Show Review of the Month Rogersville Heritage Days

July 2023, by Sunshine Artist Editor

October 14-16, 2022; Rogersville Heritage Days, Rogersville, TN. Contact: Rogersville Heritage Association, Melissa Nelson, 415 South Depot St., Rogersville, TN 37857; Phone: 423-272-1961; Email: director@rogersvilleheritage.org; Website: rogersvilleheritage.org; Space fee: $170; Space size: 10x10; 100% outdoors; Exhibitors: 120; Attendance estimate: 20,000. 

Compiled from FastAudit reports 

Rogersville Heritage Days includes a juried craft show, traditional music, storytellers, dancers, activities for children, demonstrations of pioneer skills, antique quilts, cars and farm equipment, and a food court. All the artists who reviewed 2022’s event would participate in the show again. 

“Great attendance. Great sales,” said a jewelry artist who reported $3,000 in sales. 

An artist whose mediums included fine art, fine craft, drawing, and metal made $500 at the show. “The number of visitors on Saturday was amazing ... so many that it looked like a river flowing past my booth! As a vendor that had a lot of individual things to look at, it meant that I did more in sales and in personal interactions on Sunday, once the traffic flow was a lot lighter. Both days were good, though,” the artist said. “I met my expectations and loved being a part of Heritage Days. There were good chances to connect with other vendors and buyers both, a friendly crowd, and a perfect number of hours per day, with eight on Saturday and six on Sunday. This was my first year to have a booth, and I’ll definitely be back!” 

An artist whose medium was other enjoyed talking to many different people. The sales total for this artist was $300. 

It was the second year of participation for an artist whose mediums were jewelry and fiber/textile/leather. “The coordinators have a huge job on their hands (I know, I’ve done event planning in the past), and all things considered, I think they do an excellent job,” said this artist who had $600 in sales. 

An artist whose medium was other said, “Heritage Days is a great small-town event with a cozy/artsy vibe. Social and fun! The board and director are very easy to communicate with and make the weekend as great as it can be for everyone — vendor or attendee. Looking forward to 2023.”