Show organizer is accusatory and rude to his artisans. He accuses artists That they don’t make the products and take offense when you correct him with evidence (photos) of your studio and the process of making the work. He treds a fine line with this demeanor because he needs to realize that we (the artists) don’t need him but he needs us to actually have a successful show. With an attitude like his the show will surely decline rapiditly . It’s a shame, to see a long standing event be managed so poorly and to see an older gentleman (the promoter) speak to people in this manner. I don’t recommend this event to other artisans...
Read moreThis is a terrific craft fair with a nominal entry fee of $5 and a wonderful array of genuine handmade or crafted items including clothes, art, jewelry, woodwork, sculpture, honey, bath soaps and scents, wall art and much more. There are also food booths with fudge, balsamic oils, quesedillas, and full on food trucks. Parking can be a little bit of a challenge though we found a spot early fairly easily. They provide a printed program of the vendors with their location and a raffle for some nice prizes. The setting of Old Deerfield has a charm that can't be duplicated. Highly...
Read moreTucked between Rts. 5 & 10 and Old Main Street Deerfield is a quiet New England street. The Memorial Hall Museum & Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association open their lawn to crafters. You can find beautiful leather, woodworking, jewelry. There are tents of soaps, dip mixes & honey. Just strolling from tent to tent, sitting for a bit or looking for the perfect present. Just a beautiful walk...
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