tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post2367547630446021400..comments2024-03-25T12:47:48.791-04:00Comments on Sandy Miller Pottery & Garden: Ignoring the "knowing"Sandy Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10718069049436444431noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-38191483243837333562014-01-02T10:51:01.148-05:002014-01-02T10:51:01.148-05:00Epic!Epic!klineolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577525633756972853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-64757816340520597612013-12-10T13:47:27.985-05:002013-12-10T13:47:27.985-05:00The total this year according to the guide:
456 a...The total this year according to the guide:<br /><br />456 artists, some with double booths.<br /><br />I did not count the farm market vendors or food vendors, add another 40 if you are keeping score.<br /><br />46 potters....... <br /><br />and of course more jewelers than you can count. <br /><br />attendance, 30,000 last year at $7 a head..... I think that is a bit high but even if half came through the door, they took in $105,000. <br />If 30,000 came through the door that would be; $210,000. Oh and it was $5 to park too, but I think the fair grounds gets that. <br /><br /><br />Booth fee was $505 for a 10 x 10 booth (includes jury fee $25) Taking in $230,280 in booth fees. No idea what they charge food vendors. Soooooo Bob, feel better? <br /><br />Toss in hotel, food, gas ....... guess who's getting the money :) not the artists! Sandy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718069049436444431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-53089387482622111282013-12-10T11:17:28.772-05:002013-12-10T11:17:28.772-05:00My first year not doing Winterfair in the last doz...My first year not doing Winterfair in the last dozen years. Thanks for the affirmation Sandy and sorry for week. Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162814974524652510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-41763761838534238992013-12-10T08:38:30.052-05:002013-12-10T08:38:30.052-05:00Tracey! I was just over at your blog leaving comm...Tracey! I was just over at your blog leaving comments :) agree there has to be a better way! The last few shows I have been using clear glass puddles as price tags with a tab of museum putty to keep them in place. They look better than a big old white sticker. Had a woman ask, why is this piece of glass $28? That was it for me :)Sandy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718069049436444431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-20075153577360043402013-12-10T08:27:21.672-05:002013-12-10T08:27:21.672-05:00John, I actually thought about you! You had menti...John, I actually thought about you! You had mentioned you might want to do WinterFair again, I'd think hard. Ohio weather in Dec. and football are two big variables balancing or not balancing your checkbook. I need to sit down and count exactly how many potters were there but there was an over abundance. Two potters making the same things, bread bakers, candle holders and spoon rests, very similar glazes and paid for a corner booth were across from each other. That makes me question the show. With over 400 booths why would this happen? Oh well live and move forward :) have great holidays!Sandy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718069049436444431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-84092099114026896972013-12-10T08:20:30.230-05:002013-12-10T08:20:30.230-05:00Yep, your this year was my last year, and you see ...Yep, your this year was my last year, and you see what I did this year.... Lost 16 pounds and found new things to love! Went winter camping, took a workshop. I am too close to being one of those senior citizens to do these waste of time shows anymore. The one that did me in last year was the Carolina Designer Craftsmen. My favorite comment from that horrible experience was from a customer that asked if the building was constructed on a burial site, haha! It was that creepy! I had some folks in my studio this past weekend that went to it this year, and it seems I made a wise choice to pull out,it was even worse this year.<br />Ugh,shows, gotta be a better way!Tracey Broomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560971496423789576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-58821383964732477262013-12-10T08:19:40.221-05:002013-12-10T08:19:40.221-05:00Hi MaryLou! Thanks for stopping by :)
Hi MaryLou! Thanks for stopping by :) <br />Sandy Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10718069049436444431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-47574314175292167232013-12-10T07:51:44.924-05:002013-12-10T07:51:44.924-05:00Devastating(ly funny) review. I hate to be so sol...Devastating(ly funny) review. I hate to be so solipsitic where your pain is concerned, but I have been second-guessing myself about Winterfair ever since summertime. You just made me feel SO much better about my decision. <br /><br />Sorry you had to be the canary in the mineshaft. John Baumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10910451039953672849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-12754899222245183652013-12-10T01:34:04.129-05:002013-12-10T01:34:04.129-05:00I love your blog. You write so well. I laughed w...I love your blog. You write so well. I laughed with you and hurt for you. I' ve been there! Kudos!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930490749253042717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-24036061124485320252013-12-10T01:31:19.694-05:002013-12-10T01:31:19.694-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930490749253042717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510641744889581085.post-57762088561163389452013-12-10T01:29:49.746-05:002013-12-10T01:29:49.746-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14930490749253042717noreply@blogger.com