Always sunny in Florida? Truth be told, this is a misconception. The so-called Sunshine State is called thusly, because it is one of the hotter areas in North America. While there is more sunlight here than anywhere else in the country, it gets its fair share of rainfall that commonly happens in tropical climates.
Even with the occasional rainfall, craft shows, along with the fairs and festivals they happen in, goes on. If you have a rented booth, what does this mean for you? Well, what else? The show must go on. You wouldn't miss out on a day of extra income, would you?
But it would be foolish to sell your crafts at a fair and come unprepared. Water will inevitably damage, or worse, destroy, your goods. Take extra precautions so that your pieces won't get wet. The next few paragraphs will explain some of the more common precautions that are normally brought to the table:
To prepare for possible rainfall, make sure that your crafts are not set on the floor, where no amount of plastic covering will protect it from the base. The event organizers give you a table, and it is best if you use it. Once it does rain, cover up your crafts with a thick plastic sheet. Any other waterproof material works, too, but do make sure that it doesn't have any holes on it.
Of course, it's not just about rain. With typhoons comes strong winds. Don't make the mistake of quickly flinging plastic sheets over and covering your goods, then forgetting to weight down the sheets to prevent the wind from blowing them away and exposing your crafts. To prevent this, keep weights or at least, heavy rocks in the area. Put them on top of the plastic sheet at the corners to protect your wares.
Even with the occasional rainfall, craft shows, along with the fairs and festivals they happen in, goes on. If you have a rented booth, what does this mean for you? Well, what else? The show must go on. You wouldn't miss out on a day of extra income, would you?
But it would be foolish to sell your crafts at a fair and come unprepared. Water will inevitably damage, or worse, destroy, your goods. Take extra precautions so that your pieces won't get wet. The next few paragraphs will explain some of the more common precautions that are normally brought to the table:
To prepare for possible rainfall, make sure that your crafts are not set on the floor, where no amount of plastic covering will protect it from the base. The event organizers give you a table, and it is best if you use it. Once it does rain, cover up your crafts with a thick plastic sheet. Any other waterproof material works, too, but do make sure that it doesn't have any holes on it.
Of course, it's not just about rain. With typhoons comes strong winds. Don't make the mistake of quickly flinging plastic sheets over and covering your goods, then forgetting to weight down the sheets to prevent the wind from blowing them away and exposing your crafts. To prevent this, keep weights or at least, heavy rocks in the area. Put them on top of the plastic sheet at the corners to protect your wares.
About the Author:
Sam Weyland loves to go around in the various Florida Craft Shows. She knows many people, and would suggest Florida Craft Fairs to find the closest Florida Fair near you!
