The last time I did this show was in 2012 and I made a whopping $1200 in sales. This year I did much, much better. The committee did a GRrEAT job of bringing the crowds out. Seems like they have been promoting this show all year. And it paid off. Set up on Friday was a little frustrating as we waited about an hour and a half past our assigned set up time before we were allowed in. But, once we got in, we were able to leave our van next to the booth for the entire set up. Booth spaces are generous with at least 12 feet wide and plenty of room on the sidewalk in back for storage. We shared a wide walkway with our neighbor and used our side walls for more artwork.
Saturday started early at 9am and we made a quick sale right off the bat. Crowds came early and they weren't shy about spending money. With temps in the 60s it was too cool for the beach. Sales were brisk for us and every other artist around us, but the rain started at 1pm and everybody went home. It was quiet for the rest of the day.
Sunday was cool and windy, but the crowds came back. We had another good day of sales and we saw lots of packages go by.
Negatives for this show were minimal. Parking was 6 blocks away and the shuttle was useless. We used it only once and found that the drop off at the show was about as far away from our booth as the parking lot. But I'm pleased with the efforts of the committee to bring out the crowds. It was a good show for us and it seemed as if it was good for most artists
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Glad this show seemed much better for you. I still remember that one winter that was very rough for you in Florida. Glad things seem so much better.