Only seven weeks to go!
Festival is coming LOTS quicker than I would like. Then, again, maybe not. It is actually seven and a half weeks away, but the tents start to go up October 9. Then the now-deserted field of weeds starts to look like something is going to happen. And is it ever. In just one and a half short weeks from the tent raising, the grounds will be transformed into a wonderful setting for exhibitors to display their personally made wares, and food vendors to heat up those pots and get the wonderful fragrances wafting out, just calling the tastebuds to try that fried rice, or the crawfish ettouffee, or the hot funnel cakes. And the Fine Arts Market tent will host many fine artists who will be showing their talent in many areas - watercolor, pastel, potters, acrylic, oils, photography, weaving, fine jewelry, pewter sculptures....such great fun. All 300-plus exhibitors will have wonderful items.
Although we still have about 15 openings, things are progressing well. We have some wonderful new exhibitors this year, with really outstanding items offered for sale.
In spite of the high gas prices and dip in the economy, I'm still optimistic that "they will come" and buy gifts, both personal and holiday giving gifts. We have some of the most wonderful things, and the prices are simply very reasonable for artist-made goods, both fine arts and crafts. And our things are definitely NOT items you will find in Big Box stores (Gee, I really hate that term!). Our exhibitors are required to personally make or embellish their goods (I really don't expect exhibitors to make the tee or sweat shirts they embroider or tie dye or silk screen or embellish with lace and buttons).
I'm getting anxious. I love to see just what all will be there in the booths. And getting to talk with the makers and artists is just really great. Makes the items seem that much more special.
Hope you get a chance to get out this fall and shop, buy fresh produce....just get out and see the world in it's glorious Fall coat.
Although we still have about 15 openings, things are progressing well. We have some wonderful new exhibitors this year, with really outstanding items offered for sale.
In spite of the high gas prices and dip in the economy, I'm still optimistic that "they will come" and buy gifts, both personal and holiday giving gifts. We have some of the most wonderful things, and the prices are simply very reasonable for artist-made goods, both fine arts and crafts. And our things are definitely NOT items you will find in Big Box stores (Gee, I really hate that term!). Our exhibitors are required to personally make or embellish their goods (I really don't expect exhibitors to make the tee or sweat shirts they embroider or tie dye or silk screen or embellish with lace and buttons).
I'm getting anxious. I love to see just what all will be there in the booths. And getting to talk with the makers and artists is just really great. Makes the items seem that much more special.
Hope you get a chance to get out this fall and shop, buy fresh produce....just get out and see the world in it's glorious Fall coat.