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  Leslie Jensen March 18, 2011 at 1:04pm

  This was our first Scottsdale Arts Festival, and it was a success. The park setting is beautiful, with fountains and actual green grass. The paths meander a bit too much... some booths may be overlooked. But we had a great spot with lots of traffic. The live music, on two stages, was excellent--and the artists were treated well with breakfast and lunch available each day. The staff and volunteers were extremely helpful. The quality of art was among the best I've seen. Traffic was highest (and weather coolest) early in the day. Kids activities, a public art display (camera obscura), online auction, wine tasting and other activities provided fair-goers with plenty to do and see all day. Our sales were brisk, including some follow-up sales after we returned home. We will definitely make the long trip from Minnesota to Scottsdale again next year if we are asked back.
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  Alison Armstrong October 5, 2010 at 10:06am

  I've done Scottsdale several times, it is a lovely place and the artists are treated well. But I'd have to take issue with their claim that the "average attendee" is "between the ages of 30-65." I would say that well over half of the attendees are well over 65, and the most common phrase I hear is "I love your work, sweetie, but I have no more space on my walls." It has always been slow for me in terms of sales, and if the weather is less than perfect (last year was windy), it turns into a ghost town quickly. But I have to say it's the most relaxing show I've done - easy parking and setup, a lovely park-like atmosphere, and dedicated and helpful staff.