Well I did it-and it just wasnt really 'me'. Maybe it was the venue, but I really think I am not doing another-will stick to online sales  from now on.   I spent all off the past week manically preparing to the nth degree and had 4 hours sleep last night      I had    in my tummy all morning. I havent had headspace for anything but this fair for ages.
I was hoping it wouldnt be too busy, and in the end we had on average about one/two people per hour. I managed to have a £3 turn over so didnt make the table fee, but then only had two visitors to my table in the 5 hours so I guess thats 50% sales right?   
I fact the whole thing made me a little uncomfortable anyway which is what makes me say it isnt for me.  There were a couple of other handcrafters in the room but the rest were resellers anyway (bought cards and such), and they were the stalls that were busy. 

Aww...I know that feeling - it really is disheartening!! I would say don't give up - it just sounds like a case of the organiser not advertising it enough!! I would do another one if I were you, especially nearer xmas - I would search on the internet for craft fairs near you - if the organiser has bothered to put it on the internet they they will be advertising locally aswell I'm sure!!

Strikes me it was the wrong sort of venue for you Sue - any Farmers' Markets which take crafts around your way? I had a wander round Ruthin Produce Market (not the WI Country Market and it looks well worth a try for next season)

You are right I think-wrong type of thing, maybe I oughtnt to give up so soon, i might go to some as a buyer first and see whats what, good plan -bet the other half wont accompany me though (I had my OH helping me today, and midmorning he got an emergency call out for his locksmithing which he couldnt of course attend , so he lost out because of me  ) , doghouse!! 

If nothing else Sue, you had a really good experience and you would have gained lots of insight.  Think of the skills and do's and don'ts that this has taught you.  Perhaps when you have has time to relax, you might consider another one but next time, you will have a little more experience  

P.S.  50% sales, cor... that is brilliant!!  

Perhaps you need a specialist venue. I know there are cat / dog shows are there little squeeky shows ?

erm-like the sound of them Ruth!! skweekers r us!!    not sure whether my soaps are squeeky enough tho....
Yes H its been great experience -invaluable and I have so much soap labelled and organised-its fab, also made a friend/contact there of a lovely lady who makes lovely scarves and jewellery.

Excellent!  Great that you are seeing the numerous positives Sue.  Also, good making contacts because as well as making friends, it may serve useful in business for linking sales??  Ooh... and the soapies you don't have to label, leaving you to get on with the fun stuff     

OOOPPPSSS Sorry Sue

For some reason I thought you just made stuff for the squeeky market that is why I mentioned specialist venues --DUH !

You having a blunette mo' Ruth   

dont worry Ruth-do you mean Chrissie's squeekys? If so I wish I did-i saw a customer's squeekers the other day in the garden and I really liked them!

or perhaps I could have phrased that better

More like a Hairnet !!!!! DUH ! Personified ! What are you doing lookin at your neighbour's squeekers. Thou shalt not cover thy Neighbour's Squeekers !

Covet ---Not cover-- Double Duh !

TWO blunette hairnet mo's in one night Ruthie?  Cor... you are on a role aintcha