Ellen and I held a booth @ the Walnut Festival this past weekend. This is our first time holding a booth other than the time when Mary helped us sell at the Laurel Festival sharing a booth with Jenny and Julie. The Heather park was closed off for the festival. One section was for the carnival and the other was for art and craft vendors. We had high hopes for the weekend. The weather was good and the spaces were spacious. When the actual time came, it was quite disappointing. The Festival was a lot smaller than what we imagined. There was definitely more children and families than the other festivals we've visited. Maybe because the festival was spread out and held for four days instead of just a weekend. We only had the weekend. I think it would have been too much to be there for the entire time.
I think the hardest part was lugging all the products, tables, chairs, and tent from the parking to the grassy area. The distance was not far, but the grass and gates didn't make it easy.
The festival was discouraging, but we did receive plenty of good feedback for our new products. We're excited and plan to go for more festivals and markets. We met this woman who made jewelry and had a booth next to us. We exchanged info and we may even see each other in upcoming events. Next times going to be better! I am sure of it.
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