Arrr me hearties...
Being a rookie if you will I am learning that my delusion of grandeur are just that, delusions.
I will be as objective as I can about this event as possible.
The event actually starts right after the Coast Guard Festival. (which makes me curious if the people of Grand Haven are 'feastivaled' out)
Actual days of the event that Vendor/artist are apart of the event is the weekend.
Friday, Day Zero, Set up. Wet, rainy, cold (compared to the out of normal upper 90 degree Fahrenheit upper 60's is cold) and razor edged winds coming off Lake Michigan. The event opened to a free day for the public at 5 pm. However the weather certainly kept the public away.
Saturday, Day one, Slow, very sparse for patrons. still windy, easy up took a hit, need to find repair parts. though I fared better than the poor soul who lost the $800 easy up canopy that took flight on Friday afternoon
Sunday, Day two, dead until about 3pm when sales really picked up by leaps and bounds.
made excellent sales.
Upside, making bank and then some.
Down side, Had to be in some form of "Period Clothing"
All in all I recommend this to those that are actually starting out.
for veteran Merchants not so much unless dressing up is a normal thing.
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Thanks for the review Holz and glad that you found it worthwhile. The period costume would have been fun (I think!).
Oh, a lidden box. I know what that is. I just hadn't heard of a treen. It looks like you do a good job on those. Thanks for showing me a piece of your work.
Sounds pretty interesting. I bet that could be fun. What is a treen?
The Michigan Pirate Festival was from August 5th - 11th.
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Ha ha Geri, you always seem to fit your answers to the post.
Holz, when was this event? What type of art work do you do?
Glad you took home some treasure. Would hate to have you walk the plank of no sales.