It's a misconception that it's always sunny in the Sunshine State of Florida. It is only called so because Florida happens to be one of the warmer areas in the United States. While it gets more sunlight there than in any other place in the US, Florida gets its fair share of typhoons that happen in all 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, typhoons aren't just about the rainfall, but it's also about the strong winds. Many a stall owner have at meticulously covered his wares so that it doesn't get wet, only to be frustrated at the wind blowing them all away to expose his crafts. To prevent this from happening to you, a combination of heavy weights and clothesline clips would be my suggestion. Fasten them tight, and be confident that you've protected 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, typhoons aren't just about the rainfall, but it's also about the strong winds. Many a stall owner have at meticulously covered his wares so that it doesn't get wet, only to be frustrated at the wind blowing them all away to expose his crafts. To prevent this from happening to you, a combination of heavy weights and clothesline clips would be my suggestion. Fasten them tight, and be confident that you've protected your wares.
About the Author:
Sam Weyland loves to go around in the various Florida Craft Shows. She heartily suggests Florida Craft Fairs to find the closest Florida Fair near you!
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