Artsfest is one of our very favorite events. Extremely well run, great crowds, great customers, phenomenal volunteers and staff, beautiful venue, great area. Setup is uncomplicated, although you may have to dolly a ways if you are on the 'wooded path', but they have big 4 wheel dollies to use, and if you have a disability, they are on the spot with golf carts to tote your stuff. Break down is smooth, and you can set up a day early and break down on Monday if you prefer. I guess some folks don't like the booth fee - $50 plus 14%, but they earn every penny. Constant crowds, great 'shoes' and lots and lots and lots of bags full of purchases. Out of 166 booths (no doubles) I did find ONE buy/sell- Hudson River Inlay. Beautiful stuff but I am pretty sure if the guy working the booth has ever touched a piece of wood it was a pencil. Tough show to get into, but very worthwhile. Many Thanks to Melissa and her fantastic team!
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Thanks for this info, Alan -- but so many people don't know where this show is, so a tip to everyone who comes in with show reviews -- please put in the entire name of the show, location and dates.
Here's an article I just came across about the show with photos of the prize winners and more details: http://smnewsnet.com/archives/392962/artsfest-15-a-fine-arts-festiv...
This sounds like a really terrific show. One question - and this happens time and again - what state? Reference to Hudson Valley made me wonder if New York, but that's just the product. Drives me nuts when all this info is given except something so very significant!
Nice that show offers golf carts for us with disabilities. I have to pass on a lot of shows, especially at high altitudes out west. I can stand and sell all day, but a few minutes moving is tough when you're on oxygen. Too bad more shows don't offer this helpful service.
personally I am getting tired of seeing Hudson valley inlay at juried shows that require the artist to be there. the word needs to get out. they are showing the same stuff they showed in the 90s not that in itself is bad....it is that they are a manufactured item.