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[Kristina21]

Heya all you wonderful brain-y people! I have booked a booth at the 4th of July festival this year and so....I have a question for you!

If you have done a 4th of July festival, what worked well for you? Anything important you have learned from participating in festivals?

I'm not serving any food (it was too expensive of a booth that way) and I am giving away some stuffs!

Ideas? Thoughts? Creative-ness?


Thank you! You all are amazing!:sing:

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Just make sure EVERYTHING has your info on it. I was trying to help a guest return something and the catalog she had from the consultant did NOT have ANY information on it.

Make labels and mark away! I wouldn't give out current catalogs --- but if you have some past seasons these are great for booths to give out. You are getting your info out there without losing a current catalog. I am sure if you do not have any older catalogs, you can post here and some one I am sure has extras.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[Kristina21]

Just make sure EVERYTHING has your info on it. I was trying to help a guest return something and the catalog she had from the consultant did NOT have ANY information on it.

Make labels and mark away! I wouldn't give out current catalogs --- but if you have some past seasons these are great for booths to give out. You are getting your info out there without losing a current catalog. I am sure if you do not have any older catalogs, you can post here and some one I am sure has extras.

GOOD LUCK!

I have a STACK of Fall catalogs! Almost forgot! Thank you!

 

[chefann]

If you have the patriotic tablecloth that was in the outlet, use that. I'd just have a display of summer entertaining items, as everyone there will be in that mode. Have some order forms for on-the-spot orders. And some recipe cards or mini-catalogs to hand out with your info.

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I'm doing the "fair circuit". We start our first tomorrow. I'm using the patriotic table cloth with summer time items on it. I always buy a corn on the cob and have it displayed with the nobs, butterer, our new plates, deviled egg holder, etc. I display the starter products with a help wanted sign, and the 3-tier with items for bridal. Business information, wedding registry, current specials, definitely order forms and a current list of replaceable parts (many look for this), a drawing for something to give away (I'm doing the large batter bowl this weekend), and a sign for get a free cooking show. If they book on my calendars while I'm there, I buy all the ingredients and utencils/plates/cups for their show. I booked 6 the first day last year doing this. Good luck!

 

[snellskitchen]

I also do a "now hiring" sign and it seems to generate some interest.
I always do a giveway - remember it doesn't have to be huge - people just like free stuff! I get just as many people who filled out slips when I gave away a free SB as I did when I gave away a 2pc Dots setting with placemats!
Good luck!

 

[noelskitchen]

My team is doing a booth/table next month as well. Has anyone done a Help Wanted Flyer for Consultant. I see ones for host. Anyone willing to share?

 

[lockhartkitchen]

I ended day two of my fair tonight. I left for a few hours to do a show. So far in two days I've booked 6 shows and have two people I'm calling Monday to talk about the business. One used to be a consultant and now her life is without kids in the house and would like to get started again. The other is in the process of building a house and paying for it as they go. She wants to use the money for her house, as she doesn't work outside of the house. I also have leads in my trifle bowl to call to book. I have collected $120 in sales too! One more day to go! (While I was at the show tonight, my husband got me two more bookings. They're meeting me at my booth tomorrow). Fairs are definitely worth it!! Go for it!