Pioneer Days in High Springs

I have mixed emotions about this show. I did win First Place in Art, which came with a free booth for next year (value $100). However, I didn't even make enough in sales to cover this year's booth fee for the whole weekend, so why would I want to repeat that?

All the sales were on Saturday, and absolutely NOTHING on Sunday. I did meet some people that may purchase items later on my website, or custom orders, which is also good. I also met an author who is interested in me working on some cover art for her books - she writes historical romances set in the Highlands of Scotland :)

Other than that, it was a long and dusty weekend. They guy in the booth next to me sold these annoying little pop guns, and kids were playing with them at the booth all weekend long.

Luckily, my other neighbor (Sean) was a guy I'd met at many other art shows, and we chatted a bit. He sells spiders made out of beads, and has quite a following. I think I first met him at Dreamcon, the short lived Jacksonville scifi convention... and my first art show table ever.

Next weekend I'm up to an Amtgard event in Valdosta. I rarely sell much there, but I like the socialization and would go even if I weren't selling. I almost didn't, but the organizer asked for vendors, so I'll bring my stock up. They've set aside a pavilion with tables and a roof, so much the better!