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         When we started the concept of publishing a guide to the art &
                                                     craft shows almost thirty years ago, we envisioned a
                                                     book that would be the result of a vast networking of exhibitors.
                                         It wasn’t to be any one person’s idea of what a guide should be. After all,
                                         who knows your work and it’s market better that you... the person who is
                                         “in the trenches” every week... talking to customers... listening to stories...
                                         dealing with inclement weather... tolerating unreasonable show sponsors
                                         and a whole slew of other things that it takes to succeed in this business.

                                               Over the years we’ve heard many of your suggestions and if you’ve
                                         been a subscriber for more than just a couple of years you’ve seen us
                                         implement many of your ideas. We’ve seen this publication transform
                                         from something that resembles our flyer... into one of the more influential
                                         guides on America’s eastern coast. We’ve grown from a circulation
                                         that included a few friends... to one that numbers in the thousands... and
                                         we’re read by even more! God willing and with your support, we hope
                                         this growth continues... but most of all, we hope to continue to be one of
                                         the most useful tools you have in your quest to have your own business
                                         grow with the same good fortune we’ve had. Here’s some information
                                         you ought to know.

                                              HOW & WHY WE PUBLISH EVERY THREE MONTHS...
                                               We publish four times per year... Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall.

                                         Each time we publish, we list events for up to one year in advance. The
                                         reason we do that is because in order to get into many of the larger events,
                                         you have to send your application in several months before the show to
                                         be considered. For most events though the planning is only done a few
                                         months before the event and of course we can’t publish information if
                                         the event sponsor hasn’t even set a date. That’s why every three months
                                         or so we delete everything that’s already happened and then put in all the
                                         updated information that has just become available. That’s good news
                                         because most exhibitors don’t have the funds to book so many events
                                         so far in advance and even if you did, the chances of being accepted to
                                         every event you apply for are minimal. Everyone’s schedule usually
                                         consists of a few shows booked months in advance and then some they
                                         book only a couple weeks beforehand. Every three months you’ll get a
                                         fresh batch of shows and a new opportunity to book events!

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