Laura’s Raw Honey is looking for a friendly, dependable, and outgoing 1099 contractor to work selling honey at the 49th Annual Fairport Canal Days Arts Festival in Fairport, NY on June 6–7, 2026.
Festival Hours:
Saturday: 10AM–6PM
Sunday: 10AM–5PM
Pay:
$20/hour
Position Responsibilities:
• Selling raw honey
• Offering samples to customers
• Creating a welcoming and professional booth atmosphere
• Working independently during the event
• Setting up the booth Saturday morning
• Tearing down Sunday evening after the festival
Important Details:
• Pick up all booth supplies from our Rochester storage unit before the festival
• Supplies include honey inventory, tent, tables, weights, signage, and booth setup materials
• Return all supplies to the storage unit after Sunday teardown
• Tent must be properly weighted per festival requirements
• Booth remains set up overnight Saturday — tent must be lowered and products secured overnight
• Must complete inventory counts before the festival begins Saturday and again after the festival ends Sunday to reconcile cash sales, credit card sales, and remaining inventory being returned to storage
• No sitting or chairs in the booth during festival hours
• Bring your own water, snacks, and anything needed for long event days
• No alcohol consumption or vaping while working
• No unauthorized people allowed behind the booth
Sales & Payment Processing:
• You will use the Square app on your phone to process credit card transactions
• Experience using Square is a plus, but training is available
Travel:
Travel expenses are not included, including gas, tolls, hotel, or meals.
You can shadow Laura (the owner) in the booth on 5/30 or 5/31 at the True Honey Teas show in Hamburg, NY to become familiar with the products, booth setup, customer interactions, and sales process prior to working Fairport Canal Days independently.
Additional Opportunities:
Additional festival opportunities in Rochester and Buffalo may be available for the right person.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Has excellent customer service skills
• Is approachable, positive, and professional
• Is comfortable talking with customers all day
• Is dependable and punctual
• Can lift and transport booth supplies
• Works well independently
• Has sales, retail, vendor, or customer service experience preferred but not required
To Apply, Please Send:
• Your name
• Relevant experience
• Availability
• Why you would be a good fit for the position