I am a jewelry vendor in New England. I make unusual jewelry—original art glass jewelry—but it still lands me in the jewelry category which is a very popular one. As I am working on my summer shows (this is my 3rd year doing shows and I am working on branching out from my local community), I am finding that many shows already have the jewelry category full! Amazing! And the shows have just been posted at FairsandFestivals.

How does everyone deal with this? Has anyone experienced this? How early do you apply? December? January? Is it just the jewelry category? I would love to hear some tips for dealing with this. Thanks!

don’t know what to tell you…I have the same problem as I make paper jewelry, which, of course, puts me in the same boat - I have already applied to most shows I’m interested in - have been told that ‘they’d love to have me, but jewelry is full…do you want to be put on the waiting list?’ - boy, is that helpful - I guess you need to apply EARLY - I did get into one good show, so there’s hope…good luck   :-)