Melody Erickson Designs

I participated in the inaugural East Nashville Arts Fest on May 22 & 23. I haven't done many festivals, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a great experience!

While it wasn't as organized as I'd hoped going in, it came together pretty well.  I felt there were a good number of people both days, and I did pretty well in terms of sales in spite of the apparent lack of advertising. (Several people who lived in the area commented that they didn't know the event was happening - they just saw it as they were moving about in the neighborhood!)

It was also extraordinarily hot! As one participant said on Sunday, "It was hot yesterday. Today it's crazy hot!" Yes, it was! And two ten hour days is a lot of time to spend in that kind of heat. My old body wasn't prepared for it, which it let me know round about Tuesday! (You don't want to know the details.) So I'm not sure I'll do another multiple day event that's held out in the weather, but if you're able to take that heat, East Nashville is a great venue!

Here are some pictures of my booth: