Comments on: Hatch Market 2009 – feedback & review

By: Jessica Gregory

Jessica Gregory — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:50:05 +0000

Excuse my name mistake in my earlier post – *Alexia* and readers!!! I had been reading your blog post and saw Alicia’s name… Sorry!

By: Jessica Gregory

Jessica Gregory — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:48:45 +0000

Hey Alicia and readers!
Just wanted to let you know that we are doing Hatch again this year, hopefully with better organization! We did realize the event did not go as smoothly as we thought (and not to shift blame at all because we definitely share in some of it, but the peopl who own the grounds on which we held Hatch Market last year didn’t deliver on their promises, which we had to make do and roll with the punches…) Anywho – this year’s location is MUCH better – right on Taylor Street, the main drag in Griffin, and we definitely listened and will adjust accordingly to the constructive criticisms from last year.
Go to http://www.hatchmarket2010.com for more information and feel free to shoot me and email or call me personally if you have any questions!

By: Nonnie Mouse

Nonnie Mouse — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:27:30 +0000

Probably a bit late to chime in, but i’ve done several first time indie craft fairs with SOOOOOOO much better organization and turn out. The only thing Hatch had going for it is that the logo/signage was pretty cool. I missed hearing about the fact that it was prom weekend, but that certainly explains what several us were questioning regarding the teen crowd.

I just don’t think Griffin has the population to back up such an event.

And seriously, if I have to hear Michael Jackson one more time…

I recommend Melanie and Friends hit Crafty Bastards, Renegade, and other more established and better organized fairs before asking for $85 booth fees (that did not deliver what they promised…). At best, that show was a $25er.

But everyone was nice, so I wasn’t one of those who had words…..just annoyed when i’ve had much better experiences.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:36:25 +0000

Thanks! I was actually floored when I added it all up!
It was great to meet you, too – good luck & I may end up taking one of your calligraphy classes

By: admin

admin — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:35:01 +0000

Yep! And I’m looking forward to next year’s event – hopefully bigger & better!

By: Felicia

Felicia — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:25:14 +0000

The first year’s always the toughest with an event like this but I have no doubt that the organizers will take our suggestions and create an even better event next year. I posted pictures of my booth on my blog and pictures of many booths including yours over on my flickr page. I enjoyed chatting with you and really loved seeing your book!

By: Anne Elser

Anne Elser — Tue, 12 May 2009 04:03:27 +0000

I am so glad you stayed on Sunday and that you did do well! I really think it was a good experience all around for me, as imperfect as it was. I learned a great deal. Sure, I bumped into a few snags, but met some fantastic vendors, customers, got some terrific advice, feedback and more energy to contribute to future shows. That’s all well worth the $85.00 booth fee.

Oh and the first thing we did was buy a case of that beer we’d been craving all day Saturday. It really was a magical mother’s day for me.