verified badge helps promoters and shoppers choose you — and helps you vet the shows you apply to.
- Stand out in applicant pools
- Verify promoters before paying
- Portable vendor profile
02 — SHOW PROMOTERS
Prove you're the real deal.
You invest months building a show only to have your reputation questioned by vendors burned elsewhere. Verification signals legitimacy and attracts better vendors.
- Instant credibility
- Fewer trust-driven dropouts
- Searchable show listing
03 — BOUTIQUE SHOPS
Source suppliers you can trust.
You source from markets, fairs, and indie vendors. A verification layer confirms suppliers are who they say they are before you place an order.
- Verify vendor legitimacy
- Build a verified shop profile
- Connect with wholesale vendors
Platform features
Everything in one verified profile.
EIN Business Verification
We confirm your EIN against official records to verify your business is legitimately registered.
Phone & Email Validation
Active validation confirms your contact details are real and reachable — not throwaway accounts.
Third-Party ID Check
Identity checks through trusted providers so your verified badge carries real weight.
Public Verified Badge
Display your badge on your site, socials, and market applications. One badge, instant trust.
Searchable Directory
Get listed in our growing directory of verified vendors, promoters, and shops.
Shopper Discovery (COMING)
Soon shoppers will find verified markets and vendors near them — organic discovery from buyers.
The vendor dashboard
Track every show. Export for your accountant.
Log income, booth fees, cost of goods, mileage, and meals for every event — then export a Schedule C-friendly CSV at tax time.
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Income & expenses
7 shows logged · 2026
Gross sales
$6,240
Booth fees
−$1,050
Cost of goods
−$1,820
Mileage 312mi
−$184
Net for 2026
$2,026.00
Discover
Verified events, near you.
Verified promoter
Sat · 9–4
Great Lakes Makers Fest
Columbus, OH
Verified promoter
Sat · 10–5
Artisan Market Co-op
Cincinnati, OH
Verified promoter
Sun · 12–6
Indie Craft Weekend
Dayton, OH
Simple pricing
Free for shoppers. Less than a coffee for everyone else.
Browse for free. Unlock vending, promoting, and full access for $7.99/mo — first 30 days on us.
Free
Shoppers & browsers
$0
always free · no card required
- Discover events across the region
- Read event pages & shop profiles
- Follow shops and events
- Post in the community
30-day free trial
Member
Vendors · Promoters · Shops
$7.99
per month · cancel anytime
- Everything in Free
- Create a vendor storefront
- Apply to events & manage bookings
- Run events as a promoter
- Full interactive maps
Get started
Get verified. Get trusted.
Join the growing Showfest community of verified vendors, promoters, and shops. First 30 days free.
