Sunday, February 8, 2009

Catch the Customers' Eye at Colorado Fairs and Festivals

By Jaina Scott

Fairs and festivals are always an exciting venture. You'll get to see fun rides and games, meet and greet people of all sorts, and generally just get to have good, clean fun. It's really no wonder that even in this age, festivals are a common sight in Colorado.

For a few, however, fairs and festivals are an opportunity. There is definitely more to these events than the aforementioned rides and delicacies; a big chunk of these fairs are dedicated to the beautifully made crafts of some very talented individuals. It might be a skill wielding a paintbrush, or dexterity with a woodcarving knife, these people bring life to the already energetic aura of these fairs.

Maybe you yourself have some sort of skill or talent, and you keep it hidden from the world with the exception of close family and friends. Now is a good time to let your light shine, and share your talents with the rest of the world! Just a few simple steps, and you'll be selling your crafts at these fairs; search for Colorado fairs and festivals online and find events nearby.

Once you have a booth secured, remember to make preparations for it. How you design it is up to you; but someone artistic enough to make beautiful crafts should also be capable of preparing something more interesting; not just a bland table with no decoration at all.

But, it is also not advisable to decorate your table with too much clutter. If you do, your booth may end up looking too vividly decorated that it might eclipse your actual crafts hidden somewhere on the table. The works of art you've spent time on will be lost in the decors.

If you really have no idea what design to use, it's best to just keep it simple. An appropriately colored tablecloth draped over your booth to cover three sides is adequate. You may even use the open side facing you to store some gear or to keep extra stock on hand. - 15246

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