Traders Experiences
So what should you expect on the weekend as a trader?
This festival is about SO much more than I can put into words. So I asked my traders to do it for me - including how business was for them.
Forest Of Life Art
"Hi from Tina and Ady Stonehenge. Our business name is forestsoflifeart.com, we travel round festivals in our van Ray and sell our artwork and Handmade drums.Last weekend we attended Awakened Spirit Festival for the first time. And wow.The grounds were beautiful, the friends we met for the first time , I can't count.
Every time we travel to a festival we discuss our target take, we hit that and 50% more. So business was great, but to us it's not always about money.
Community, friends, people ,and respect make a successful festival.
Every festival we go to, we know the hard work and care that the festival team put in to a years work.Not everything runs smoothly and you can't please everyone. It is how those problems are solved too.
So we've already booked up for next year to see friends and would wholeheartedly recommend."
Scarlet Impressions
This was my first year here.
For my business: as a first time trader it was very much a let's try and see how it goes. The costs were very reasonable for a weekend and the ability to set up the day before so you could actually enjoy the grounds yourself and get to meet others was a definite bonus.
Contact prior to the event was perfect and arrival was smooth.
Yes footfall was sporadic, there was a lot going on so for the visitors I can imagine that it was hard to find the time to walk across the sizeable venue (something that has been discussed and addressed for next year.) and is also something I would consider in how I ran my stall as a few changes on how I worked would help my business and give me more personal time too.
Hayley went out of her way, beyond the normal levels of an event organiser, made us welcome and was very easy to talk to when needed.
On a personal level I enjoyed the beautiful grounds, met some fantastic people and left the event feeling much less stressed than I normally would after a full weekend show. The pace was relaxing and while she may never admit it Hayley was proactive and adapted to all situations.
For my husband and daughter who I drag along as helpers they had a lovely time and would happily come back.
Looking forward to 2025 already.
Scarlet Leonard - Scarlet Impressions https://creatoriq.cc/3N9N0oZ
Shumba Handmade Creations
Was my first time as a trader and first time at this event. Really enjoyed the whole vibe, everyone was so friendly, got such nice non judgmental vibes, when I came home it was oh I'm back here could feel such a difference in the energy around me. Loved all the different treatments and groups that went on.. so relaxed.. Hayley has been amazing nothing has been too much, on the day, beforehand and even after in trying to sort next year. High five and blessings to you.I was a bit disappointed about footfall for stalls and trading but it's all a learning curve, now I know what this event is really all about i am happy to go into next year with a different mindset. This is the kind of place you go to get away from it all when you need a break and want to get out of the rat race.. chill with like-minded people and take in some healing vibes, show off your wares and creative pieces and share the joy..
Contact us for more information on a stall at our next event. Most traders stay with us year after year although a few spaces do come up occasionally