Originally Posted by
jaciqltznok
I think $5.00 is too much..especially if it is in a rural area in the fair building...I mean SMALL town stuff....but the bigger guild shows are heading up $10! I think guilds need to find a away to offset the entrance fee's!
What do you think?
Trust me, no one sets their entrance fee any higher than it needs to be, and if it's raised, it's not done lightly.
It costs money to put on a quilt show. Depending on where you are, there may be a charge for the hall and a charge for the quilt racks. The judge costs money - her time and transportation. Advertising costs money, and all the forms and programs cost money. Teachers and speakers cost money. And for however much money these things cost, there is a lot of volunteer time organizing, contacting and arranging for vendors, receiving quilts, putting up and taking down quilts, white gloving.
I have a great time at a quilt show, so I think my admission fee is money well spent for a few hours meeting people and shopping, and I would gladly pay more at some shows.
Janet