Spring Shows

[orangeman]

I've heard from some folks that Spring shows have been a bust, especially in the North. Some said weather was not a factor.

But I'm here to tell ya that so far the Spring shows I've done here in the South have been fantastic. The show in Fairhope, AL was a record setter. Too good because it was exhausting to prepare for the the next show in an Atlanta suburb last weekend. That show was good too. Next show is Mother's Day and then again on Memorial Day weekend.

Next year I won't sign up for 4 Spring shows unless I know I will have enough to sell.

I must say the show we did in Acworth, GA last weekend was very well organized. Splash is the sponsor. We showed up Saturday AM at 7 to register/unload. They had volunteers that unloaded everything and I moved the truck to vendor parking within 10-15 minutes. Then when we took down on Sunday PM there were volunteers that helped us take down the tent and load the truck. It was wonderful. And during the show volunteers came around with water/soft drinks and snacks - apples, bananas, chips, granola bars etc. The show sponsors are truly amazing. Third show we have done with them.

 

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[Scrolling Steve]

Congrats Brian !...Sounds like you are having a great spring !  

[lawson56]

Brian,sounds like you had a Fantastic time.Hope all your shows go as Great!!  

[Iguanadon]

Great to hear Brian, congrats.

 

Yesterday the wife and I took the ferry over to Southport, NC to check out their spring craft show and I was kicking myself the entire time we were walking around because I wasn't aware of it and therefore didn't sign up for it.  It was fabulous.  Over 100 vendors in a nice organized area... 2 days long, I'd have made a killing.  It's on my list for next year now.

 

Oh, and the same place has a 3 day event at July 4th... and the deadline was last week...  UGH!

Edited April 15, 2017 by Iguanadon

[ike]

glad to hear you have had good shows.

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[hawkeye10]

I've heard from some folks that Spring shows have been a bust, especially in the North. Some said weather was not a factor.

 

But I'm here to tell ya that so far the Spring shows I've done here in the South have been fantastic. The show in Fairhope, AL was a record setter. Too good because it was exhausting to prepare for the the next show in an Atlanta suburb last weekend. That show was good too. Next show is Mother's Day and then again on Memorial Day weekend.

 

Next year I won't sign up for 4 Spring shows unless I know I will have enough to sell.

 

I must say the show we did in Acworth, GA last weekend was very well organized. Splash is the sponsor. We showed up Saturday AM at 7 to register/unload. They had volunteers that unloaded everything and I moved the truck to vendor parking within 10-15 minutes. Then when we took down on Sunday PM there were volunteers that helped us take down the tent and load the truck. It was wonderful. And during the show volunteers came around with water/soft drinks and snacks - apples, bananas, chips, granola bars etc. The show sponsors are truly amazing. Third show we have done with them.

 

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Brian that sounds like fun for all. Did you take any pictures?

[WayneMahler]

Sounds like a great time and sales. Always happy to hear when people do good. 

[amazingkevin]

Great to hear Brian, congrats.

 

Yesterday the wife and I took the ferry over to Southport, NC to check out their spring craft show and I was kicking myself the entire time we were walking around because I wasn't aware of it and therefore didn't sign up for it.  It was fabulous.  Over 100 vendors in a nice organized area... 2 days long, I'd have made a killing.  It's on my list for next year now.

 

Oh, and the same place has a 3 day event at July 4th... and the deadline was last week...  UGH!

My goodness the luck of the Irish you have!

[orangeman]

Brian that sounds like fun for all. Did you take any pictures?

No pics. I should have. A very nice polite crowd. Most well behaved kids I have ever seen at a show!

 

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