It’s that craft show registration time of year. Actually it’s past that time of year, for most summer shows at least. My craft show schedule should consist of more than one show…alas.
I’ve been tripped up by several things regarding show registrations, mostly because two of my main venues have gotten a little weird for me and I’ve decided not to participate. I’ll miss those venues more than I can say, but one must make hard business decisions. Looking for new show and festival venues is like shopping for a new doctor or dentist – a long and painful process that must be done, but if you find a good one you can stick with it for a long time. The two venues I’ve deleted from my schedule accounted for four shows during the year, and I have no idea how to make up for them.
The Art and Wine Festival in Cannon Falls, MN is on the docket (see the 2016 Events tab above) and I’m looking forward to it. I’ve got one registration ready to be sent out next week, plus another that’s put me on the fence – I can’t decide if I really want to do it or not. Summertime craft shows will probably see me as a customer and researcher instead of a vendor; perhaps I’ll find some good venues in my travels, ones I can participate in next summer. I’ll also keep my eyes open for late fall and winter shows, something I didn’t care to do when I had a day job because there was never enough time.
I remain occupied with supplying my Etsy shop and two brick and mortars with my wares, and I’m happy about that. Being new to a life sans day job I’m still a little discombobulated, but I have no doubt everything will unfold as it should.
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