[Jewelry making - Article 00652] - Re: [Orchid] Experience with philly folk fest?

[Eric V. Schmidt]

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    Karen; As a regular attendee of the PFF, I can maybe offer some
    hints.  I can't say as I patronize the vendor section but I do take a
    stroll through there and there are some beautiful works on display -
    metals, fabric based, traditional art, leather, clothes, etc.  Most
    of it is of a decent quality - not flea market crap. 

    I've never seen demos, but don't know of a reason why it couldn't be
    done. I'd keep it simple if possible and schedule it.  Unless it is
    something like weaving where you can do it with little thought and
    interact with the people. 

    As for the people, it is a real mix.  I assume they are there for
    the music and music lovers come in all types.  There is the yuppie
    crowd, and professionals too.  On the other economic spectrum you'll
    find people who look and act like they just came down from the hills
    or out of a trailer park (Clinton's handler's stereotype), to
    hippies, an occasional biker, and some who appear to have been
    dropped off from another planet and haven't quite got the masquerade
    right.  And more men in skirts (although they call them quilts) than
    you'll see in any place outside of Scotland. 

    Very little drugs ,alcohol, or roudyism:  They're serious about
    their no policies toward these issues.  If you do you are gone. 
    Although in all honesty I have to say that this past year seemed not
    as well policed as previous years. 

    Food venders charge normal prices for there wares too - not like
    some places where water is $3 or more and a sandwich is $6.  Although
    in the campground the partying goes on all night.  If you're a light
    sleeper make other arrangements.  We stayed in a campground at a
    distance this time and it was still easy to get to the events.  The
    bus schedule is well run along with the other components of the PFF. 
    Very little problems - of course they've had decades to get their act
    together. 

    It's a dedicated bunch - we come from Western Ohio and I assume lots
    of people come from greater distances.  Many people arrange their
    family vacation around it. 

    They bring in music from all over the world.  It is the only place I
    know where you can hear the Homes Brothers, Odetta, and Mary
    Chapin-Carpenter all on the same night. 

    I can't say how you would do, but most of the vendors seem pretty
    happy to be there. 

    Hope this helps.  As you can tell I'm an advocate of the event - its
    a good time and family friendly and something for everyone. 

Eric


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