We are considering applying to exhibit at this show…looking for feedback from other artists who exhibited at this show in 2012 and / or 2011 (preferably wood artists). Are there more buyers or lookers at this show? Are there buy sell vendors? How is the ease of set up / break down? Are there parking issues / fees for exhibitors? Would you return? What do you sell?
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You're kidding, right?
Bruce, you're posting and asking about craft shows in New Jersey. Have you ever attended any of them? There is no better way to assess a show than to attend it. Or just plain take the plunge and do it. Someone can tell you it's a great show, you'll do it and bomb. Welcome to the club.
I don't know what your goals for show are. If you do a $300 show what do you consider a successful show?
I've read some of your reviews, and you seem to have an issue with your trailer. You don't get special placement because of that trailer. It just doesn't happen. I've had a trailer since 1994 and I use it a little as possible. You ask about pull through spaces. They don't exist. You will have to back that puppy up, a lot. You will also have to learn how to back it into a parking space. And learn to love dollying. Trailers do not get you special privileges. You will learn that trailer can be a pain in the ass. Especially at street fairs. I speak from experience.
If your work is heavy, put casters on the displays and learn to roll them to your space. Lots of crafters do just that. Especially woodworkers and chandlers.