Art Festival results...

[bearfretworks]

......or should I say "non"results from last weekend's juried show.

I setup the night before the event during a tornado warning. Suffice it to say it was a tad windy. Saturday morning was sunny with winds steady at 30mph, with gusts to 65 mph. I watched 3 different vendors loose their tents to the wind.......we were okay.

Sunday was sunny with a light breeze at 15 mph.

The crowds never materialized. From what I heard, and saw last year, there is usually such a crush of people that you have to wait in line to get into the booths. This year there was never a crowd. Weather, economy, whatever....crowds were light and wallets were tight.

I did make back all my expenses (entry fees, insurance, gas, food, display purchases, etc....) and a little profit. I also learned that I must accept credit cards. I did meet a BUNCH of wonderful folks, both vendors and browsers, and made many good connections. A few orders came about as well.

My biggest sellers were scripture word art and ornaments Three bowls were also sold.

[GrayBeard Phil]

Nice booth setup. Good looking turnings.

But ah, em.... Crowds in the "Crowds" shot? I know you stated low turn-out, but that ain't low, that's just plain non-existence.

Blame it on the weather I guess.

Phil

[Mike Crosa]

Beautiful booth. A shame there was such a low turnout. It looks like a beautiful day.

[workin for wood]

That's great to here Barry. I think the turnout issue is happening everywhere. Is that you in the photo? You don't look old enough to be retired if that's you.

[bearfretworks]

Thanks folks.

Originally Posted by workin for wood

That's great to here Barry. I think the turnout issue is happening everywhere. Is that you in the photo? You don't look old enough to be retired if that's you.

Yep, that be me

[minowevie]

beautifull bowls Barry.. can't see the fretwork very well. but they look pretty from hear. your friend Evie