Shows or Pinic for Georgia Scrollers

[Rick-H]

I just might come and I am in Iowa. Some of the comments I am seeing here are what keep many picnics form ever happening. People stating I will come if it convenient, if it is not too far, what within an hour drive, nobody is definate they are coming. Second thing is someone has to plan it. I what I have been involved with SAW on the expos here are a few things you need to keep in mind.
The show area needs to be maybe 20,000 square feet. You need motels close, approximately 100-150 rooms, and at a low price. Someone needs to sign to pay for the hall, if not enough people attend and the event goes in the hole someone is out the money. You need about 10 people minimum and up to 30 to help in setup and getting the vendors in and setting up dinners and seminars if you are going to have them. Someone needs to contact all the vendors and get them to commit if they will come. Advertising need to be done. And a whole lot more.

[BobD]

I think it depends on what you want to accomplish. If you want to put on an event, like the Texas Scroll Saw Picnic, the Mid-West Scroll Saw Trade Show, or the SAW Expo, you will need the things Rick outlined.

But, when Dale Whisler started the picnics, it was a picnic on his property. Scrollers got together, interacted, swapped stories and techniques, and just had a good time with people who shared similar interests. That can be as simple as booking a pavilion at a local park!

Bob