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October 31, 2023 – CRAFT SHOW SPECIAL

One of our biggest fundraisers, the Woodson Craft Show, is upon us. This is the 30th year of the show! We have many critical needs that still need to be met. We know that the season hasn’t even officially started and we are asking for a lot of participation – but these fundraising efforts, in particular, are what enable our team to be the successful program that we all enjoy being a part of! Please consider setting aside some of your time to help us make this long standing event a success.

1. URGENT REQUEST FOR HELP!
2. WHEN IS THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW?
3. WHO IS THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW FOR?
4. WHAT DO I GET OUT OF THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW?
5. OK. BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW?
6. ALRIGHT. YOU CONVINCED ME. WHAT DO YOU NEED ME TO DO?

1. URGENT REQUEST FOR HELP!

The Craft Show Sign Up Genius is long and maybe confusing to navigate – but that’s because we have SO MANY jobs that need to be filled to make this event run smoothly. Scroll all the way down to find the perfect opportunity for you. Here are our most critical needs:

  • Heavy Duty EXTENSION CORDS and POWER STRIPS
  • BAKED GOODS
  • SIGN HOLDERS and CONCESSION STAND workers during the show. (Only 2 hour shifts – not for the entire day)!
  • TAKE DOWN ASSISTANCE. Starts at 4:00PM until done. Many hands make light work here.

2. WHEN IS THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW?

Set up begins the night before the show, Friday, Nov 3. On that evening we need volunteers to help set-up and organize the many donated/loaned items that will be used the next day.

The show is on Saturday, November 4. Set-up continues at 6:30AM! Adults and athletes help our vendors get set up for when the doors open at 10:00AM. During the show, we need lots of volunteers to run things like the concession stand, greet, and hold signs at major intersections to draw in more shoppers. The show ends at 4:00PM, and then the tear down begins.

3. WHO IS THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW FOR?

Everyone, really! We currently have 102 vendors signed up. Many vendors LOVE this event more than any other craft show because of all the help that the athletes provide them in bringing their merchandise into the school to set up. The Craft Show is also for shoppers. It’s a great place to start (or finish, if you’re really on the ball) holiday shopping. There is, literally, something for everyone.

4. WHAT DO I GET OUT OF THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW?

Shifts of labor are for service credit. You MUST check in with Gail and sign in upon arrival to get credit. There will be a table set up for check in just inside Door #3, near the bake sale. Shifts for both athletes and adults are included.

You ALSO get the opportunity to benefit the team in a FUN way. These vendors are amazing artisans who are very skilled at what they do. It’s fun to engage with creative people and learn about them and their wares. Any money you spend benefits the team because it keeps these vendors coming back year after year.

5. OK. BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW?

This exceptional show features juried handmade arts and crafts from dozens of artisans around the region. Absolutely no buy-sell, resale or kits are allowed. So, all items offered for sale are handcrafted by the exhibitor. 

 It also brings thousands of shoppers to Woodson High School and benefits the Woodson Crew Team.

This show has THREE UNIQUE FEATURES:
— NO ADMISSION FEE for shoppers
— ELECTRICITY is included in the booth fee
— STUDENT ATHLETES are available to assist crafters with loading and unloading their supplies!

6. ALRIGHT. YOU CONVINCED ME. WHAT DO YOU NEED ME TO DO?

  • VOLUNTEER. Sign Up here!
  • SPREAD THE WORD! Let’s flood all our channels with this event to get as many shoppers as we can!
    • If you’re on Facebook, there’s an event you can join and then share with your friends: Woodson Craft Show Facebook Event. Or Share our most recent post.
    • If you’re on IG, share our most recent post on your stories.
    • If you’re (still) on Twitter/X: share our post!
    • Share the graphic below ANYWHERE – your local neighborhood Facebook group, your Next Door group, on your personal timelines.
  • SHOW UP AND SHOP!