Posted by fixerupper on January 29, 2015 at 07:20:13 from (100.42.82.100):
In Reply to: 2015 Tractor Shows posted by prawn farmer on January 29, 2015 at 06:52:29:
It all depends on the region. We all know the population of old farmers who collect old machinery is dying off and we have to change our shows accordingly to draw a new type of crowd. In my part of the US collecting old stuff never has been as prevalent as it is in the east so our population here isn't quite as interested in lines of tractors and engines. To draw in more gate fees Our local show has successfully brought in a civil war enactment to draw the interests of the growing number of town folks. We have a 1800's encampment with tents, tepees and characters dressed in period attire. We have a horse drawn potato digger that makes a pass or two and then the kids are let loose to pick up the spuds. We have the homemade ice cream that's to die for. Our collectable military vehicle and memorabilia area is becoming fairly extensive. If we stuck to primarily tractors and engines we would be going downhill but instead we are holding our own. We haven't gained numbers at the gate but we haven't lost numbers. It takes a lot of work to keep bringing them in.
Edit, I'm looking at this through the eyes of a show organizer instead of through the eyes of an exhibitor. The two go hand in hand. Good shows bring more exhibits. A show that has friendly greeters to help the exhibitors get through their anxiety when they pull in will bring more exhibitors. It's multi-faceted.
This post was edited by fixerupper at 08:31:57 01/29/15.
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