Well, my shows just keep getting better and better.  The Foothills Fall Festival was absolutely the best show I have ever been to.  The weather was horrible on Friday because of rain and cool temperatures, but the customers came out with umbrellas and spent money.  Saturday was dry, but cold and windy, and they still came to spend money.  Sunday was sunny, windy, and cold, but once again, customers were there to buy.  I can’t help but wonder what it would have been if all three days were sunny and warm.   I sold out of many products, and was pleased that my new items were big sellers.  Overall, my wood bookmarks were the biggest hit.  They were flying out the booth by the handfuls.

One of the things that made this show work well was all the volunteers dedicated to supporting the artists.  The Chilhowee Baptist Association provided free hot coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks all day long throughout the weekend.  I have never been catered to at a show like this.  These volunteers did a wonderful job and made a cold and long show much more enjoyable.

It was great being back in Maryville for a few days.  I made a lot of new friends and socialized with many people about how things have changed since the 60s in downtown Maryville.

This was the center of the show where Broadway and Cusick Street intersect.  They had artists set up here at Artway West, and a block down Broadway at Artway East.  Up and down the street were antique cars and tractors.

This is Artway East where I was located along with some wonderful artists and craftsmen.

I could not resist taking a picture of the old Capitol theater.  Saturday afternoon matinees were very popular with my friends and I during the early 60s.  It only cost 25 cents, and  I watched many cowboy and old Abbott and Costello movies at the Capitol.  There are a lot of good memories in this building.