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The November 2002 show had 75 booths, November 2003 show had 155 booths, January 2004 had 180 booths and experienced more than 4,100 paid entries at the gate, (not counting the VIPs and return visits). The highest gate count and dealer count in more than six years. You will find these shows continue rapid growth for each show from previous year. This 2004 will prove the Fairgrounds Antique Market has finally revitalized and after very hard work from ourselves, but mostly from the support of our Dealers and Customers.
Because of the growth and demand, (especially for the AG I Building), we will be honoring the Saturday 5:00 PM deadline RSVP policy without exception. (In order to guarantee your same spaces, you MUST have guaranteed them by deposit no later than 5:00 PM Saturday at the close of show.) As dealers ourselves, we truly feel this is the only way to stay fair, respected and still do what’s best to make these shows grow once again. We understand in the past… allowances may have been made for some and RSVPs accepted whenever they arrived. We are currently receiving contracts one to four shows in advance and the only possible way for us to insure you keep your space, yet we maintain our responsibility to fill a show as the Promoter and maintain a healthy budget for advertising is to book your space by 5:00 PM on Saturday. We need Sunday to book additional spaces from Dealers walking or telephoning in, as well as rebooking options from current Dealers. Once again… we truly feel this is the FAIR way to handle this and only hope you respect us for following this to the letter. All spaces not booked will become available at 5:01 PM Saturday evening and we will stay after hours for anyone waiting in line.
We would also like to announce that we are not able to hold your space over if you find the need to be absent from one of the shows. Should you wish to keep your particular space, we recommend you find a Dealer that would rent it for the month that you will be away and then agree to allow you that particular space back, upon your return. If you and another Dealer approach the reservation booth with arrangements ready, we will be more than happy to make the allowance. The booth will be rented in the actual Dealer’s name, as we do not sublet in the system.
Thanks.
Letters
from our dealers...