NI Craft Fairs 2010

fi99

stephen007 wrote: »

Hi, No the stall holder looked as surprised as I was at not having to pay, don't get me wrong I have nothing against the stall holder, fair play and all that, it the organiser i have the issue with, should be a level playing field and everyone treated the same>

yep absolutely

smokiewater

stephen007 wrote: »

Hi, No the stall holder looked as surprised as I was at not having to pay, don't get me wrong I have nothing against the stall holder, fair play and all that, it the organiser i have the issue with, should be a level playing field and everyone treated the same>

Hi Stephen

I am pretty much with Rach & Fi on this one.

She might have paid earlier, but was right to say she had a bad day. To me it is always pay your money, take your chance and a lot of craft fairs are run as charity fundraisers, where at least your money is going to a good cause, but if you have had a very bad day, it does no harm to say to the organizer who might look kindly on you and even offer something off the next time.

I would definitely say never drive off without paying or talking to to organizer, it ruins your reputation!

Don't forget that someday it may be you who has the bad show (we have all had bad days) so it might be you lucky enough to get a freebie!

PassionFleur

I'll be at Garron Tower on Thurs too - it's only my 3rd fair so pretty excited, hope it'll be a good night!!

lullaandbelle

smokiewater wrote: »

Hi there

If you are taking a shop unit, be aware of rates - we took a kiosk in the Flagship centre last Christmas and 3 months later got a rates bill for £400!!!!! We argued that we had done lots of mall promotions before and had not been charged rates, but apparently if you take any fixed structure for any period of time (no matter how short) you are liable for the rates for that period. Check this out with the centre management and rates office before you sign anything!

We are booked in for a mall promotion in Connswater this year, so fingers crossed it will be good.

Thanks for your advise - much appreciated. good luck with your promotion in connswater:j

furrychimp

Found this earlier, thought some of you folks might be interested! It's a 2 day fair at Enniskillen Castle, full details and application can be downlkoaded from this link:

http://www.enniskillencastle.co.uk/events/dsp_events_details.cfm/event_key/341/pageName/Events

Deadline is this Friday, 12th Nov, so you need to be quick!

harleygirl_2

anyone know who are selling selection boxes cheapest. I need maybe 200 for Santa at my craft fair

JacMcC

I know Mace have small milky bar selection box for 99p

JacMcC

Suffolk Lenadoon Interface Group Christmas Fair 4th December from 10 - 4 COSTS NOTHING!!
contact Paula or Laura on 028 90629146 or email [EMAIL="ptolan@slig.co.uk"]ptolan@slig.co.uk[/EMAIL] by 26th November. There are imited places

crazycatcandles

harleygirl wrote: »

anyone know who are selling selection boxes cheapest. I need maybe 200 for Santa at my craft fair

The Co-op are doing 3 Cadbury selection boxes for £5

JenniMac_3

harleygirl wrote: »

anyone know who are selling selection boxes cheapest. I need maybe 200 for Santa at my craft fair

Have you tried Makro? B&M have them really cheap too. xxx