Weekly Craft Show Tips Part Four

When you are attending weekly craft shows, then you will invariably have to deal with the other vendors as often as you setup your shop. A little helpfulness, courteousness, and general friendliness will go a long way towards establishing a relationship for everyone’s benefit. I personally try to help other vendors put up their tents; in turn, they tend to help with mine.

You must never try and steal other sellers’ customers. This is the first and most important rule of inter-vender relationships. Of course, these people are also trying to make a few extra dollars. Before you call out to potential customers, make sure that he or she is not preoccupied at someone else’s booth. Not even when they are obviously walking to it. Even if you get that person to buy from you, it will be at the cost of someone else’s potential sale. This is just bad karma, really. Catch the attention of people, but not at the expense of friendships.

Vendor discounts are a good thing to consider early on in the event. It’s a usual practice to give reduced prices to fellow vendors; of course, this will mean they will be open to the idea of giving you a discount, as well. But don’t drop the price to cost, though. It’s okay to shave off a small percentage. And be consistent; offer the same discount to all the sellers.

A number of vendors will not go for a discount, however, and instead opt for a trade. Don’t be surprised if someone asked you this question, but do give it some thought. The main benefit of a trade is that you get items you want without the inclusion of money matters. So as long as you find another item to your liking, and there are no dollars involved at all, then go for it.

It is vital that you support vendors whenever it’s possible for you to do so. Try to set aside an amount of money so you can spend on your friends’ discounted goods. Try to buy from at least one vendor a week, as a rule of thumb. Not all sellers will be agreeable, though. Although some people may consider your efforts as a conspiracy, these things just can’t be helped.

May Daze at Blanchard

Blanchard, Oklahoma is the place for the May daze event, an annual festival to commemorate the onset of Spring. may Daze event is the party that draws attention to the residents and locals of Blanchard for a day full of amusement and simple fun. This year the May Daze promises even better and bigger surprises in store for the attendees and spectators. New amusements and classic/ old offerings will be in this one-day extravaganza that will send everyone in Blanchard shouting for more!

This year, Pinky and the Snakeshakers will be performing for the locals and people of Blanchard, Oklahoma. Their genre includes a more redefined Rock and Blues- according to their own standards. Pinky and the Snakeshakers have very talented members, one member started playing the guitar when he was 10 years old.

The kids will definitely have much fun at this event for they will be treated to new offerings and some classic ones too that had been the trademark of the May Daze Festival. MOnster trucks and awesome amusement rides will entertain and give smile to kids’ faces. At the festival, craft shows are also a-plenty for adults who want to buy and see interesting stuffs and curios.

At the May daze fest there are exciting and mouthwatering dishes to die for. Local restaurant owners and cooks are present to give spectators the great tasting culianry treats tehy long for. There is a barbecue cook-off and a juried Chili-Cook off that is a crowd goer event. Antique sellers of the city will also be featured in this event. It has been reported that the biggest carnival ride will be present here.

A live garage sale is there for anyone who’s willing to auction their old stuffs for charity. Proceeds for the garage sale will be for the benefit of the local chosen charity. Admission is free for all. Don’t forget to sign up and learn more details at the website below.

An Apple of Fun

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, one reason why it is nutritious is the fact that it contain lot of vitamins and minerals. What’s also good about apple is that a bite of it helps in normalizing the function of our intestines. Additionally, it is good for treatment of anaemia, heart diseases, diabetes and a lot more. Lastly, apples are unlikely to cause anyone allergic reactions. All these reasons show why an apple a day can keep doctors a day.

There is another type of fruit that has garnered a wide acclaim in terms of medicinal capabilities and that is the banana. Bananas are known to cure simple insect bites by placing the inside of the peel at the affected area. It is also known to provide instant stamina boost and protein during workouts and stressful activities.

The fruit apple is the symbol of love and beauty in Greek and Roman mythology. On the other hand in the story of William Tell, when an apple is placed in his sons head, it’s a sign that he is opting to split the apple into halves and save his son. Apples are great fruits that indeed have a history and cultural signifucance to tell. While, in the story of Adam and Eve, Adam bit on the forbidden fruit that got stuck into his throat, and thus the famous terms Adams apple.

Apple Festival usually held in North Carolina (Hendersonville) in celebration of their copious harvest of the said fruit. Fundraising is the main purpose of the said festival; it draws amateur and pros from all over the city to compete for the blue ribbon. And the rivalry is fierce, only the most deserving competitors’ and hobbyist can get in. Register early limited slots are offered for the events activities.

Apple pie baking contest are categorized into two the double crust and the single crust divisions, and is both judged based on appearance, originality and taste. Not much of a pie maker? No problem! The event is open to all, come on by to hear your favourite local bands, bet on something great at the auction. Best of all, come starving, because after the judges have had their decisions, the pies would be served for the lowest cost.

Having Fun at Craft Fairs

Most if not all of us have been in to craft events and all of us would say on how fun it can possibly be. There are also crafts fairs that are downright boring and seem to not be worth your time and energy . I know for I have been to one too. The food can be praised but the attendants are not – they must have forgotten about the word “customer service” for they are not even smiling. There are also sellers that sell goods that are not in accepted quality.

At craft fairs you are entitled to have fun and have a great time but the problem is how? How can we differentiate a bad craft fair to a good one? Every experience at craft fair should be a good and rewarding one, otherwise the whole point of going is useless. Craft fairs should be fun and engaging places to relax, unwind and have a great time.

How to distinguish a good craft fair to a not so good one? First: check the lessons or instructional classes they have and try to have a go with these questions. Are they recent? Are they relevant and in tune to what is happening around us? Are the beneficial? And if they will benefit you, will the benefit everyone else?

Second, inspect the food kiosk or counters. Look if what they offer are good and mouth enticing delicacies. Hey, it is possible that you’ll get hungry or thirsty in the event while checking out the craft fair and a good meal should leave you always in a good mood. See if the food is agreeable and for sure you will have a lot of great stops in the craft fairs.

Third, see out the place, the bazaar and the performances. Is the place a great venue to hold a craft fair? Is it safe? Are the items at the bazaar winners? Do the sellers offer respect and answer the buyers’ questions adequately? Do the performances further enrich the experience? If the answers to all of these questions are a resounding YES-then you’re indeed going to have fun at the craft fair.