Sweetheart Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Art Market - Greenbank Farm, Whidbey Island

I'm having a bit of a panic attack. My first BIG show is this weekend and I'm not fully prepared. Some of my worries are:

1. I don't know how much traffic to expect. I don't know how much inventory I'll need. If I do run out of jewelry on the first day I won't be able to go home at night and create more jewelry. Why? This is an out of town show and I'm staying over night. Of course there is a flip side to this "problem" - will I actually sell anything? I don't want to make a bad impression on the organizers of the show. I want to come across as a organized and professional vendor who creates wonderful jewelry. Not some sloppy un-organized mess who creates suprisingly wonderful jewelry. You never know, I might want to return to sell at this venue if me, my jewelry, and the farm are a good fit.
   

Here's what I have to do tonight to be comfortabley prepared:

1. Stop by the bank to get money to make change (how much do I need?)


2. Go to Target to buy a hand mirror so that my customers can see what my jewelry looks like on them.


3. Go to Office Depot and buy post cards to that I can make coupons to stuff in my shopping bags.


4. Design said coupons.


5. I still have 8 pairs of earrings to make. I've got to finish 5 necklaces and make the charms for my wine glass charms.


6. Do laundry and pack the overnight bag for me and my husband.


7. Pack up my display and jewelry.


8. Print off the state sales tax list to use for tomorrow.


9. Find my license - I don't know if I need this but it's good to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it.


10. Print off the ferry schedule so that we can time our arrival just so.


11. Find time to sleep.

I'm sure I'll be able to pull it off and I'll know what to do for my next show. Below is information on the show. Despite all my panic and worry - I'm actually looking forward to going to the show. I really like Whidbey Island - and I'll have easy access to wine (and chocolate).

"Sweetheart Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Art Market Wine and chocolate tasting will be featured throughout the weekend at the Greenbank Farm Market inside the historic 1904 Barn. The event is scheduled from 10am-5pm on February 16-18. Bring your sweetheart and experience the varieties of wine and chocolate, as you taste wines of the Puget Sound area paired with truffles, Belgian chocolates and fudge. Stroll through the market of handcrafts, art photography and gourmet foods created by local artisans to find special gifts for your Valentine. Enjoy the charming atmosphere of the market in the barn making your visit to the farm a sweet destination. For more information contact the events Manager at 360/678-7710 or email events@greenbankfarm.com"

Address:

Greenbank Farm - Whidbey Island
765 Wonn RoadSuite #A201
Greenbank, WA 98253
(360) 678-7700

Upcoming Shows and Events!!!

I'm happy to announce that I have a few arts and crafts shows lined up where I will be proudly selling my jewelry. Here are the details:

My first show will be at The Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island - The Sweetheart Wine and Chocolate Tasting and Art Market. This event is event is scheduled from 10:00am - 5:00pm on February 16 - 18th. I will be there on the 16th and 17th only.

My second show will be in conjunction with I Heart Rummage in Seattle, WA. This will be my first time as a vendor with the show and it will be held at it's new venue Chop Suey on March 2nd from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. I'm hoping the new venue will draw in a large crowd, a large crowd with money burning a hole in their pocket.

My third show will at the Fox Island Easter Egg Hunt, Bake Sale, Unique Gift Boutique and Food Drive for FISH on Fox Island, on March 22nd, starting at 10:00am. This was the first show that I applied to and it was the first that accepted me as a vendor. So, I'm really looking forward to it.

And last but not least, the fourth show I have lined up is with The Annual Fox Island FICRA Fair on August 9th, from 11:00am - 4:00pm. Yep, it's true, I'm heading back to Fox Island.

I hope that the readers of this blog who live in the north, central and/or south Puget Sound region will be able to come check out these shows and maybe stop by my booth to say "Hi". I will post the links for each of these shows in my "Upcoming Shows and Events" column (look to your right - top of the column). That way you can get more detailed information and directions to the shows. I have a few more shows lined up and when I have received my confirmation I will provide you with all the information on the shows.