moniek Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 There is a festival on May 6th (12x12, $75.00 fee, one day), and another one on May 26 and 27 (10x10, $25.00 fee). Does anyone do shows that close together? Thought about doing both, but not sure? I will definetly do the May 26 and 27. Okay, you guys, help me decide!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 At year end they would be if you were participating in more than one Christmas fair. You will be busy during the 3 week interim replenishing things but if you have all your ingredients and supplies ready to go it is doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suef Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Are the shows close in location, where some of the same people might be going through? You might want to consider doing both, when people see you at multiple shows they remember, and they begin looking for you at future shows. Just depends if your physical and emotional health will take it!! My first show of the season is this Saturday, the first of three in a row, then a week off, then 3 in a row. I will be exhausted and sooooo sick of candles by the end of april, but spring shows are big around here and I prefer not to do summer shows, when the kids are home from college and I want more family time, so this carries me thru till fall when we have a similar schedule. Good luck whatever you decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMercier Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I don't think that's too close. Normally at the end of the year I have two in the same weekend. I've had one where I ordered extra supplies and was able to go home and make a few more. I've done those before, so I know the crowd and what they are looking for. These two are a few weeks apart and I feel it gives you time to re-up your supplies. The show I'm doing in April (two day) I went during December and scoped it out and I had to get a feeling for the crowd and what they were looking for. I also go by how many people they normally have and what is possible for me to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I dont think those are too close together, you have a lot of time in the middle if you need to do a bunch of restocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniek Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Is $75.00 a reasonable fee for one day? Its from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosebay_1999 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 That fee seems reasonable to me. I just submitted booth fees for 2 shows in March that are one day each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaxWonders Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Is $75.00 a reasonable fee for one day? Its from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. That kind of depends on the area - I live in Wisconsin and the shows cost MUCH more than that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alajane Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 That is, if you don't live in the south!! May in Alabama is beginning to get questionable for candles, but if it's not too hot where you are, I'd definitely go for them both!Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniek Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 I live in Georgia. It gets hot and humid here to!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashlie K Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I am doing 2 shows back to back come April...April 2 and April 9I am paying $80 for the first show and the other is ALOT less lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 From about October to December, I did a show just about every weekend. Some weekends, I had two at the same time at different locations. DH did one and I did the other. Go for both shows - it's great exposure. And you still have plenty of time to get ready for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret Buddy 4 U Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 It's not too close. Now close is doing a show the day after another show and we're guilty of doing that two or three times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle110 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I don't think they are to close, I shows back to back in one weekend, even duiring Xmas season, I just get very organized and plan ahead for stock and pack both up seperately so I can unload one and load the other the next day. NO the booth fee is reasonable, I have one show that is one day and is $90, you will have to see how well you do, at this I do about 15x booth fee so I don't mind paying that much for a one day show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 You wanna talk close eh? This is my schedule next week:Sat 11th - 9-4 (Booth Fee $60 for 10x20)Sat 18th - 9-4 (Booth Fee $45 for 10x20)Fri 17th - 3-9Sat 18th - 9-6Sun 19th - 11-3 (Booth Fee for this 3 day show is $575 for a 10X15) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire and Ice Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I had a fall last year where I did two HUGE festivals, both three day show with over 75,000customers. Fri, Sat, Sun, both weekends! Booth fees were $300.00 for each show. I began pouring for thos shows in mid July and they were in early Oct. I poured over 1200 candles! You have to plan your year of shows but what you are talking about is very doable if you plan it out and start pouring ahead of time. Then you don't feel rushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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