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Things you should do before applying to an arts and crafts show

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These are things that I've learned from personal experience. *First of all, you should "walk the show" before applying. What I mean is to go to the show the year before you want to "do" the show and check it out yourself. Try to take note of everything you observe. ~Parking ~Type of venue/location ~Crowds/how many customers are there ~What type of products are being sold at the show? ~What do the booths look like? ~What does the merchandise look like and how is it priced? You can always talk to the artists/vendors and ask questions. You won't always get all the answers you want, but it doesn't hurt to ask! *Research the show You can always search the show on-line to find out: ~Who puts on this show? ~What are the numbers in attendance in previous years? ~How many years has this show been ongoing? ~Find the show's application, and READ, READ, READ. I say this because you must follow all of the show's rules. Many shows have req