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How to Get Involved in Psychic Fairs (Even If You’re Not a Vendor)
- desmoinesnewage
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From volunteering and vending to behind-the-scenes support—there are more ways to participate than you might think.
By Alicia Anspaugh
How to Get Involved in Local Psychic & Metaphysical Fairs
I’ve been getting a few questions lately like:
“How do I get involved with metaphysical fairs in my area?” and“How can I participate in psychic fairs?”
First of all—I LOVE these questions, and I’m so happy to be getting them again. Truly. 🖤So thank you. You’re awesome for asking.
Secondly, I want you to know this: There are so, so many ways to get involved.
Psychic fairs are community-powered (and we really do need help)
Most psychic and metaphysical fairs run on very tight, shoestring budgets. That usually means they are powered almost entirely by volunteers, small businesses, and community participation.
As both a small business owner and a psychic fair host, I can say this with absolute certainty: we almost always need help.
And honestly? All you really need to do is ask.
The more visible ways to participate
These are the roles people usually think of first:
Being a vendor
Helping at the door or welcome table
Being a reader, healer, or practitioner
Being a speaker or performer (if you’re knowledgeable on a topic, or do drumming, belly dance, music, etc.)
Participating as an artist if the fair includes an art show
Watching the art show and chatting with patrons about the pieces
Being a local author or having a book, tarot, or deck collection you’d like to downsize
Offering handmade goods, art, jewelry, oils, or spiritual tools
(My fairs have an author and artist avenue for a reason.)
The less-visible (but deeply needed) ways to help
This is where help is often most needed—and where many people don’t realize they’re incredibly valuable.
Some examples:
Volunteering during the event
Helping with decorations
Giving vendors short breaks so they can eat, use the restroom, or breathe
Helping with setup and breakdown
Assisting with pack-up and cleanup
Helping set up, take down, or watch over the art show to prevent damage
Flyering and spreading the word through your part of the community
Word-of-mouth promotion (this is HUGE)
Helping with advertising or social media sharing
Donating food or beverages for volunteers
Helping design posters or flyers
Assisting with logistics or organization
Making thoughtful suggestions for future fairs—and helping connect the dots to make them happen
This list could honestly go on and on, but these are some of the most common (and most needed) forms of support
A note on respect and timing
Please remember that many fairs are run by very small crews who are already stretched thin.
They may not get back to suggestions or offers immediately—not because they don’t care, but because they’re overwhelmed.
Patience and kindness go a very long way here.
Discernment matters: not every fair deserves your help
This part is important.
When you reach out and say, “Hey, how can I help?” there are two healthy responses you’re ideally looking for:
“Yes, that would be amazing!”
“I’m not sure right now, but can I get your contact info so I can reach out later?”
If instead you get pushback, rudeness, or weird energy—it’s not you.
Let’s be real: people can be flaky, inconsistent, burned out, or jaded. After enough letdowns, that can sour anyone’s attitude.
But that’s still not a reason to be unkind to someone offering genuine help.
There are buttholes in the psychic fair industry, just like anywhere else.
So please: Be respectful, follow rules of conduct, and be discerning about where you offer your energy. If something feels off, trust that information.
About volunteer appreciation (the unspoken etiquette)
Most psychic fairs do try to take care of their volunteers in some way—whether that’s:
Lunch or coffee
A small stipend
A crystal, a piece of jewelry, oil, or merch
A reading, healing session, or service
Or some other heartfelt thank-you
I’m not saying you should volunteer for the reward—but I am saying that good fairs, vendors, readers, artists, and authors value and appreciate good help.
It’s part of healthy community exchange.
In closing
I strongly encourage people to get involved with their local psychic fairs, in-shop events, and metaphysical gatherings. These spaces survive because of community care.
Be respectful. Be discerning. Follow the rules. Offer your help honestly—and trust your intuition about where your energy belongs.
Community magic is built together.
** Also, as someone who both runs a small business and helps host psychic fairs, I’ve seen firsthand how much community involvement matters. If you’re curious what this looks like in practice, you can explore how our local fairs are structured here: https://www.dmnaf.com/
"Every Answer begins with a Question" -Alicia Anspaugh
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