I'm glad that today is my last outdoor show of the year. As I look back on the season, here are some Challenges crafters deal with when exhibiting outdoors:
weather: from 90 degree heat to 40 degree chilly mornings. Three days of rain creating huge ruts big enough to devour a small child in the craft area from vans, trucks, and trailers as they haul our goods to our set-up spot. High winds. Cement blocks can only do so much against 45 MPH wind gusts. Unreliable forecasts prevent crafters from setting up when wind gusts and thunderstorms are predicted.
In my opinion, a greater percentage of attendees of indoor shows are serious buyers. They come to shop. Fall shows run late in the season and closer to the gift giving season. It gives me great joy when I hear stories of how this scarf or that hat will go to a friend or family member for Christmas. Making items in the $8.00 to $15.00 range makes my items for sale an affordable gift.
My first indoor show this year is the Noon Optimist show on October 19th in Wapakoneta. I have never exhibited at this show but have heard many good things. I hope to see you there. It is the closest show to the Lima area that I will be exhibiting. My other shows this year take me to Mansfield, Bucyrus, and Hilliard.
For those who have picked up my card at the various shows, don't hesitate to call or write me with your order. I keep lots of stock on hand and should have most anything you need that I can mail to you.
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