New to the business - where to apply in Michigan?

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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on February 4, 2010 at 6:17pm

Fourth of July - South Haven and Saugatuck, back to back one day shows only 20 minutes apart. Holland and Muskegon also have shows that weekend.

Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

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Permalink Reply by Connie Mettler on February 4, 2010 at 7:08pm

Those are good choices, Larry. Plus, they wouldn't be expensive to do.

Just remembered another - Leeper Park in South Bend - late June.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Kaye on February 4, 2010 at 7:28pm

Frankfort-August show

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Permalink Reply by Jim Bellis on February 5, 2010 at 11:40pm

Petoskey, I believe is the 3rd Saturday in July. Only a one day event but very nice setting.

Charlevoix, 2nd week in October. This is a 3 day event. Last year it was cold so plan for a heater!

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Permalink Reply by Connie Mettler on February 6, 2010 at 2:30pm

Yes, I'd imagine it would be taking a chance going to Charlevoix in October. What three day event is this?

Jim Bellis said:

Petoskey, I believe is the 3rd Saturday in July. Only a one day event but very nice setting.

Charlevoix, 2nd week in October. This is a 3 day event. Last year it was cold so plan for a heater!

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Kaye on February 6, 2010 at 7:35pm

Charlevoix Apple Fest...best if your local,loco and like the chance of snow while hovering in your tent.
Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Connie Mettler on February 6, 2010 at 10:43pm

Could be fabulous -- but I'm thinking in the summer it is the summer people who are buying -- do local people have any money?

I know about these very cool portable heaters --- think we got ours at a feed store, definitely part of the art fair equipment inventory.

Kevin Kaye said:

Charlevoix Apple Fest...best if your local,loco and like the chance of snow while hovering in your tent.
Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Sara Youngman on February 9, 2010 at 9:26pm

Great ideas all - over the 4th I'll be at a convention in Dearborn which has a 2-day Marketplace - their equivalent of an indoor art/craft fair where I can 'buy' a table for either 1 or 2 days. Last year did 1 day and didn't make a lot of money, plane fare - it was in Pittsburgh - so thought I'd try both days this year. But it means I'm missing out on a lot of fairs - I'd love to do Muskegon as I have a lot of friends there. Maybe next year, when my convention is in Portland, OR and I won't be able to afford to send boxes of art all that way.

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Permalink Reply by CHRISTIE MICHALOS-KANIEWSKI on April 27, 2010 at 9:38am

I'm new at this too and have just received my acceptance at the South Haven Art Fair on July 4. I hope I made a good choice. I visited it last year and there were gobs of people around but I don't know if they were buying or not. Can anyone give me some feedback on the show as to what I can expect? Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on April 27, 2010 at 10:55am

South Haven can be an exceptional show. Make sure to ask for a space you can park your van behind and get there very early (while it's dark) because the parking spaces behind the booths go fast. Also, if it's not too late make sure to apply to Saugatuck for the day before. They are only about a half hour apart and make a great combination.

Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

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Permalink Reply by CHRISTIE MICHALOS-KANIEWSKI on April 27, 2010 at 12:27pm

Larry, I appreciate the tips on parking very much and relieved to know the show should be a good one. I'm finding Insiders to be so valuable a site for help and info like this!! I'm headed to Syracuse, IN for a small show on the 3rd. Lots of vacationers there as well! Thanks!

Larry Berman said:

South Haven can be an exceptional show. Make sure to ask for a space you can park your van behind and get there very early (while it's dark) because the parking spaces behind the booths go fast. Also, if it's not too late make sure to apply to Saugatuck for the day before. They are only about a half hour apart and make a great combination.

Larry Berman
Digital Jury Services
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

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Permalink Reply by Connie Mettler on April 27, 2010 at 4:03pm

Sounds like you'll have a few very busy days, Christie. Best wishes.

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