This is a one day show in september in conjunction with fall fest. the lady who runs it is so unbelievably nice that its hard to write anything bad about the show, but Garden city is a shitbox. the town is all grain elevators and feed lots and depending on the wind direction smells like rotting cow flesh. I was there for about 30 hours and that was far too long. There are a few people from what I've heard who have lots of cattle or oil money but i saw no evidence of it. I mostly sold cheap prints. I'd say if its geographically super convenient to do, maybe do it. the jury fee is only $10 and $60 for the booth fee which i actually didnt even pay til i was at the show. and they had prize money! not a ton but compared to the booth fee it was okay. I got 2nd prize which was $200 so that was nice.
Just a little info for anyone considering this show.
Although the jewelers near me seemed to be really busy, but i dont know how well they did.
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I guess it would be safe to say you will not be going back to do this show again...but if you do just remember to wear your cowgirl hat and boots...
This show used to be pretty good for a one day show. We haven't done it in many years now. (at least 8) The show was the only one around for about 100 miles and folks did come to shop and see it. But looks like things have changed.
A couple i stayed the night with that I met at the show were talking about Dodge and how all these foreigners want to come there to see cowboy shows and stuff but everyone from the states wants to "get the hell outta dodge" haha
You cut right to the chase, Megan. You don't mince words. I like your humor.
It probably makes it easier to handle situations like this when you have a sense of humor. Thanks for your down home review.