What is the suitable time for hosting a trade show in tallinn?

[bverma]

Friends,
We want to host an exhibition for about 7-10 days with Indian Handicrafts
made by Rural Handicraft Artisans, which are selling fast in Western Europe.
Can someone suggest when is the right tourist season to host such shows?
What should be the duration to be able to make some reasonable sales?
It will include:
Handmade Decorated Shoes,
Wall Hangings
Handloom Sofa Cushion Covers
Indian Dresses
Real Silver Jewellery studded with real stones.
Fashion Jewellery with Artificial stones.

Can some one also suggest the venue for that as well?
Thanks to everyone who might take interest in replying it.
Birbal

[zahhar]

Hi Birbal,

Conducting trade fair is challenging in Tallinn. You need very good marketing (that is not cheap), also venue rent and running costs are what stops most of the trade fairs from being profitable in the end of the day. I would recommend to get in touch with local communities of enthusiast of Indian / Rural / Handmade topics and explore it further. You can easily find them in Facebook.

Answering your questions: best time is from April till September. Instead of planning one long-lasting event for 7-10 days, I would recommend to conduct a tour via Estonia, staying 1 day in small towns (Tartu, Pärnu, Narva, Viljandi, Rakvere), and 2 days in Tallinn.Best places for the venue are large shopping malls, if you are looking for 100-500 sq.meters.

If you need more, then in Tallinn look for (google websites and contacts):
1) Saku Suurhall
2) Tallinna Lauluväljak
3) Eesti Näitused

Good luck!

[Ainar_Ahusalu]

Hi,

This may be of interest to you, but I am afraid you might be a bit late. -> http://www.xn--tallinnaksitmess-3nb14aa.ee/index.php?page=3

The best tourist months in Tallinn are June, July and August. Main zone where you can find tourists is the old town. Also, most of the souvenir shops are located there.

I would recommend checking out Estonian Folk Art and Craft Union.( http://folkart.ee/en/ ) They organize various fares in Estonia. The most interesting is the Tallinn Medieval Days. It is possible that there might be a conflict of interest, as they represent Estonian craftsmen, but you never know.

Here is another useful link for you <- https://www.visittallinn.ee/eng

[bverma]

Dear Zahhar,
I thank you very much for your very valuable information.
Many a times, we take the things for granted but the realities might be different.
Your advice is well taken very respectfully.
Thanka
Birbal

[bverma]

Hi Larri,
I thank you for your advice.
I shall try to get in touch with the people you have mentioned.
Thanks again
Birbal

[Courtney_Smith]

In addition to the information given by those previously, I would recommend having the event toward the beginning of the month. I have taken part in many design markets and fairs, and locals aren't in buying mode at the end of the month since funds can be low (as they get paid once per month, almost always at the beginning of each month). There definitely was a quantifiable difference in sales numbers felt by all exhibitors in this regard (even if there wasn't a difference in traffic). Good luck!

[bverma]

Thanks for this very practical tip please.