Has anyone ever done the Fort Meyer's Beach Lover's Key Arts and Crafts Show? The promoter is MY Promotions. She seemed very nice when I talked to her and I am thinking about doing the show,...but I would appreciate any help...this is my first winter to do Florida shows.
Thanks, Cheryl
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Thanks Geoff for the help!
I will send you a message to find out your suggestions for shows. (I'm hoping that is what you meant by email?)
Cheryl
Yep, got your message and responded. :-)
So you dont recommend Lovers Key? I have just wriiten my check but have not sent it
Hi Marielena. That's a personal decision based on your product, price points, the costs you would have to get to the show and find lodging, and so forth. I don't know any of those things and, as I said, I have not done the show myself so I do not feel it appropriate to make an individual recommendation. I'm sorry that no AFI members have provided first-hand information, but if you need more I'm sure the promoter would be happy to talk with you before you send a check.
Hi Cheryl, I don't think I've seen anyone ask about this show before. I've never exhibited there but I live in S. Fort Myers and kayak/photograph frequently at Lover's Key, so I've driven past it a few times and stopped in once or twice.
It's a very low-end show and very informal. I can't remember the exact location of the show, but I'm pretty sure it's in a sand/dirt, unpaved "parking lot" and grassy area that's basically a wide pull-off to the back bay. Lots of traffic driving by in season, and some of it will stop and come over to see what's going on. I remember seeing it advertised in the "Things to Do" section of the local paper (Fort Myers News-Press). I wasn't doing shows the last time that I visited so I don't have much meaningful recollection of the product mix or how much might have been "buy/sell", but I seem to remember rug art, cheap jewelry, metaphysical fare, that kind of thing. Judging from your photo, I think you're 'way outta their league.
If you're looking to fill a few gaps in your schedule feel free to email me through the AFI site and I'll give you a suggestion or two.