Renegade Wrap-up
The Renegade Craft Fair this past weekend was AWESOME.
First, the vendors: Not only did I work with some really great people, I also got to work surrounded by really great people. There was so much creativity in that room! Any time I got a chance to talk with a neighbor or visit some of the other booths, I was greeted with an artist’s smile, not a pushy salesman. Everyone who traveled for the show was grateful to be in Austin, and everyone from Austin was proud and welcoming.
Second, the place: Set-up and tear down couldn’t have been smoother, with my boothmates being extra exceptional with the carrying and the lifting and the sharing of the jobs to be done. The event organizers were smart in their scheduling and the actual location was made for just such craziness (dollies, ramps, loading docks, parking, giant doors, etc.). Since there were around 200 booths, there were at least 400 people moving about the place. Totally smooth, no drama.
Finally, but most importantly, the shoppers: These were of a kind I’ve never seen in that many numbers before. It seemed like everyone was cool. Not only the trendy types, but generally interesting and cool Austinites as well as handmade admirers. Oftentimes, the people watching at events is very entertaining, in a not-so-nice kind of way. This show was full of my and my neighbors’s target audience. Full! So much love!
Now, off to Louisiana for a much needed break with Joe, my family, and one fun event after another!
Themocracy
Yeah, there was a ton of great stuff to be seen there. Violet and I had a blast at the button-making station right behind your booth, as well as the Etsy sponsor’s table. Just sorry that we came and went before you arrived.