Just completed the two above shows the past two weekend. in Chicago Barrington was a new show this year. The city officials went all out to welcome the artists. Local businesses let artists use restrooms without question. Even though temperatures were in the 90's, the people come out and bought. It was good for a first year show and definitely worth considering again. Of course there were those who did well and a few that did not but overall an up and coming show.
Eastside Millenium is held downtown on the north edge of Millenium park just off Michigan Avenue and Randoff Street. Saturday weather was great. Show opened at noon and we had sales by 10:30 am. Large officies all around and workers really came out. Great sales on Friday. Saturday was almost a complete washout. Rain, heavy at times, nearly all day. Severe weather went south of the city so we did not experience the high winds. Sunday started out good but heavy rain about noon, then sunshine, heavy rain at 2:00 pm, then sunshine, and finally rain at 5:45 pm during teardown. Sales down from last year but only had one day total of good weather for a 2 1/2 day show. Definitely worth doing as the crowds really come out when the weather is good.
Ed Schmidt
Wooden Toys
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