I spent a disappointing day at the Kenilworth Festival Gala Day on Sunday. We borrowed a gazebo and several tables for the day but the wind made it difficult to keep the gazebo up and caused me to abandon my usual practice of displaying my glass on stands. A good sized event held in Abbey Fields by the local Lions Club, including field events in arenas and multiple stages. With the sun being out and free live music the crowds came out in droves. However they were mostly families and although they looked and admired I sold very few items but I believe I made one or two contacts who may approach me later.
From a stall holders perspective this was not a well organised event. Although there was an area for craft stalls they were placed haphazardly. You had to guess where the row was going based on the heaps of goods or half erected stands. The majority of stalls at the event were charity based with about 16 – 18 in the craft section and a few of these might have been better at a car boot sale. I shall not be attending this event in future years. Hilary Poole
