Farmer's Market- Experiences, Anyone?

[mrssyvo]

Since I just moved to this area, I reserved a spot at the Farmer's Market in Crown Point for the Summer- It was only $100 for the entire Summer. I am taking every other Saturday, and opened it up to other consultants the rest of the time.

Do any of you have any experience with Farmer's Markets ? I have some ash and carry. I am only doing those items that I do not really need a warrant for- season's best, quick-cut knives, etc. I want to have a drawing of some sort- probably for a FREE show, or cookbook (Season's Best) but I would like to find out what works, what doesn't.

 

[DebbieJ]

My sister director does the Farmer's Market in Mokena every summer and has good success. I'll have to ask her what she does.

 

[mrssyvo]

Thanks, deb

 

[janetupnorth]

I'd maybe consider some discontinued vegetable peelers off the current outlet for cash and carry.

 

[scottcooks]

I just setup a booth and show new products, have some (past) catalogs available for looky-loos, and some staples (Ultimate Manodline, Cutlery, a skillet of each type, linens, and either the Trifle Bowl or the Deep Covered Baker. I also setup a tool turnabout, plus a starter kit with a Help Wanted sign.

More important is some kind of drawing. I do this each week; my drawing was not good this past week--had a full-sheet sized drawing slip. Needs to be 1/4 sheet sized.

LISTEN TO THE "MEET THE PUBLIC" CD -- lots of awesome tips and ideas.

 

[Mr. Pampered Chef]

I think this is a great Idea, I am hoping I can get mine set up with just the starter kit...

 

[Trish in Texas]

I always find Farmer's Markets are better for leads than they are for sales.

Trish in Texas
Independent Consultant

 

[Kitchen2u]

I don't take cash and carry items since I'm there for booking/recruiting leads. What I do give out is recipes with my $10-20 coupon on it (asking referrals, and I tell them, they can refer themselves.) Last year, working 2 days, filled my entire summer along with 5 recruits.

Hints:
~ have a raffle (this is what I do instead of cash and carry), they like FREE stuff!
~ don't stand behind the table...set up your table so they can freely come in and browse
~ have the specials on site with a flyer (I make my own...simple wording - too many words, they won't read it)
~ I will stand at the front asking everyone walking by if they want a great coupon that they can use with they purchased Farmer's Market vegetables, etc.

Good luck~

 

[mrssyvo]

Ginny, Is that Great coupon, or great recipe? Also, would you post an example of the flyer you post?

 

[Mr. Pampered Chef]

I was wondering if anyone had any photos of there booth set up, I have a foot in the door now, a spot is 20.00 then 15 for every week after that. I have an Idea of what I would like, just would like to see is I am the right trail.
Cheers

 

[mrssyvo]

I will be working on that this week. My plan is to take product that will fit nicely with produce- such as salad spinner, tomato knives, mandoline, etc. Also, outdoor serving pieces, party sticks, etc. I will have catalogs, of course, but my table will concentrate on those products, also, hostess specials, and New Consultants kit.