When do you start looking for holiday fairs?

jj16 · 11-03-2009, 07:17 PM

Just curious when you start looking for holiday fairs? Most of the ones around where I live are already booked with a pampered chef consultant. There is one in a town that I did one for this summer but didn't have very good results and it's 2 hours away so I'm not sure it's worth the investment.. TIA

jj16

mscharf · 11-03-2009, 07:20 PM

I have several that they contact me each year. They will usually always offer it to the previous consultant, and if they decline then they open it to anyone. You could always ask them to put you on the list to contact if the previous consultant declines.

pampered.chris · 11-03-2009, 07:35 PM

Start looking for them NOW!! I have 3 scheduled already. And probably 3 more still to schedule. Unless I still do my own then it will be 4 more.

Around here they are usually $20-$30 to set up and I ALWAYS make that back! Look for Church Bazaars and Community groups that set them up, nursing homes and long term care units, things like that!

Good luck!!

Chefgirl2 · 11-03-2009, 07:40 PM

I start looking in September.

littlemaisyPC · 11-03-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chefgirl2

I start looking in September.

I do this too!

Krista Burson · 11-04-2009, 07:34 AM

I've had two booked since July... But my other two I booked in September.

etteluap70PC · 11-04-2009, 09:22 AM

Check out this thread Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them!

Keep in mind many events are planned MONTHS ahead of time. I start looking for holiday events in July / August.

kdangel518 · 11-04-2009, 09:32 AM

I start around August/Sept. Definitely want to get in there early, as the direct sales spots tend to fill up fast!

pamperedpals · 11-04-2009, 10:46 AM

I agree. I start in the early summer.

Also, if I hear of an event that I would have liked to be part of, I contact them as soon as it is over and ask when they are going to be accepting applications for next year. I put it on my calendar and follow-up then.

etteluap70PC · 11-04-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pamperedpals

I agree. I start in the early summer.

Also, if I hear of an event that I would have liked to be part of, I contact them as soon as it is over and ask when they are going to be accepting applications for next year. I put it on my calendar and follow-up then.

Definetly!!! And as I think someone else said go to events. Ask to speak to the organizer. Especially if there is NO PC person. Talk to the other vendors. Find out how the event has been for them.

Chef Bobby · 11-04-2009, 04:59 PM

I'd start looking now for next year.

11-03-2009, 07:17 PM	#1
jj16 Location: Colorado Posts: 148 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	When do you start looking for holiday fairs? Just curious when you start looking for holiday fairs? Most of the ones around where I live are already booked with a pampered chef consultant. There is one in a town that I did one for this summer but didn't have very good results and it's 2 hours away so I'm not sure it's worth the investment.. TIA jj16

11-03-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
mscharf Location: Tennessee Posts: 504 Best Show: 1,727 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 57 My Mood:	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? I have several that they contact me each year. They will usually always offer it to the previous consultant, and if they decline then they open it to anyone. You could always ask them to put you on the list to contact if the previous consultant declines.

11-03-2009, 07:35 PM	#3
pampered.chris Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,710 Best Show: 1878 Experience: 4 # of Shows: 250 My Mood:	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? Start looking for them NOW!! I have 3 scheduled already. And probably 3 more still to schedule. Unless I still do my own then it will be 4 more. Around here they are usually $20-$30 to set up and I ALWAYS make that back! Look for Church Bazaars and Community groups that set them up, nursing homes and long term care units, things like that! Good luck!!

11-03-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
Chefgirl2 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 702 Best Show: $1,629 Experience: 10 # of Shows: 1069	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? I start looking in September.

11-04-2009, 07:34 AM	#6
Krista Burson Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 159 Best Show: 1499 Experience: 3 # of Shows: 3	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? I've had two booked since July... But my other two I booked in September.

11-04-2009, 09:22 AM	#7
etteluap70PC Location: lost somewhere in the land of Lake Woebegon Posts: 3,097 Best Show: 1323.0 Experience: 6 # of Shows: 217 My Mood:	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? Check out this thread Looking to do a booth? Here are ideas on where to find them! Keep in mind many events are planned MONTHS ahead of time. I start looking for holiday events in July / August.

11-04-2009, 09:32 AM	#8
kdangel518 Location: Lowell, MA Posts: 842 Best Show: 1245 Experience: 1 # of Shows: 50 My Mood:	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? I start around August/Sept. Definitely want to get in there early, as the direct sales spots tend to fill up fast!

11-04-2009, 10:46 AM	#9
pamperedpals Location: Roy, WA Posts: 1,817 Best Show: 1035 Experience: 2 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? I agree. I start in the early summer. Also, if I hear of an event that I would have liked to be part of, I contact them as soon as it is over and ask when they are going to be accepting applications for next year. I put it on my calendar and follow-up then.

11-04-2009, 04:59 PM	#11
Chef Bobby Location: Prairieville, LA Posts: 798 Best Show: $980 Experience: 3 # of Shows: 56 My Mood:	Re: When do you start looking for holiday fairs? I'd start looking now for next year.

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