24 hours to go....

Took today off to finalize the details - equipment deliveries are coming in, the inner campus booths will be marked off, volunteers will be cleaning the parking lot, administrative supplies will be set aside, and tonight I get to bed early.  The parking lot/check-in logistics have been refined, volunteers slotted, food vendors registered for inspection.  Now if I can just remember to eat.....

Super excited about this year, but it's a bittersweet feeling.  I've accomplished everything I wanted to do with this fair when I took it over in 2007.  It's time for the next parent to step up and continue the legacy of this great event.  Be kind, All, and take care of the next round of committee members.  Remember we're just ordinary parent volunteers, trying to do something extraordinary for our kids.

Peace, love and creativity!

Two weeks.....!!!

Ok, I'll keep it short.  At this moment, Friday, Sept. 16th, 9:30pm, only three spaces remain.  The new wooden sign goes up this weekend.  The food vendors are booked in.  We'll have student sponsored booths.  Just the volunteers remain to be rounded up and task logistics revisited.  A deposit of checks tomorrow, then we hold our breath that everything goes off without a hitch.  Weather looks like it may hold to a balmy 90°.

I'm going to miss running this gig. 

Stress Headache

Wow.  Only Day 3 of this school year and I'm spinning.  So much to do - emails, announcements, parent meetings, paperwork, pre-season tourney, . . .  What housekeeping?!

Only 18 spaces left, a waiting list for jewelry vendors, a deposit this Friday, and the cut-off for applications is Sept. 13!  By the way, don't let anyone tell you the inner campus isn't as good as the parking lot for a booth because we're ramping up efforts to share the wealth, literally.  Still working out the details, but we're developing a "treasure hunt" of sorts.  Find the five hidden stampers and get five free raffle tickets.  (Hint: three will be within the inner campus.)

And the food...!!  We now have JR's Texas BBQ (not that "West" guy), J Dogs, Kett's Kettlekorn, Lumpia Shack, Randy Peters Catering, and hopefully Florez Bar & Grill.  The last two will be serving breakfast options - YAY!  Well, when you're there at 4:30am you get a little hungry by 8.  ; )

Please remember to tell as many friends and family members as you can about this event.  Can't wait to see you all!
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54 days to go...

Seven weeks to go and so much left to do!  Where do the summer's go? 

With only 25 booth spaces left, and all the advertising Mrs. M. has been doing, this is promising to be a phenomenal year.  I have no idea where all these people are going to park, but I'm sure we'll get through it.  : )

School starts on Aug. 22nd, and I'm looking forward to seeing all the kids bustling about again.  They help make this event so much more enjoyable with their energy and generous spirit.

The next PTSA meeting is the 23rd and we'll have all our service contracts signed and paid for that night.  A new large wooden street sign is in the works (keep an eye out in September if you drive by).  I might, finally finish the Information Booth banner!  Just some minor details to touch up.  Sub-committees are in the works for the parking lot and raffle responsibilities, so I'll just need a volunteer coordinator when school starts.  All in all, coming together nicely.

Summer's Cruisin' and 75 to go!!!

We're at 80% capacity and growing!  Thank you to everyone who has applied so far and to those whose applications keep trickling in. 

A couple of reminders: July 22nd and August 26th are the next two deposit dates to lock in a booth quickly.  The last two application deadlines are August 13th for food vendors and September 16th for crafters - no grace periods given.

At this moment Section A is now full; B, C, D and G each have one to three spaces left; and, E and F are open for some lovin'.

Again, the jewelry cap has been met.  To be put on the waiting list, please still submit an application so that you are ready to take a cancellation the moment one should arise.

Enjoy this incredible weather we're having and we'll see you very soon!