jenn624 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Has anyone else ever had a booth at a Civil War reenactment? I got a call asking me to come to one, and I'm not sure I'd sell much soap or candles, but it'd sure be an interesting couple of days. Anyone have any experiences or insights they'd like to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franu61 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 oooh ooh I'd go just to watch, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SliverOfWax Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I would be there in a booth with bells on my toes.But...when I was doing shows, I never turned one down.People piss and moan about not being able to find venues to sell their products. Shows are everywhere. This is a prime example of thinking outside of the box.I would probably change the names of some of my scents to go with the theme of the show. I would have huge fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Agree with Sliver... that would be fun.. and think of the names you could put on some candles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttercup Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I have sold at the reenactments and did very well. All they purchased was simple uncolored cp soap. They did not buy the colors or pretty swirls. Salves sold very well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyCandles Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 IMO, even though a venue is not craft specific, an audience is an audience. I would go for a larger crowd over a smaller crowd anyday. I agree that renaming your scents would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 I've done shows where they had Civil War reenactments; particular town battles; encampments; civil war life, etc. I live in the Shenandoah Valley and the place is crawling with Civil War battlefields and towns with lots of history. I always do well at shows with reenactments. People come to watch and for the fun of going to the craft show. I wouldn't change my products just for the show because they are so common here but if you want to go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysj Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 That sounds like it would be soooooooooooooooo much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn624 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 Provided I can get the day off at work, I'm going to give it a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Ok, here comes the Gloom Crew. I would LOVE to do that show, just like the others have said, and I'd do it in a heartbeat. But............ I don't know if I'd "take off" a job, where you KNOW you are going to make at least some money, to go to a show you haven't been to before and have no idea how it will go. I've heard, and have experienced for myself, that show sales have dropped off in recent years, even known money makers. If you feel comfortable GO FOR IT !! You might make a lot, and get repeat customers. But I just know I'd have to think about it, especially if I was going to ask off from my regular job. But, that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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