Vendor Events

I experienced my first craft show last weekend- WOW!  I walked in with my bags and had no clue what I was doing or where to go.  Thankfully, everyone was so nice and helped guide me to my predetermined "table spot" and I started setting up shop.  It took me much longer than I had anticipated to set up my table, stands, and about 90 cupcakes.  I am a perfectionist, so everything had to be just right.  I was thrilled with the way my table looked, almost an hour later.  The show was kind of slow according to other vendors that I talked to, but it was ok with me since it was my first experience.  It was a long day, and I had to stay at my table most of the time, from 9am- 4pm.  Many of the vendors were complaining that they didn't do well at all and that this was not a good show, but I thought I did pretty good!!  I only had about 20 cupcakes left by the end of the day.  The cupcakes I chose to make for this event were:

• Peanut Butter (these were the first to sell out!)
• Chocolate Orange
• Chocolate with Strawberry frosting (sold out!)
• Cookies and Cream (sold out!)
• Blueberry Lemon (I had the most of these left, which surprised me because usually it is a favorite amongst women)
• Caramel Apple

I would say my first show was a success and I left with more cash than I came with or spent in my pocket.  Show #2 coming up this Friday- "Mom's Night Out"- which means bring on the alcohol cupcakes!  The lineup for this event:

• Irish Car Bomb (a DEFINITE favorite!)
• Strawberry Champaigne (new recipe!)
• Snickerdoodle (new recipe!)
• Dark Chocolate with Peanut Butter Mousse (new recipe!)
• Red Velvet
• Brownie with Dark Chocolate Icing (new recipe!)

I am really excited for this event and hope to have a great turnout and demand for cupcakes.  I am SUPER excited to finally get to try some new flavors too!