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Vendors divided on adding Thursday hours; many want earlier setup options
Summary
Vendor survey results presented to the committee show mixed interest in adding a Thursday night operating window; vendors favored setup-time flexibility (early load‑in) over a long multi‑day schedule.
A vendor survey presented at the meeting showed mixed responses about adding a Thursday evening to the festival schedule. One vendor told the committee that an extended multi‑day commitment can be a burden for vendors who treat the festival as a side business: "Added Thursday evening is not necessarily worth it... it's a very quiet evening," a vendor representative said (Vendor / Participant, SEG 943–973).
Vendors and staff discussed alternatives such as allowing earlier setup on Thursday or Wednesday for larger double booths, and staggering pack-out times so vendors can begin loading up before the event fully closes. Staff also reported feedback that the extra hour (11 p.m. close) did not materially increase vendor sales but did affect vendor stamina and some vendors’ willingness to return.
