125 CSL Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Local Arts and Crafts event. I went today for a few reasons, mostly I wanted to find out if these people were making money. Perhaps make a few friends in the Arts and Crafts in this area. For the most part everyone was nice and talkative. Only one would actually get into how much he had made and expenses. He was going to be there for the whole of the event so his total expenses for the even are 1200. His current sales at the time I was there noon today was 1822. So not only did he cover his expenses already but has made a nice little profit, with several more days to go in the event. This guy had a lot of small turned items. Bracelets for 30, all made of many different types of wood. None of the items he had up were over the 500 dollar range. No scroll saw items, as close as it got was a guy who had made some boxes with a band saw. Another guy there was making picture frames out of old reclaimed wood. Stuff I am not sure I would use, knowing a lot of that old paint has lead in it. He did not tell me he was selling a lot, but got the impression he had done very well. The frame prices were also in the lower range, 20 to 50. www.redriverrevel.com The space rental is 750 for the week, there is also a half week price. The event is every day, starts right at 11:00, closing down midnightish. So it would not be for the faint of heart. lawson56, Lucky2, Sparkey and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Thanks for the pictures Craig, they all were nice. That must be a hot spot to have an event that last all week. Looks like you had a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 4, 2016 Report Share Posted October 4, 2016 Thanks for sharing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Very interesting Craig, thanks for sharing the pictures with us. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Interesting photos. Always enjoy seeing others work. Was great the one guy opened up to you. I don't disclose numbers when I get asked but will say honestly how I am doing, good fair you get the idea. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 It's interesting it's an event that goes on during the week. Didn't see many customers in the shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125 CSL Posted October 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) It's interesting it's an event that goes on during the week. Didn't see many customers in the shots. I made an effort to not get to many in the shots. I would guess around 100, more in the food court then in the arts area. Not bad I think for a Tuesday from 11am to a little after 12 noon when I left. Amazing for this area. Really horrid in supporting events and sports teams. More people late in the day when the live music starts. I was happy to learn these people were making money and not just there to get their name out. Edited October 5, 2016 by 125 CSL dgman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks for the pictures ,movie an all. Local Arts and Crafts event. I went today for a few reasons, mostly I wanted to find out if these people were making money. Perhaps make a few friends in the Arts and Crafts in this area. For the most part everyone was nice and talkative. Only one would actually get into how much he had made and expenses. He was going to be there for the whole of the event so his total expenses for the even are 1200. His current sales at the time I was there noon today was 1822. So not only did he cover his expenses already but has made a nice little profit, with several more days to go in the event. This guy had a lot of small turned items. Bracelets for 30, all made of many different types of wood. None of the items he had up were over the 500 dollar range. No scroll saw items, as close as it got was a guy who had made some boxes with a band saw. Another guy there was making picture frames out of old reclaimed wood. Stuff I am not sure I would use, knowing a lot of that old paint has lead in it. He did not tell me he was selling a lot, but got the impression he had done very well. The frame prices were also in the lower range, 20 to 50. www.redriverrevel.com The space rental is 750 for the week, there is also a half week price. The event is every day, starts right at 11:00, closing down midnightish. So it would not be for the faint of heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Craig ,looks like ya had a great time.I saw a lot of Cool stuff.some Very Talented Artist,Craftsmen.Thanks for the pics,and clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 T get into a sale like that This would become a job rather than a hobby. Just my opinion .IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpardue Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I am from this area before I was relocated to North Carolina. I have family members that do the revel and have made good money at it - really depends on the weather sense it is outside all week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 Thanks for the pictures. I went to a three day craft fair in West Virginia last month. There were at least 200 vendors there and not one with scrollsaw work.mostly cutting boards and bowls. We have been going for a few years and have never seen scrollsaw work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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