Memorial Day Weekend - Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair

This was one windy, hot show. I probably should highlight the word "windy". The hot, dry wind blew constantly! This show has evolved over the many years we have been in attendance. In fact, we coutned the years - over 30! We started the show over on the Schreiner U. campus. It was packed with artists and with customers. People traveled from all over Texas and spent the whole weekend in Kerrville. They purchased many, many great craft pieces and works of art.
All things change - and so has this show. It is now located at the local fair grounds and is only two and a half days really. The crowds are down. And while there still are some great crafts present and a little bit of fine art, there is some not so great stuff. And people attend, but not from far away spots in Texas.
Some artists sold very little. Others did ok. We did alright. The show is close to home, which helps with expenses. But the weather - yikes!
Our booth was in the same spot we have been in since we moved to the new location. At the end of one of the big tents.

We rotate neighbors almost every year on one side. Dave Piper with Piper Sandals is always behind us. This makes for great conversation. But don't get him started on politics.
Carla, Julien and Sascha come for a visit one day. Sascha just slept through the whole thing.

Carla and Julien rested and snacked....

.... and rode a pony.

So, another year done. We reminisced about all the artists who have done this show over the years. We missed Ed Worland's presence and his beautifl chairs that sat under the trees. We missed Audie and Annette, past directors. But, there is new blood, new younger artists starting out in this business. Hopefully, good shows will continue.