Vendors wanted for Harvest Dance

[PeaceinMedicine]

:hello: We are currently seeking vendors for the 11th Annual Harvest Dance and Celebration! We have a limited number of booths available for this fabulous event. We would love to have your clothing, art, textiles, glass, etc., to showcase the amazing artisans of Sonoma County. Tables and chairs are provided for booths inside the Expo. Outdoor booths do not include tables or chairs.

Below is the pertinent info. If you are interested in having a booth, please contact [email protected] or call Jo or Mitcho at 707-823-4206. For more information on the Harvest Dance, please refer to our post under "Events" here on Wacco, or www.HarvestDance.com (https://www.HarvestDance.com).

11th Annual Harvest Dance and Celebration
November 7, 2009
Expo-11am-8pm
Dance 7pm to Midnight

Held at Sebastopol Community Center
390 Morris Street in Sebastopol

Indoor Booths include a table and two chairs in a 10x6 area
The cost per booth is $300

Outdoor booths do NOT include a tents, table or chairs; you must bring your own. The cost per booth is $200

Come join us in supporting our community and celebrating the harvest!

[Shandi]

If we pay $250-300 a booth (space?) , we better have some high end product to sell to at least cover the booth cost. And hope to make a few dollars on the sales to those of us who have the extra bucks to buy these high end works of art.

Actually it makes total sense, "highly profitable artists", selling to "highly profitable buyers". These are the people to watch, because they know how to succeed in a " low-end economy."

And Peace in Medicine knows how to attract them both....well, they are in the business of the biggest CASH CROP in CALIFORNIA.
Smart people attracting smart/profitable vendors......
and smart buyers with plenty of cash.

I'm wondering what kinds of products would warrent spending this amount of money for a booth?

I look forward to meeting the amazing artisans who are making plenty of money to be able to afford a booth like this.

These are my kind of artists, not the "starving ones" we always hear about.

The indoor artists get to rent the table and 2 chairs for $50, but the outdoor artists have to supply their own, but hey, your booth is only $250!! What a deal....

I'd be happy to supply each outdoor artist with a table and 2 chairs for even less than $50! Just let me know, so I can make some money providing these necessities that you'd come to expect when you spend $250 for space to show your wares.

I'm going just to rub shoulders with the "elite artisans and buyers" in our county, just for the learning,... and to see how it's all done.

We know for sure who's going to make some money here, and I'm hoping the vendors do too! Wouldn't that be a WIN-WIN situation?

Love to hear how you all did when it's over, and the sales results are in.
I'm expecting to hear about some incredible profits.....you know, that's what you make after the basic booth "expenses".

Let er rip!!! All comments welcome, I love to get an education and have various perspectives presented here, for our community involvement.

And, by the way, I love Peace in Medicine; it's the best! I think their the
"Smart Club".

Sandy


:hello: We are currently seeking vendors for the 11th Annual Harvest Dance and Celebration! We have a limited number of booths available for this fabulous event. We would love to have your clothing, art, textiles, glass, etc., to showcase the amazing artisans of Sonoma County. Tables and chairs are provided for booths inside the Expo. Outdoor booths do not include tables or chairs.

Below is the pertinent info. If you are interested in having a booth, please contact [email protected] or call Jo or Mitcho at 707-823-4206. For more information on the Harvest Dance, please refer to our post under "Events" here on Wacco, or www.HarvestDance.com (https://www.HarvestDance.com).

11th Annual Harvest Dance and Celebration
November 7, 2009
Expo-11am-8pm
Dance 7pm to Midnight

Held at Sebastopol Community Center
390 Morris Street in Sebastopol

Indoor Booths include a table and two chairs in a 10x6 area
The cost per booth is $300

Outdoor booths do NOT include a tents, table or chairs; you must bring your own. The cost per booth is $250

Come join us in supporting our community and celebrating the harvest!

[Imagery]

Interesting.

I was looking into becoming a vendor at the Gravenstein Apple Fair, widely publicized, held at Ragle Regional Park, whose annual visitors top 11,000 people. Their vendor fees for this event, which draws people from San Francisco and the Bay Area into our town for the weekend, they only charge $165 + 10% net for a 10'x10' space, and from helping set up and clean up after a booth, it was a generous 10'x10' space. This event is a two-day event, making the booth space less than $100 per day.

10' x 6' space? Certainly 10' deep would make sense, but you couldn't really display product on both sides of the booth, and have room for more than one or two people at a time. If it's 10' wide, and six foot deep, you could only display a very small amount of merchandise for sale. Considering the average fold-up table (found at Costco, etc.) is approximately 5' long and 2' wide, there goes 10 sq. ft. out of your 60 sq. ft. assigned to you. Place two chairs, and there goes another 4 to six square feet. You've taken up 1/4 of your space with the table and two chairs.


Just something to think about.

[PeaceinMedicine]

Hi Shandi and Imagery,
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Thank you for your thought-provoking comments regarding the booth fees for the Harvest Dance; it’s always a good to get feedback in order to improve where we can.
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I think that Imagery hit the proverbial nail on the head when he mentioned that the Gravenstein Apple Fair, which is widely publicized, draws 11,000 people over two days. An event of that size can certainly afford to offer booths at a much lower rate, due to the huge local sponsorship as well as the number of people that attend the event. Our event, which is the longest running cannabis related event on the West Coast, is growing every year, but has not reached that level of attendance. Even so, we received very positive feedback last year from our vendors, who indicated that they had done very well, prompting us to expand the area this year. We are so lucky to have artisans and sponsors who support this endeavor!
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And Shandi, you are right. We certainly do know who is going to make some money here; the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Sebastopol</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Community Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> and Americans for Safe Access. :thumbsup: 100% of all proceeds go directly to these two non-profit organizations. As you probably know, Peace in Medicine is a non-profit as well, and loves to support this wonderful community, as we have since the day we opened our doors.
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Also, as the vendor/sponsorship application on our website at www.harvestdance.com (https://www.harvestdance.com/), states, there are custom packages available. Although many of the spaces inside the Expo are 10x6, we have arranged 10x10 spaces for any vendor who has asked. Many of our booth holders are information/education booths and don’t require such a large area. We have also arranged in-kind/partial fee trades, with items going to the auction. We truly want everyone who takes part in the event to succeed!


~Find Peace in Medicine~

[Shandi]

I appreciate your response. I was under the impression that because so many people who advertise on WaccoBB.net seem to be low income, or who ask for "FREE" things, that I forgot all about the wealthier segment who can well afford $250/350 for a booth for the day, without question.

And the fact that you've received positive response from your past vendors who've done very well. That's awesome! Glad to hear that the artists in our area aren't "starving".

And that those who have "informational booths" can also afford the fees or do partial fee trades, especially because they're not selling anything. I hope that the companies that these individuals work for, help out with those fees.

It's unfortunate that you don't have enough sponsors or attendance to reduce your fee schedule, like other events, and are forced to charge more from less people.....but it's all for a good cause, and it's a great way to spend a few hundred dollars. Hey, if they've got it, let em'
flaunt it, and be a great example of a high degree of success, even in a down turned economy. I'm glad to see that's not a problem for many in our community, even though the posts on WaccoBB.net seem to indicate otherwise, but then they're probably not artists who know how to make money with their skills and talents.

Art remains important to those of us that can afford it. I, have to admit that when I have a few extra thousand, I always buy art! That satisfies a part of me that no new car can.

And I'm also glad to hear that 100% of the proceeds (booth fees and other sales) go to
Sebastopol Community Center and Americans for Safe Access.

Wishing all much success and high profits!!!

Shandi


Hi Shandi and Imagery,
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Thank you for your thought-provoking comments regarding the booth fees for the Harvest Dance; it’s always a good to get feedback in order to improve where we can.
<o:p></o:p>
I think that Imagery hit the proverbial nail on the head when he mentioned that the Gravenstein Apple Fair, which is widely publicized, draws 11,000 people over two days. An event of that size can certainly afford to offer booths at a much lower rate, due to the huge local sponsorship as well as the number of people that attend the event. Our event, which is the longest running cannabis related event on the West Coast, is growing every year, but has not reached that level of attendance. Even so, we received very positive feedback last year from our vendors, who indicated that they had done very well, prompting us to expand the area this year. We are so lucky to have artisans and sponsors who support this endeavor!
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And Shandi, you are right. We certainly do know who is going to make some money here; the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Sebastopol</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Community Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> and Americans for Safe Access. :thumbsup: 100% of all proceeds go directly to these two non-profit organizations. As you probably know, Peace in Medicine is a non-profit as well, and loves to support this wonderful community, as we have since the day we opened our doors.
<o:p></o:p>
Also, as the vendor/sponsorship application on our website at www.harvestdance.com (https://www.harvestdance.com/), states, there are custom packages available. Although many of the spaces inside the Expo are 10x6, we have arranged 10x10 spaces for any vendor who has asked. Many of our booth holders are information/education booths and don’t require such a large area. We have also arranged in-kind/partial fee trades, with items going to the auction. We truly want everyone who takes part in the event to succeed!


~Find Peace in Medicine~

[Barry]

... I was under the impression that because so many people who advertise on WaccoBB.net seem to be low income...
According to our member survey of a year or so ago, our membership directly reflects the income level of the county overall. While there are certainly plenty of posts from people who seem to be low income, there are also plenty of posts from people who seem to have plenty of disposable income, including the many restaurant reviews, luxury items offered for sale, home improvement requests, etc.

[Mitcho LeGreat]

Also to note here:
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Peace in Medicine has GENEROUSLY offered free space to any healers and/or fortune tellers at the Harvest Dance. They may sign up with me (Mitcho) at [email protected]
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They bring a small table, we have chairs, and work in whatever modality they use - Tarot, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Crystals</st1:place></st1:City>, Energetics. As long as they are not vending items, but are offering services such as energetic healings or readings, THEY can charge what they want and THEY get to keep the money they make. NO FEES. Did you read that right - yes you did. NO FEES and they keep the money. Remember that Peace in Medicine really is a non-profit.
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We did this last year and folks who took advantage of this had a great day, got good, free PR ,and were supported by Peace in Medicine. This not only helped to create a celebratory carnival-like atmosphere at out event, but it gave a good, free gig to these local practitioners.
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This offer still stands:<o:p></o:p>
Fortune tellers/buskers/healers wanted!
<o:p></o:p>
You bring a small table or blanket, and we will provide the event and the space. You MUST pre-arrange this with Mitcho at Peace in Medicine. 707-823-4206 or [email protected] ([email protected]).


Also NOTE: the EXPO is FREE all day, 11 am to 8pm. The Kidzone, which has been expanded with performers, face painting, and crafts, is also FREE 12 to 6 pm.

The apple blossom festival is not FREE... There I said it...that dirty word FREE.

We should all be thanking and supporting those community entitites that are kind enough to pay the fee for vending so that we can provide these things for FREE


Spread the word. Thank you!:heart:
Mitcho

[Shandi]

"Also to note here": (posted by Mitcho)


It's nice to know that this offer has also been presented a few days after the request for vendors. Seems kind of strange that it wasn't part of the original post....does that mean it was an "after thought"? Just wondering....:hmmm:

And how nice that "chairs are available" for the healers and/or fortune tellers, but not for those who pay the $250 for the outside space. I feel confused about all of this....:thinking:

We know that Peace in Medicine is a "non-profit", but that doesn't mean they don't make money.....does it????

Another thing I wonder about is how many of the artisans who did so well last year, are going to do it again this year?
Why not, success builds on success. Those who made such great profits last year, can do it again this year!!

Has Peace in Medicine called those vendors to get them signed up to make some more profits, like last year? That's what I'd do. Get your client base in first, and then see what's left for new vendors.

Come on "ye profitable artisans from the past", get your space reserved now or there might not be any space left for you. We all appreciate you for paying the vendor's fee, so we can come to this event FREE, and buy your wonderful works of art. Unlike the Apple Blossom Festival, which we've been reminded.....is NOT FREE!!

By the way, how many indoor/outdoor spaces are there total, and how many are left?

Only 2.5 weeks left to go.... Don't wait too long or those spaces will be going.... going.....GONE! And you'll miss out on all those profits $$$$ Re-invest for your profits, and the community non-profits. Hey, that has a nice ring to it.


As it was stated by Mitcho from Peace in Medicine:

"We should" (why does this have a parental ring to it?) all be thanking and supporting those community entitites that are kind enough ) to pay the fee for vending so that we can provide these things for FREE. (When is it "KIND" to rent a space to sell things?) More confusion :hmmm: But it is another perspective, so I can appreciate the effort to help us understand why vendors pay to rent the space. It's "kindness".....and I so appreciate it.

People "should" do a lot of things, but who's to know for sure what others
"should" be doing? NOT ME! Let someone in a position of authority be the one to tell others what they "should" be doing. It's comforting in a way, knowing what we "should" be doing....it kind of takes the personal responsibility out of it, for choosing from our own guidance system.

And it's also comforting to know that vendors are showing "kindness" when they pay the vendor fee. I wonder how many of them actually realize that it's kindness, not a profitable business motive that has motivated them to put their money up for the vendor space. What a refreshing thought that is! I like it....."Kindness replaces intended profits as motive" Wow, now that's really wonderful!!!

Thanks for that new perspective; it changes everything I thought I knew about business.
_________________________________________________________________

Also to note here:
<o:p></o:p>
Peace in Medicine has GENEROUSLY offered free space to any healers and/or fortune tellers at the Harvest Dance. They may sign up with me (Mitcho) at [email protected]
<o:p> </o:p>
They bring a small table, we have chairs, and work in whatever modality they use - Tarot, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Crystals</st1:place></st1:city>, Energetics. As long as they are not vending items, but are offering services such as energetic healings or readings, THEY can charge what they want and THEY get to keep the money they make. NO FEES. Did you read that right - yes you did. NO FEES and they keep the money. Remember that Peace in Medicine really is a non-profit.
<o:p> </o:p>
We did this last year and folks who took advantage of this had a great day, got good, free PR ,and were supported by Peace in Medicine. This not only helped to create a celebratory carnival-like atmosphere at out event, but it gave a good, free gig to these local practitioners.
<o:p></o:p>
This offer still stands:<o:p></o:p>
Fortune tellers/buskers/healers wanted!
<o:p></o:p>
You bring a small table or blanket, and we will provide the event and the space. You MUST pre-arrange this with Mitcho at Peace in Medicine. 707-823-4206 or [email protected] ([email protected]).


Also NOTE: the EXPO is FREE all day, 11 am to 8pm. The Kidzone, which has been expanded with performers, face painting, and crafts, is also FREE 12 to 6 pm.

The apple blossom festival is not FREE... There I said it...that dirty word FREE.

We should all be thanking and supporting those community entitites that are kind enough to pay the fee for vending so that we can provide these things for FREE


Spread the word. Thank you!:heart:
Mitcho

[Barry]

It's nice to know that this offer has also been presented a few days after the request for vendors. Seems kind of strange that it wasn't part of the original post....does that mean it was an "after thought"? Just wondering....:hmmm:

And how nice that "chairs are available" for the healers and/or fortune tellers, but not for those who pay the $250 for the outside space. I feel confused about all of this....:thinking:

We know that Peace in Medicine is a "non-profit", but that doesn't mean they don't make money.....does it????

Another thing I wonder about is how many of the artisans who did so well last year, are going to do it again this year?
...
"We should" (why does this have a parental ring to it?)
....
(When is it "KIND" to rent a space to sell things?) More confusion :hmmm: But it is another perspective, so I can appreciate the effort to help us understand why vendors pay to rent the space. It's "kindness".....and I so appreciate it.

People "should" do a lot of things, but who's to know for sure what others
"should" be doing? NOT ME! Let someone in a position of authority be the one to tell others what they "should" be doing. It's comforting in a way, knowing what we "should" be doing....it kind of takes the personal responsibility out of it, for choosing from our own guidance system.

And it's also comforting to know that vendors are showing "kindness" when they pay the vendor fee. I wonder how many of them actually realize that it's kindness, not a profitable business motive that has motivated them to put their money up for the vendor space. What a refreshing thought that is! I like it....."Kindness replaces intended profits as motive" Wow, now that's really wonderful!!!

Thanks for that new perspective; it changes everything I thought I knew about business.


Sandy,

I am shocked to see this from you, since you generally so thoughtful, considerate and helpful.

What's the problem here?

Peace in Medicine, who is creating an exceptional model for compassionate medicinal cannibis business as well as an exceptionally responsible business within the community, who is bringing one the best bands out there, Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) (https://www.alomusic.com/) to Sebastopol for the first time, and is offering vendor space for a fee (that may be too much for some people, just like anything else) and offering free space for healers, and is providing a free event for also sorts of information for safe access, including growing your own, despite that fact that it will reduce their sales.

And you want to give them grief?

If you have a problem, please state it clearly. Because I don't see a problem here. I thank them for the dignity they have brought to this long awaited transition to allow cannabis to be available legally, and for throwing a great community party in celebration of the harvest!

:mj:

[Claire]

Well, here's a little perspective from a professional artist who has done all types of shows and festivals for a few decades. Generally, the booth fee in question would be considered quite pricey for a single day's set up. As much as I would love to be a vendor, it is not feasible for me to pay this amount and hope to make a profit from my sales, after factoring in the cost of my materials, not to mention my time. (has anyone priced art supplies and framing materials lately? they are phenomenally high.)
Also, something I have noticed over the years is that people who do readings of any sort have a very steady business at alternative shows but have little or no overhead to their "wares". I try to offer healing energy through my artwork and work hard to maintain a certain clarity of consciousness and serenity through all phases of my work.
These times are hard for us all, I think, and I am struggling, as are my usual customers. If I decide to go for broke and buy a space at the Harvest Dance it would be because I am taking an impractical leap of faith and not because I am a high falutin' artiste who expects to rake in the dough.
And yet, I cannot wait to get to my next art project and hope someone will benefit from it down the road. I just wish we all had a lot more money to go around to support each other as we would wish to.
Blessings to all who have supported me monetarily over the years and to those who wished they could have. We'll all just keep working, right? Keeping the good energy going.
Well folks, it's Harvest time in this beautiful neck of the world and I love bringing in the bounties! Cheers!
Claire

[someguy]

Wait..... ALO is gonna be there! Holy shit!!!!! That rocks.

[rekarp]

Shandi,

Your tone throughout this thread has been passive aggressive and condescending. Please be clear and direct about what you're trying to say rather than sugar coating your criticisms as if you're actually happy about what they are doing with the festival.

Thanks,
Ron