Festival Vendors Struggle Through COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2020
Julie Cochrane, Operations Manager
FestivalNet.com
Julie@FestivalNet.com
Festival Vendors in Search of Options
Almost 50% of vendors surveyed rely on events for all income
Raleigh, NC. FestivalNet.com announces results of their May 2020 COVID-19 impact study. With more than 3,500 responded, the survey uncovered the challenges and creativity of being a festival vendor or performer.
Full survey results: https://festivalnet.com/blog/FestivalNet-Survey-Response-4196
Some quotes from our members:
“Unfortunately like many vendors, our products sell best when they can be seen in person, touched...tried on. I think online shows are going to be a big part of the new norm, but the in person are SO much better, especially the music festivals." - Craftsperson Lori Trafford, Montana
"I am a henna artist which requires me to be within 1 foot or less of a client in order to do my artwork on their body. With social distancing this is impossible, and I don't foresee people being comfortable sitting that close for at least 2 years..." - Lisa Paulger, Jacksonville Beach, Florida
About FestivalNet.com: Founded in 1996, FestivalNet serves festival vendors, artists, craftspeople, musicians, event promoters and visitors throughout North America. With more than 300,000 members, we provide detailed event information for more than 26,000 events and tools to help our community connect to make events successful.
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