Too many shows on the same weekend !

Well last weekend, 9-17 & 18, my sister and I did the Sandy Spring Festival. And that same weekend is the Atlanta Arts Festival in Piedmont Park and The Roswell Art Festival in the square in Roswell. I my opinion, this economy cannot sustain 3 big art shows on the same weekend. 4 years ago we were at the Roswell Arts Festival and easily did over 10 times our booth fee. Those days are gone, but I pray they will be back soon. Until then, I really wish the promoters of art show would consider what other festivals are happening , before scheduling theirs. Splash Festivals is one of the BEST art show promoters in the southeast and you can bet they check the calender first. Well if you did one of the shows this past weekend and what to share your thoughts, please do so.
Until next time.........we give the Sandy Springs Festival 1.5 thumbs up !

Holiday Fair in Greenville, SC

Well, I am a little late in writing this post, but it took me a little bit to get out of that long 2 week holiday. My sister and I did the Holiday Fair show in Greenville, SC , December 3, 4 and 5th.
This show has been held for over 30 years, so one would think that it is a good show. Well don't think anymore. I am learning that it does not matter how many years a show has been held, what matters is that it is ADVERTISED well. This show should be changed to a big Flea Market.
We applied to be in the handmade section and just on our aisle there were many "made in china" items, not to mention the other half of the convention center full of stuff like "WOW SHAMMYS", steering wheel covers, jewelry from the mart, junk and crap.
Needless to say, this was the 2nd worst show we have ever done. With the booth fee of $300.00 and the electrical of $65.00 and then the sales tax license fee of $20.00, and out travel expenses. We would have done better staying in Atlanta and doing the Sugarloaf festival.
Live and Learn ! This year 2009 WILL be a better year.