Top 8 list: Favorite things about craft shows

The first time I did a craft show I was terrified, worried about dealing with bad weather and mean customers.  Happily I can report that I have never encountered a single mean customer at any show and have had pretty good luck with the weather. (Knock on wood!)  Going to craft shows has become really fun for me.  Here are the top reasons why I like them.

#8. The food

There's usually something delicious to be found at fairs and shows.  Whether it's a chowder made by the ladies of Saint Paul's in Ludlow or amazing chocolates from the vendors at stART on the Street, there is something yummy to keep me energized.

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#7. Visiting different towns

I'm not a particularly adventurous person. Give me a weekend with nothing to do and I'll stay at home 95% of the time. Craft fairs get me traveling around the state, seeing towns that I've never visited before. I get to see them at their best, usually from their downtown or another prominent location.

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