Iguanadon Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Just wrapped up my first 2 day event with slightly above average success selling a total of 56 pieces and now my focus is on a big event I have coming up April 29. My first time doing this one, but it's back in my old home town and I'm looking forward to it. Town of Cary Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival. I received my packet of information and from what I can tell there will be 160 or more vendors! This is the 24th year they've held it and they seem to have everything very organized. It's a 1 day event. The summer version called Lazy Daze is in August and is 2 days. I've applied and will find out if I've been selected sometime in May. It is HUGE! One of the biggest arts and crafts events on the east coast. I just hope I get accepted. I have a lot of cutting to do as I want to be sure I have enough stock on hand. Especially the kids dinosaurs as this event in 3 weeks has a lot of focus on kids activities. http://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival Everyone cross your fingers for no rain that day. Iggy Edited April 3, 2017 by Iguanadon jbrowning, lawson56, Lucky2 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Glad to hear you did good Iggy. The next one sounds exciting. Have a great show. Iguanadon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Oh cool, I just noticed they really do a nice job with their website... I went to ARTISTS and they broke everything out by category, I clicked on WOOD... scrolled down and there I was! :-) http://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival/artists/wood Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Good Luck, Scott ! Iguanadon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Moose Nugget Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Good luck with the show, Iggy and make sure to let us know how it goes. Iguanadon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Be prepared for Lazy Days. I lived in Cary 17 years and for some strange reason that Saturday was the hottest day of the year for probably 14 or those 17 years. I am talking 105-110 or higher heat index days. For those who never heard about a heat index day, basically it means between the sun, wind (or lack of), the heat and humidity it fells like 105 - 110. Edited April 3, 2017 by NC Scroller amazingkevin and Iguanadon 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Be prepared for Lazy Days. I lived in Cary 17 years and for some strange reason that Saturday was the hottest day of the year for probably 14 or those 17 years. I am talking 105-110 or higher heat index days. For those who never heard about a heat index day, basically it means between the sun, wind (or lack of), the heat and humidity it fells like 105 - 110. Ha! Oh, I know. I lived in Cary for 20 years and you're exactly right, it always seemed to be the hottest day of the summer for Lazy Daze. My wife said "You signed up for that??? Are you nuts??? I won't be sitting there with you!" LOL And it's also now a 2 day event! I may sweat off 30 pounds... which would be a good thing... Heat Index is the southern version of Wind Chill. ;-) Edited April 3, 2017 by Iguanadon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 I got curious what vendors were going to be on either side of me so I started looking through all of the artist categories... this guy is beside me, he does pet portraits. When folks leave his booth after hearing his price of $175, they'll love stepping next door and buying a wooden version of their favorite pet instead for only $25 bucks. :-D http://jimmydog.com/index.php?top=cp&second=Latest%20Works amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lehner Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Reading about all of you doing shows is giving me the idea that I should do one or two again this fall Have not done a show since November of 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Reading about all of you doing shows is giving me the idea that I should do one or two again this fall Have not done a show since November of 2010 It'll be like going thru a time machine for you. ;-) Be sure you can accept credit cards, it's just about a necessity these days. I recommend Square. I used PayPal, but their device wouldn't work with my new phone (Google Pixel) so I switched to Square and I haven't had a single hiccup with it. I only got the free swiper, I didn't go with the chip reader. It really isn't necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Well Scott when are you turning in your resignation at your full time job? I believe your about ready to go puzzle's big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Well Scott when are you turning in your resignation at your full time job? I believe your about ready to go puzzle's big time. I wish. LOL I've crunched the numbers and it simply isn't possible. I'm fortunate enough to have a job that pays me well and there's no way I could come close to matching it. So, I'm stuck enjoying my hobby as a hobby. I will continue to enjoy things once retirement comes in a dozen years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Good Luck on your Upcoming events.Congrats on your recent one.I know you will be a Big Hit. Iguanadon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Iggy, Hope you get into the Lazy Daze August show. We did it for a about 4 years when it was downtown on the streets. Sales got progressively worse every year. Folks told us that there were more competing events every year and that's why sales went down. The show used to attract much bigger crowds. Maybe that's why they went to two days instead of one. bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Iggy, Hope you get into the Lazy Daze August show. We did it for a about 4 years when it was downtown on the streets. Sales got progressively worse every year. Folks told us that there were more competing events every year and that's why sales went down. The show used to attract much bigger crowds. Maybe that's why they went to two days instead of one. bb Interesting. I came across the map for vendors from last year and noticed they had moved it slightly to surround Town Hall, etc, rather than up and down Chatham and Academy Streets. I also counted over 330 vendor spaces. I look forward to being accepted and having information to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Just wrapped up my first 2 day event with slightly above average success selling a total of 56 pieces and now my focus is on a big event I have coming up April 29. My first time doing this one, but it's back in my old home town and I'm looking forward to it. Town of Cary Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival. I received my packet of information and from what I can tell there will be 160 or more vendors! This is the 24th year they've held it and they seem to have everything very organized. It's a 1 day event. The summer version called Lazy Daze is in August and is 2 days. I've applied and will find out if I've been selected sometime in May. It is HUGE! One of the biggest arts and crafts events on the east coast. I just hope I get accepted. I have a lot of cutting to do as I want to be sure I have enough stock on hand. Especially the kids dinosaurs as this event in 3 weeks has a lot of focus on kids activities. http://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival Everyone cross your fingers for no rain that day. Iggy You can cross your toes too if you want .When they see your work they will what you as a main attraction .year after year! Oh cool, I just noticed they really do a nice job with their website... I went to ARTISTS and they broke everything out by category, I clicked on WOOD... scrolled down and there I was! :-) http://www.townofcary.org/recreation-enjoyment/events/festivals/spring-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival/artists/wood You see ,Patience pays.your cash flow just started! Ha! Oh, I know. I lived in Cary for 20 years and you're exactly right, it always seemed to be the hottest day of the summer for Lazy Daze. My wife said "You signed up for that??? Are you nuts??? I won't be sitting there with you!" LOL And it's also now a 2 day event! I may sweat off 30 pounds... which would be a good thing... Heat Index is the southern version of Wind Chill. ;-) Young man like you should be able to weather the weather ok I got curious what vendors were going to be on either side of me so I started looking through all of the artist categories... this guy is beside me, he does pet portraits. When folks leave his booth after hearing his price of $175, they'll love stepping next door and buying a wooden version of their favorite pet instead for only $25 bucks. :-D http://jimmydog.com/index.php?top=cp&second=Latest%20Works Your going to cash in being next to him like you said,i'd like to see his face when you do.ring a bell every time you get a sale too! It'll be like going thru a time machine for you. ;-) Be sure you can accept credit cards, it's just about a necessity these days. I recommend Square. I used PayPal, but their device wouldn't work with my new phone (Google Pixel) so I switched to Square and I haven't had a single hiccup with it. I only got the free swiper, I didn't go with the chip reader. It really isn't necessary. Good thinking on taking credit cards ,most just what what they want with out spending cash in hand! I wish. LOL I've crunched the numbers and it simply isn't possible. I'm fortunate enough to have a job that pays me well and there's no way I could come close to matching it. So, I'm stuck enjoying my hobby as a hobby. I will continue to enjoy things once retirement comes in a dozen years. Well a back up flow of cash can't be all that bad ,hang in there with both.you never know what can happen so take all you can when you can! Interesting. I came across the map for vendors from last year and noticed they had moved it slightly to surround Town Hall, etc, rather than up and down Chatham and Academy Streets. I also counted over 330 vendor spaces. I look forward to being accepted and having information to share. That is one huge show.don't miss this one each year .the customers will be looking for you! Edited April 4, 2017 by amazingkevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Great to hear you had a good show Scott, congratulations. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Iggy, Hope you get into the Lazy Daze August show. We did it for a about 4 years when it was downtown on the streets. Sales got progressively worse every year. Folks told us that there were more competing events every year and that's why sales went down. The show used to attract much bigger crowds. Maybe that's why they went to two days instead of one. bb Here is the background info on the extension of Lazy Daze to 2 days. Sounds like the crowds are as large as ever. I'm sure Sunday will be less crowded as most folks are so accustomed to going on Saturday, but that's ok. http://carycitizen.com/2017/02/03/lazy-daze-permanently-extended-to-two-days/ orangeman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 This photo sums up the Lazy Daze event nicely. LOL https://www.visitnc.com/event/40th-annual-lazy-daze-arts-and-crafts-festival That's just one of the streets lined with vendors. Total of almost 350 vendors in total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Here is the background info on the extension of Lazy Daze to 2 days. Sounds like the crowds are as large as ever. I'm sure Sunday will be less crowded as most folks are so accustomed to going on Saturday, but that's ok. http://carycitizen.com/2017/02/03/lazy-daze-permanently-extended-to-two-days/ Interesting background. I remember one year I did the show it was 100F and I suddenly couldn't think straight to make change for customers. Wound up wearing an ice water drenched facecloth on my head and started drinking more water. Close call. Next year I ordered electricity and took one of those swivel floor fans. If they move it to a park then there is a high probability that artists would have to dolly their stuff in to the booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Interesting background. I remember one year I did the show it was 100F and I suddenly couldn't think straight to make change for customers. Wound up wearing an ice water drenched facecloth on my head and started drinking more water. Close call. Next year I ordered electricity and took one of those swivel floor fans. If they move it to a park then there is a high probability that artists would have to dolly their stuff in to the booth. Yikes, that's some serious heat! Good thing you didn't collapse... or melt. It's still in the same area, but now it's surrounding town hall and the police station. They don't have to block off Chatham and Academy and that's why they extended it to 2 days, it doesn't cause the entire town to shut down. Spring Daze at the end of this month is at Bond Park in Cary. Vendors get to drive up to their spot and drop off their stuff. Thank goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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