Having Taea Made handmade pieces at the Minnesota State Fair
this year was definitely a highlight of my summer! When Lacey of
Piccadilly Prairie asked if I’d make some items for her booth at the Fair, I
was ecstatic. According to the MN State Fair website, over one million seven
hundred seventy-nine thousand visitors attended this year. With high attendance like this
every year, I couldn’t wait to have so many people see my products!
This summer I attended the MN State Fair for the first time,
and it did not disappoint! There was so much to see, do, and eat. I especially
enjoyed seeing the Piccadilly Prairie booth. Lacey did an amazing job of
putting her whole booth together. Everything included in it flowed really well,
and you could tell that she had spent a lot of time preparing her displays in
advance.
Here’s some insight from Lacey about her first year with
Piccadilly Prairie at the MN State Fair:
What did you most enjoy
about having a booth at the MN State Fair?
It was awesome to be a part of something
that's known & loved by everyone in the Midwest! It was amazing,
while working the booth, how many people came by that I knew...for such a
widely attended event, it has a real community feel.
How long did it take for you to prepare to have a booth at the Fair?
Well, surprisingly, I
only found out in mid-June that we would be at the Fair! And, I already
had a trip planned to Europe for the month of July... So, I had about 6
weeks over the summer to get ready! Fortunately, I had a number of fantastic
artists & makers -including you!- that contributed their lovely works, and
that really helped with the preparation.
What focus did you have when you were curating the items to include in your
booth?
I wanted to split the
offerings into half vintage and half handmade items, so there was something for
everyone. I also wanted a heavy focus on Minnesota and midwest-themed
items...so we had many handcrafted items with state shapes, as well as vintage
souvenir collectables.
What should people who've never been to the MN State Fair be sure to see on
their first visit?
My favorites are the
West End Market (where we are) and the International Bazaar. They have
the best shopping & really great food! I also love seeing a show at
the Grandstand...there's nothing like sitting under the stars and listening to
one of your favorite artists perform...
Do you have a favorite food on a stick from the Fair?
Of course! It's
the Buffalo Shrimp skewer at Cafe Caribe... And the not-on-a-stick
favorite? Minne-Apple-Pie (or Minne-Pumpkin-Pie), both delish!!
Do you have any unique experiences from the Fair to share?
This was my first year,
so the whole experience was an experience! I'm really looking forward to
next year, when I can build on what I've learned and take our booth to the next
level!!
Thanks, Lacey, for asking Taea Made
to be included in your booth at
the MN State Fair!
You can shop Piccadilly Prairie at:
5014 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Monday - Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Drop me a line at: taeamade@hotmail.com.
