What Vendors Want Most from Show Promoters

If this is your first foray into promoting a craft show or you are looking for ways to make your shows more successful, you have come to the right place. Understanding what vendors expect of you can be quite tricky. While promoting a show can seem like a piece of cake, the truth is that vendors are going to look to you if there are few customers or if the show does not go as planned. With so many expectations, it can be easy to forget how much fun a show can be. What follows is a bit of a guide to what your vendors are really looking for.

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                               New for 2010

     Festival Newspapers will be published quarterly!

Issue                                    Closing Date                            Shipping Date

Jul/Aug/Sep 2010-Summer       May 31                                     Jun 23

Oct/Nov/Dec 2010-Fall              Aug 31                                     Sep 24

Jan/Feb/Mar 2011-Winter          Nov 30                                     Dec 22

Apr/May/Jun 2010-Spring          Feb 28                                      Mar 22

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The online edition of EC Publishing festival newspapers presents Featured Events - photos and articles about some of the top events in each state. These events attract visitors from throughout the southeast and USA.

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Many seek top artisans, crafters, entertainment and vendors; visit the Classifieds for events seeking event professionals. Vendors may also sell supplies and equipment through the Classifieds. Each state has a calendar of events (NC, SC, VA, TN or see drop down) which is duplicated in the state newspaper - this is a free calendar listing - events may enter their information here.

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EC Publishing's festival newspapers cover southeast USA festivals, fairs, pow wow, antique shows and other North Carolina Festivals, South Carolina Festivals, Tennessee Festivals, Virginia Festivals and Kentucky Festivals. Each edition features lively and informative articles on local festivals, fairs and vendors, plus the goings-on in the event/travel/tourism industry. The online edition provides a number of featured festivals. Visit the state links using the navigation at the top of the page.