Craft fairs I love them but they leave a sadness in me, small entrepreneurs, trying to make a living in hard times selling the wonderful items they have created. looking you in the eye with a pleading look, please stop and buy.
I can't, it is not what I am looking for I'm sorry.
Craft fairs are a rarity where I live, maybe an attempt in the winter solstice, and that is about it.
sad face.
I know what you mean and it is really sad, but that's not the case everywhere. I'm trying to attend as many as I can as I'm a huge fan and trust me, people are buying. Obviously only they know it thy can make ends meet or not, or make some profit as well, but this type of art is not on its way of disappearing. Now they can sell online too, worldwide, which gives them an extra chance. If tourism is working well and there are foreign visitors, that is an extra chance for them.
I guess the more rural and touristic the better it is then, I must be honest when travelling I do try to support the local artisans if there is something that catches my eye.
At home i usually stick to homemade food stuffs.
I'm kind of the same, when traveling, usually buy something, but I attend so many fairs annually, that I have to think of my budget as well 😁
LOL LOL LOL !!!