[littlefrog]

I was pretty happy with the show from a sales perspective. I don't think the crowds were as big as the mall show, but the people who were there (and there were lots of people) were there to buy plants, so it worked out well. If they can keep it in the same place for a few years in a row it will help. I know a lot of people went to the mall and learned about the new location there... I must have answered the 'why did you move?' question 50 times - I didn't move, they did...

So, cons - it was too crowded. Hard to get in and out of the only doors they had. Exhibit space was tight and there really wasn't enough room to move around in the sales area. The sales tables were a foot or two deeper than usual, which made it hard to reach across to give customers plants. I also had the benefit of an outside corner table, so I couldn't even see some of my plants they were so far away. Using more normal width tables next year would be a plus (although some vendors liked being able to get more plants out on display). Probably a few too many vendors for the space we had, although I'm not volunteering to be the vendor left out next year!!

Pros- great facility, food was made on site and was pretty tasty. Lots of room for judging and storage. Lots of parking. Location was well marked from the road and pretty easy to find. Not having to walk 20 miles to judge the show (mall shows are hell) was really nice... I'd have to say I prefer this location to the old one, even though the old one was much closer to my house.