Title: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: nchunter on February 16, 2007, 12:43:00 PM
Post by: nchunter on February 16, 2007, 12:43:00 PM
Those of you who were at Cloverdale last year: how many vendor tents were there?
I'm looking for a Trad Shoot with a lot of vendors. The only one I've ever been to was ATAR last year in Beckley, WV and I was really disappointed. The ad for it promised over a hundred vendors. I only counted 22.
I'm looking for a Trad Shoot with a lot of vendors. The only one I've ever been to was ATAR last year in Beckley, WV and I was really disappointed. The ad for it promised over a hundred vendors. I only counted 22.
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Marblesonac on February 16, 2007, 01:15:00 PM
Post by: Marblesonac on February 16, 2007, 01:15:00 PM
At least double that (22) at Cloverdale last year.
I have heard the biggest in the East or Midwest is Compton's, but I have not been. It's the week after Cloverdale in Michigan.
http://www.comptontraditional.com/read.cfm?id=4
Here is Cloverdales site:
http://cloverdalenationals.com/index.htm
I was going to pass on Cloverdale this year and just go to Compton's, but I just saw that Paul Brunner is the speaker for Saturday night at Cloverdale, so I just may have to go.
I have heard the biggest in the East or Midwest is Compton's, but I have not been. It's the week after Cloverdale in Michigan.
http://www.comptontraditional.com/read.cfm?id=4
Here is Cloverdales site:
http://cloverdalenationals.com/index.htm
I was going to pass on Cloverdale this year and just go to Compton's, but I just saw that Paul Brunner is the speaker for Saturday night at Cloverdale, so I just may have to go.
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: LBR on February 16, 2007, 02:53:00 PM
Post by: LBR on February 16, 2007, 02:53:00 PM
Think there's generally around 100 or more vendors at Cloverdale. Three big circus tents, the muzzleloader range, plus self set-ups all over. Great shoot for shopping.
Chad
Chad
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Dalebow on February 16, 2007, 06:10:00 PM
Post by: Dalebow on February 16, 2007, 06:10:00 PM
The vendor turnout sucked last year at Cloverdale, way way down, half the tents were empty, do yourself a favor if you want vendors go to Compton, we go to Cloverdale for the best course and usually a great speaker, but Compton has it all!!
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: dino on February 16, 2007, 07:04:00 PM
Post by: dino on February 16, 2007, 07:04:00 PM
I have to say that Compton has been growing every year. Cloverdale used to be larger, but I think that is a thing of the past. dino
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Shakes.602 on February 16, 2007, 07:13:00 PM
Post by: Shakes.602 on February 16, 2007, 07:13:00 PM
Cloverdale is One that I WILL NOT Miss THIS YEAR!! If I have to, buy a New TENT, which I will because the EX kept ALL the Camping Gear. hahaha Gotta get me some Rubber Boots Though from the Sounds of it. This Can and Will be Done As well!!!
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: John Nail on February 16, 2007, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: John Nail on February 16, 2007, 07:51:00 PM
I go to both. There are a lot of vendors at both, but I believe more at Compton's
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: NightHawk on February 16, 2007, 08:00:00 PM
Post by: NightHawk on February 16, 2007, 08:00:00 PM
I'm with John. I go to both shoots each one is unique even though they are back to back. The range at cloverdale is well setup and challenging. The vendors are usally plentiful and very helpfull.
The compton shoot is set in a place of beauty. The river is magnificent, vendors are also plentiful. The only downfall if comptons has one is the 3d range, but it's more than made up for with the fellowship and seminars
The compton shoot is set in a place of beauty. The river is magnificent, vendors are also plentiful. The only downfall if comptons has one is the 3d range, but it's more than made up for with the fellowship and seminars
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Goose on February 16, 2007, 08:15:00 PM
Post by: Goose on February 16, 2007, 08:15:00 PM
If you can go to both..great. If you can only go to one...go to Compton!
Goose
Goose
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Otto on February 16, 2007, 09:35:00 PM
Post by: Otto on February 16, 2007, 09:35:00 PM
Cloverdale rocks. It's a huge family gathering of a lot of guys I only get to see once a year. I'd love to make it to Comptons as well this year.
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: cedar on February 16, 2007, 09:59:00 PM
Post by: cedar on February 16, 2007, 09:59:00 PM
If you are looking for lots of vendors, go to Denton Hill. Supposed to be biggest trad shoot in the world.
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: cjones on February 17, 2007, 12:07:00 AM
Post by: cjones on February 17, 2007, 12:07:00 AM
I love going to cloverdale. There is a good number of vendors and i really go to see the Otto's. We don't live too far from each other but cloverdale is the only time he will grace us with his presence. !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Otto on February 17, 2007, 06:39:00 PM
Post by: Otto on February 17, 2007, 06:39:00 PM
Chad
The real deal is those are the only days of the year that my wife will let me out of the house!!!!
She's afraid I'll buy a new bow or somethin.
The real deal is those are the only days of the year that my wife will let me out of the house!!!!
She's afraid I'll buy a new bow or somethin.
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: NightHawk on February 17, 2007, 07:41:00 PM
Post by: NightHawk on February 17, 2007, 07:41:00 PM
Otto,
Ya mean like a green griffith or something another. i remember you saying something about asking forgivness is easier than asking permission??? or something like that :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Ya mean like a green griffith or something another. i remember you saying something about asking forgivness is easier than asking permission??? or something like that :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Otto on February 17, 2007, 10:57:00 PM
Post by: Otto on February 17, 2007, 10:57:00 PM
Joe
HAH!!!! Yeah, I remember saying that! I reckon I'll be askin forgiveness again this year!!!
HAH!!!! Yeah, I remember saying that! I reckon I'll be askin forgiveness again this year!!!
Title: Re: how many vendors at Cloverdale?
Post by: Wudstix on February 18, 2007, 04:27:00 PM
Post by: Wudstix on February 18, 2007, 04:27:00 PM
Hopefully, this year I'll make it to Cloverdale. Really like to meet Paul.