Wednesday, May 13, 2009

How to Have fun at Craft Fairs

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

Almost all of us have been to craft fairs and all of us would also testify on how fun it can be. There are also craft fairs that are downright boring and seem to be a waste of time and energy to go to. I know for I have been to one. The food was a-okay but the attendants are not- they must have forgotten about customer service for they are not smiling all throughout the event. There are also vendors that sell goods that are not of good quality.

At craft fairs you are entitled to have fun and have a great time but the problem is how? How can we differentiate a bad craft fair to a good one? Every experience at craft fair should be a good and rewarding one, otherwise the whole point of going is useless. Craft fairs should be fun and engaging places to relax, unwind and have a great time.

How do we distinguish a good craft fair from a bad one? First: check the lessons or instructional classes they offer and try to answer these questions. Are they up to date? Are they relevant and in tune to what is happening around us? Are they beneficial? And if they are beneficial, will they benefit everyone?

Second, check out the food kiosks or counters. See if what they offer are great and mouth watering delicacies. Hey, there is a possibility that you'll get hungry or thirsty in the middle of checking out the craft fair and a great meal should leave you always in a good mood. See if the food is agreeable and you'll surely have a lot of fun at craft fairs.

Third, check out the place, the bazaar and the performances. Is the place a great venue to hold a craft fair? Is it safe? Are the items at the bazaar winners? Do the sellers offer respect and answer the buyers' questions adequately? Do the performances further enrich the experience? If the answers to all of these questions are a resounding YES-then you're indeed going to have fun at the craft fair.

About the Author:

No comments: