Craftsmen’s Classics Exhibitor Information

 

The Craftsmen’s Classic Art & Craft Festivals have been named more often than those of any other promoter to the “100 Best” list by the prestigious Sunshine Artist Magazine! Recipient of 243 Top 100 Awards as of September 2023.

 

The Craftsmen’s Classics were dreamed up by Clyde Gilmore, Jr. (“C.M.”) when his young son (Clyde Gilmore, III) participated in small craft fairs with his handmade jewelry. Seeing a need for indoor, large-scale events in which artists could have a comfortable and successful venue in which to sell their creations, the first Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic Art & Craft Festival was held in Greensboro, NC in 1974. When C.M. passed away unexpectedly in 1980, Clyde Gilmore, III took over the events, assuming he would simply finish out the season in an effort to give the exhibitors an opportunity to finish out their year with good sales. Having a serious knack for the job, and learning as he went, Gilmore Shows was able to expand and evolve into one of the most highly acclaimed event producers in the nation. The Greensboro Christmas Classic celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2023!

With a well-rounded marketing campaign, Gilmore Shows blitzes the area and advertises with a single goal: putting as many buying customers through the entrance and into your booth as possible. Utilizing cable and traditional television, streaming media, radio, local and regional newspapers, billboards, web ads, social media, direct mail and direct email, Gilmore Shows brings in customers by the thousands 

(2+ million patrons and counting!). The show’s success is always enhanced by your efforts too – Contact us for marketing materials to send to your customer list for each event! We are always looking for new images or videos of your beautiful work (or you at work!). Send high-resolution images or video to: CarlyGilmore@GilmoreShows.com to be added to the advertising files for future use!