Just got back from Chicago last night after doing thge above listed show. Show is in downtown Arlington Heights on the two main cross streets. Easy set up and tear down. Can drive right to your booth. Set up is two flights, one for each side of the street. Allows first flight to get in, unpack and park before the second flight. Parking very close by.
Weather was great both days, sunny and in the mid 70's. Cool breeze most of the time. Town folk really ome out to support the festival. My sales were up almost 40% over last year. Although heat may have been a factor last year. In the 90's. Saturday had difficulty closing booth as customers kept coming in. Sold over $250 after 5:00 pm. Show folks and city workers were great. Was tearing down and had a low blood sugar event. Show folks, city workers and even a couple of patrons in the restraunt came out to help Carole finish the teardown and load out. Amy Amdur wouldn't let me get up to help with the finish. Said let let the others do it and made me sit. Nice when the show director cares about her artists like that. After a big glass of orange juice, I was OK but really tired. It's really nice when strangers pitch in to help without being asked.
Gotta go. Leave for the Berkshires tomorrow for the weekend show. Way things are going, Won't have any inventory left. Got to complain about something. Here's hoping the weather is good wherever tou may be traveling this weekend. Be safe and good luck to you.
Ed Schmidt
Wooden Toys
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and also geri's post on the show.
The show was good for me too, sales were about the same as last year. Amy stopped by twice to mention that a couple had talked to her about commissioning me and both times said she really hoped I'd be hearing from them. I agree that she cares about her artists. She expects us to treat the show as professionally as she does. Her shows are expensive but I haven't seen many shows as well attended as hers. For anyone new to an Amdur show, be sure to bring your picture ID when you check in... I've made the mistake of parking far away from the check in point and leaving my purse in the car with my helper.