All the shows this year have been less than stellar........at least here.

I'm very seriously thinking about doing home shows from now on.

Hazel

Sorry about your show Laura. I think the sponsors should let you know ahead of time if commercial items are to be sold. I remember one craft show t the senior center that I used to frequent. The director did absolutely no advertising and it was terrible.

So far, we have had two great shows. One in Minot really good, and the other in another town--not bad.
But it does really irrate me, when non crafting things are allowed--like boxes of import stuff,-- etc. Maybe by letting the sponsors of the craft shows how unhappy people are--things could be better next year!

Laura,
Sorry ya'll had a disapointment. Our biggest show had less people this yr too and it had major advertising. I think the economy played a role here. Mother and I were going to do a holiday open house and about 40 people gave email addy's but only one showed any interest and as luck would have it what she wanted we can't find the fabric for anymore. Maybe everybody's luck will get a little better. This "season"(Nov 1 thru present) I've sold about 400.00 just by word of mouth and at least I didn't have to pack it all up and sit in a booth all day for that! LOL.
Happy Holidays!
Susan in Bama

I'm sorry you had such a bad show ,Laura. It even hurts worse when you "Expect" it to be a good show. Been there - done
that --- Hugs to you ~~~

What was really bad in this show is that she sent out letters saying how she was going to strictly enforce the "homemade crafts" only rule. I thought that would mean "no imports". She had complaints the past few years and that is why the letter came out. So you can imagine those crafters that read that, assumed she meant what she said, then only to find some booths even more import than before (the one selling out of the "made in china" boxes was over the top).

I can only imagine how many crafters will be searching for another show.