slo’s FRIDAY 9/15 poll - Craft Shows

[slo]

Lots and lots of craft shows by me this time of year.

Do you enjoy going to craft shows?
Do you have a craft show booth? (if yes, please post what you sell)
Do you buy things at craft shows?
(multiple choice)



For Me…..I very much enjoy going to craft shows. My DH and I go to some shows every fall to do some Christmas shopping, and maybe find something for me. We went to one last Saturday and I found a great gift for my mom and MIL. I like giving unique Christmas gifts and supporting local people.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I enjoy going and yes I purchase items from the talented sellers

 

[Kathryn Merteuil]

I rarely go to any craft shows, I don't think I have been to one since Covid.

It's one of those things where it is interesting to see the ideas that people come up with and can create. We have a friend who does a booth at one somewhere. I don't think she really makes much money at it, it is more of a hobby for her.

 

[Kitty 34]

I used to go to the one held at our school but that was years ago.

 

[Skywalker3]

I used to go to craft shows ALL the time and loved them. But haven't been to one in many, many years. Just out of the habit and too much of a homebody now, and don't do much in person shopping. Our town has a couple of great downtown festivals with lots of crafts, for Halloween and Christmas, so maybe we'll check them out .

 

[Dan Murphy]

No craft shows for me, Sandy.

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[jo-jo]

I've never been to one. I don't decorate my house. My grandkids take care of that.

 

[NAB]

I used to go to them and buy something if I found something I liked. Haven’t been to one in a long time though ,the crowds and crazy parking keep me away.

 

[Meriweather]

We used to do a lot of crafting and sold in several shows by us. Did it for years.
We moved and I stopped doing crafts. DH still does some but he just gives his things away now.
We have not been to a craft show since we moved. Not sure where any are around here

 

[MamaMermaid]

I am not a crafter - not a crafty bone in my body but I do enjoy going to holiday craft shows! I usually find something to buy but not always.

 

[ronandannette]

No to all. I don’t craft, don’t appreciate crafted items and therefore would never go to a craft show to browse or buy anything. It’s just not my jam.

 

[wenrob]

I used to love them and would plan for them this time of year but it’s just not the same anymore. They’ve kind of turned into swap meets with a handful of crafts thrown in.

 

[Babs Johnson]

DW is interested and I sometime tag along but in general it’s not my thing.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

I do NOT go to craft shows anymore, by choice. I'm at a point in my life there is really nothing I want to buy at them anymore. When invited to go to one, I usually decline since I know I won't buy, so why go.

 

[SandyinMonterey]

I used to go to many craft shows with my Mom where if grew up (NJ). There were small ones at schools, etc. but the main attraction was Granny's Cellar at a church and Country Folk Art at the convention center. It was an all day thing for us. Getting up real early. Having a nice breakfast and getting in line early. When I moved to California, there were hardly any to be found. The very few I did find were just sad. Now in GA, I look for them more often. Last year I went to several and was really excited though most of them were not great. But, I'm trying again this year.

 

[CdnCarrie]

I use to go them. Loved them back in the day.

Now I find them all the same - homemade soap, homemade chocolate, homemade jewelry. Nothing that I really buy.

 

[1420Elexismc]

We go to the Big E every year and they always have nice craft booths so I like looking around...I don't typically go to dedicated craft shows though

 

[Micca]

DW goes to a couple of "Holiday Mart" type shows in the fall. Usually DD will accompany her and they always find some gifts for family members. I am spared this excursion, it may be one of the secrets to a long marriage.

 

[tvguy]

Avoid craft shows like the plague. My wife and I have been married 41 years so our house is filled with more craft items than you can imagine. They are basically just dust catchers now. Crafts seem to have been what people give as gifts when they feel an obligation to give a gift, but have no idea what we would need or want.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Do you enjoy going to craft shows?
Do you have a craft show booth? (if yes, please post what you sell)
Do you buy things at craft shows?
(multiple choice)

I love going!

I have had booths at craft shows, but not for crafts, exactly - I used to be an Usborne Book Rep, and would sometimes man a booth for that.

I often buy things if I'm at a craft show.