It was a non-profit agency running a craft show that was more interested in appearances than traffic flow or space efficiency. The wanted matching tablecloths and floral centerpieces like it was a country club dinner instead of a workspace.

I firmly believe in attractive presentation of the merchandise. but when I lose 10% of the display space, I view it as 10% of potential lost business.

I have done a few shows.

Be very careful the promoters know if you have a high current need. Tell them what you will be running and the current draw. Current draw should be posted somewhere on any machines your taking.

Put it in writing and have them acknowledge it when you pay.

One rather large outdoor show that I have done has the worst electrical setup ever. There will be one receptacle with 15 extension cords hooked up through power strips. The promoters guaranteed 20 amp circuits to everyone. The circuit breakers tripped more times than I could count.

If you can't run your equipment there is no way to make money.