Part One of the Craft Show Year-End Review
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by: RickAmorey
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After going through so many craft shows during 2008, I thought it would be good to write about the events of the year. How was it for the craftspeople? And what areas needed improvement? What steps could we take?
But first, let's have a short history lesson: This is our thirteenth year of selling stuff at local craft fairs; how time flies by! This year, we were able to sell items at five different craft shows: Of these, a church organized one, two were local schools, and two were the brainchildren of charitable institutions. Four of these events were held in November, and the last one was held at the last month of the year. We were considering another show in December, but ultimately decided against it.
The one held at the church was a rather slow one. Maybe it was because it was our first time setting a booth at this particular location and we weren't used to it. We've been to other fairs in the past as shoppers, though. So it may even have been bad timing on our part. From the years we've been going, attendance has dramatically decreased.
As it happens, it wasn't just me; fellow craftspeople have been going to the show for some years were saying this as well. Most of the purchasers were people who were from the congregation, and there's a theory that the show was held a bit too early in November 1. People may also have been saving up, as this is the time when the recession had started to become quite apparent.
Bottom line, I think these two factors combined made the craft show a lot less enticing to potential buyers. People weren't in the right mood to buy crafts for the holidays, and even people thinking ahead were careful not to spend too much. Profits were low, yes, but that's how things are in a business. We may not be around next year's show if the economy doesn't pick up.
Huh. I've written quite a bit, as it seems. Excuse me for rambling on so much about it; I'll try to summarize my thoughts better the next time. Until I get to the other four fairs, I'll be seeing you!
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You will never run out of opportunities to earn when you know the schedule of Craft Shows located close to your area. Visit Craft Fairs as often as you can, and do well in your business like Rick Amorey!
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