Yesterday was my Spring Show. I would have to call the day a success. It was hard not attending this show before. Or any spring show for that matter. I had no previous data to go off of for comparison, but I actually think that was a good thing :) We had no expectations going into the day and after we made our booth fees back...we figured it was a success!
I shared my booth with a friend that makes jewelry and some other home decor projects. We had a nice big area that fit all of our things nicely and gave us some room to work.
One thing we found out about spring shows...there is a lot going on in the spring! That same day there was a Home Show at a big convention center, a soccer tournament, a piano recital, and a dance competition just to name a few! As this may be helpful in getting people out and about, when there is so much to do, people are limited in their choices.
I do feel we had a lot of foot traffic, just not a lot of buyers. People were very quick to go by the booths and weren't carrying many bags. But I'm afraid this is probably a spring show trend.
We went ahead and signed up for this same show in the fall as we've heard it's a big show with lots of shoppers :) We also have another spring show on May 1 and 2. This is another new show, so I'll be interested to see how it turns out as well :)
I hope those of you doing shows are having much success!
You did have a nice, big area! I'm still shy about doing shows, but it looks like you got some exposure with all the foot traffic! Hope the one in the fall does well.
ReplyDeleteHi ~ found you through BeadedTail. How fun to do a craft show! We don't have a spring one here (Swift Current Saskatchewan) but I wish we did! We do have a fall one though and I know it's always a huge success. Always lots of shopping for Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Catherine
Glad to hear it went well :) I love the shelf unit thingies you have! I may steal that idea for my bags if you wouldn't mind :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your show going well! I have a month before my shows start up - but that's good - because I need the time to prepare!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great space and your shelves are wonderful! Perhaps you made some contacts you are unaware of during this show, who will buy from you in the future. I count that into my analysis of success. Of course, you won't know that till later.
ReplyDeleteEdi, I like the setup for your booth. I really like the shelves for your albums.
ReplyDeleteHOpefully, you will have more buyers at the spring show. (And my Mom--a huge show buying person-will easily spend more in the fall).
I like your nice big set up and love all the colors of your albums! It would have got my attention that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteyour set-up looks great! Love the free-standing shelves!
ReplyDeleteYour booth looked great! So nice that you had such a big area, and made money. I've done 2 shows this spring, and was a little uncertain about them, like you, but now I hope to do them every year!
ReplyDeleteI love your shelf units! Hopefully the fall show will bring you more than just foot traffic. I'm crossing my fingers for you!
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