This past weekend I had the pleasure of joining 100+ makers at the Patchwork Modern Makers Festival in Long Beach. The gloomy weather on Sunday, November 12 made for a delightful afternoon of strolling and shopping by the marina in Belmont Shore. Makers selling items from paper goods, clothing, jewelry, and body products lined up in rows to greet the crowd. Locals, families, and many four-legged friends joined in the festivities. Soft music played and food trucks lined up in the parking lot with beckoning scents.
I found myself among vendors who had been participating in the show for at least the past year, and who were no strangers to the makers festivals. We chatted with each other about future events and kept one another apprised of our sales.
Those who stopped by my table gushed about the heavenly scent that drew them in, and I got a chance to share more about my all-natural product line. By the end of the day, I had doubled the cost to attend the fair, and this was my most successful vending experience to date!
Although it was a long day, I’m glad I went because it gave me a chance to connect with other vendors, consigners, and customers. I hope to be back in the Spring show!
xo,
Ilana
