A Part Time Gun Show / Renn Faire Business

[austinious]

@toxo

Footfall, great name for the concept.  A lot of what you write is very important and not what I've given much thought to (color of background).  Lights will depend on the venue, but I'm betting LED lanterns dressed up as oil lamps would work...We are starting small and local first and know the two shows we want to do.  But absolutely, early bird gets the worm...Thank You.  BTW, found a very comprehensive list of all the faires in the US.  Thanks for the suggestion.

@JayEhl

My wife will be "front", I'll mostly do demos.  We are starting small, because of my autism, sometimes social interactions are problematic.  Another reason to start small and see how it goes.  Luckily she is very outgoing and likes to do the "patter", MiLord and Lady and the like. Great point, be up there be visible, be friendly.  I can do that, I just might need a few breaks and liquid courage.

Edited July 20, 2021 by austinious

[fredk]

24 minutes ago, austinious said:

  Lights will depend on the venue, but I'm betting LED lanterns dressed up as oil lamps would work...

 

You can buy LED lamps which look like Tilley oil lamps. They are aimed at campers

I can't find the one I'm thinking of but here is another example

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camping-Lantern-Sahara-Sailor-Collapses/dp/B076K13QVV/ref=sr_1_26?adgrpid=50624903462&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6NmHBhD2ARIsAI3hrM2BgjO5_WcjyCyWOvQtd30j8F2oIQRDRXsF7vGWGA5G-8Tuj3rDGF8aAprlEALw_wcB&hvadid=259034948109&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006500&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11031287559302580435&hvtargid=kwd-297169368403&hydadcr=28153_1821061&keywords=led+camping+lights&qid=1626821317&sr=8-26

[austinious]

even easier.... Thanks!

I'm putting together a list of questions when I talk to the Faire managers. 

[toxo]

11 hours ago, austinious said:

@toxo

Footfall, great name for the concept.  A lot of what you write is very important and not what I've given much thought to (color of background).  Lights will depend on the venue, but I'm betting LED lanterns dressed up as oil lamps would work...We are starting small and local first and know the two shows we want to do.  But absolutely, early bird gets the worm...Thank You.  BTW, found a very comprehensive list of all the faires in the US.  Thanks for the suggestion.

@JayEhl

My wife will be "front", I'll mostly do demos.  We are starting small, because of my autism, sometimes social interactions are problematic.  Another reason to start small and see how it goes.  Luckily she is very outgoing and likes to do the "patter", MiLord and Lady and the like. Great point, be up there be visible, be friendly.  I can do that, I just might need a few breaks and liquid courage.

Footfall is the common name for the amount of people going throuigh a mall or an event etc. Great that the missus is ok with being the "Barker" (That's what it's called). A good Barker will often make the difference.

If using  closed-in gazebo type stall using lights during daylight will often pay dividends, especially if overcast. Not only does it highlight your wares  but if you use tables around the sides rather than across the front it welcomes people in.

The show season over here is quite short because of our weather. There are some out of season shows but they tend to be smaller. I imagine you have a longer season weatherwise.