Rag1
Executive Chef
I was going over the list of comps within striking distance of me. Something that struck me as 'poor' was how they address competitors on the application forms and the lack of amenities offered.
For example;
*Two comps had a appl form that read like a prison rule sheet. No mention of welcome, or thanks for considering us. They were more concerned with us being packed up an out of there within 3 hours of the awards.
*Another comp had bucket water only.
*Someone else restricted the site size to where ALL vehicles had to be parked elsewhere. If they don't have the space, cancel. Don't charge $350 and not provide anything.
*An event in Md wanted $25 depo for cleanup.
*Harrisburg Pa Farm Show grounds are huge, and they charged full price for an undersized site. I would have had to buy 2 sites.
*Last year Belair Md wanted to charge a bunch of money for every 5 amps of power.
We are the draw for them to make money for their cause. And we PAY THEM to be the draw. Does the band pay to play there????
I picked only three events. Two of them I have attended before and was treaded very nicely, large sites and not nickle and dimed (Atlantic City and Dover Downs). A new contest in Green Lane, Pa. has offered good size sites, power, water and extended a nice welcome.
I am not kissing anyone's ass to compete and throw money in their pocket. That's over for me.
What are your experiences or thoughts............
For example;
*Two comps had a appl form that read like a prison rule sheet. No mention of welcome, or thanks for considering us. They were more concerned with us being packed up an out of there within 3 hours of the awards.
*Another comp had bucket water only.
*Someone else restricted the site size to where ALL vehicles had to be parked elsewhere. If they don't have the space, cancel. Don't charge $350 and not provide anything.
*An event in Md wanted $25 depo for cleanup.
*Harrisburg Pa Farm Show grounds are huge, and they charged full price for an undersized site. I would have had to buy 2 sites.
*Last year Belair Md wanted to charge a bunch of money for every 5 amps of power.
We are the draw for them to make money for their cause. And we PAY THEM to be the draw. Does the band pay to play there????
I picked only three events. Two of them I have attended before and was treaded very nicely, large sites and not nickle and dimed (Atlantic City and Dover Downs). A new contest in Green Lane, Pa. has offered good size sites, power, water and extended a nice welcome.
I am not kissing anyone's ass to compete and throw money in their pocket. That's over for me.
What are your experiences or thoughts............