Most people do not think about what goes into setting up a flea market or gun show type area. This is because most people simply show up to see what they can find. However, for anyone who is hosting a gun show, you know that it can take a lot to get everything right. Preparation for upcoming shows requires pre-cleaning, setting up, and then everything that comes after the show has ended.
Before the Show
When you show up at a venue, you never know what you will find. Perhaps the person who held a show there before you did not clean it properly before they left, or you are the first to host a show and there are other complications to deal with. Either way, you will want to get there well ahead of the show to make sure that everything can go off without a hitch. This also means that you will have to make sure there are enough tables, chairs, and other supplies for those who want to come and set up a booth, unless you want everyone to bring their own.
Getting Everything Ready
In most cases, it is not practical to set up days in advance. Therefore, the day of the event will be the busiest one for most people. Dirty tables will have to be cleaned before everything can be set up, you have to make sure that everyone knows where they are supposed to be, and then you have to wait on each booth to get set up. If you are in a hall or a covered area, you may even want to deep clean the floors to eliminate the mess that others may have left. Outdoor areas are easier, but there may still be deep cleaning to do the day of the show. The easiest way to handle the toughest grime on tables or chairs is to use Pressure Washer Power’s pressure washer foam cannon since it can wipe out even ground in dirt. Even if you do not need it before the show, chances are good, you will want it afterward since most people who bring their own tables will want to wipe them down before packing up.
Ending the Show on a Positive Note
If you are able to leave the show without leaving a mess behind or you are able to have vendors who are happy that they were a part of it; you will know that you have reached success. The chances of you being able to return to that area in the future are increased and the more you come back, the more customers you will have showing up to see what they can find. A first-year show may only pull a fraction of the crowd that a show will after multiple years. This is even true for vendors that may not show up the first time you are in the area, but may do so after you are established as a great show host. If you take the time to end everything at the show on a positive note, you will come out ahead the next time around. Isn’t a little effort now worth it?